Massey College is committed to cultivating civility and leadership for the public good around contemporary issues of concern.
As a Resident Junior Fellow, you’ll have the opportunity to live in a stunning heritage building nestled in the heart of the St. George campus.
Massey College offers a ready-made community where residents form lifelong friendships and broaden their perspectives through interdisciplinary exchanges with graduate students from a variety of faculties within the School of Graduate Studies, as well as professional programs like Law and Medicine.
Massey College is also committed to easing the financial burden of living in Toronto as a graduate student. To support this, we offer generous bursaries, with each resident receiving $5,000 to help offset their fees.
By joining the Massey College community, you’ll agree to the Resident Agreement and adhere to our Code of Conduct.
What is life like for resident Junior Fellows at Massey College? Take a look here:
Massey College offers abundant opportunities for professional growth and networking, but it is equally a community rooted in friendship, camaraderie, and a spirit of convivial living. In addition to the diverse programming provided by the College, the Junior Fellowship organizes a variety of events, from board game nights and trivia to cultural celebrations like the Lunar New Year Dinner and the annual Holi festival. Student Life at Massey caters to a wide range of interests, with casual drop-in events like Halloween parties and Super Bowl viewing gatherings among the many social occasions that define the vibrant College experience.
Looking to get involved in a committee or club? We’ve got plenty of opportunities for you.
Make an impact by designing a speaker series with the Equity and Inclusivity Secretariat, organizing a conference on the Environment & Sustainability Committee, or planning a group bike ride through the Health & Wellness Committee.
You can also lead social events with the Special Events Committee or Winter Ball Committee, or gain financial experience by serving on the Lionel Massey Fund or Quarter Century Fund committees.
You might find yourself discussing a book with its author at our book club or sharing lunch with superior court judges at a Law Society event.
The opportunities to engage and enrich your experience at Massey College are truly endless!
Dining at Massey College is an extraordinary experience. Whether you’re enjoying a casual breakfast with friends or attending one of our distinguished High Table Dinners in formal black robes, you’ll always be welcomed by warmth, engaging conversations, and exceptional food.
Meal plans are mandatory and included in the resident fee. Our kitchen offers vegetarian, halal, and vegan options, and is generally capable of accommodating other dietary needs.
At Massey College, meals are freshly prepared from scratch with a focus on health and quality. View this week’s offerings here: Ondaatje Hall Weekly Menu – Massey College
Massey College offers an array of exceptional facilities and amenities designed to enhance both your academic and social experience.
Residents have access to well-equipped laundry facilities (pay per use) and a shared kitchen for preparing snacks.
The beautiful, gated Quad provides a serene space to relax, while the Porter’s Lodge ensures a secure and welcoming environment. Our esteemed study spaces, including the upper and lower libraries, offer a quiet, focused atmosphere for scholarly pursuits.
For recreation, the student lounge features comfortable couches perfect for movie nights, video game tournaments, or enjoying a game of billiards or foosball. In the winter months, the common room boasts a roaring fire, creating a cozy place to gather with friends.
Additionally, our music room offers a creative outlet, while the renowned Massey Printing Press and rare book library, along with the stunning Chapel Royal, add a touch of history and tradition to the vibrant community atmosphere.
Each resident at Massey College is provided with a fully furnished room, including a single bed, desk and chair, lamp, garbage can, recycling bin, wardrobe, and mirror. High-speed cable internet and a smoke detector are also included for your comfort and safety.
The rooms are thoughtfully designed with two sections: a private bedroom and a separate living area, offering space for both rest and relaxation. Washrooms are shared by no more than three Junior Fellows and are gender inclusive, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.
As a Resident Junior Fellow at Massey College, your home is a hub of entertainment, personal growth, friendship, and networking.
Whether you’re attending, organizing, moderating, or contributing in other ways, there’s a wide range of opportunities to engage—from language classes and music salons to Massey Venture Society dinners and Global Justice conferences.
There’s truly something for everyone, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can create it! Explore our events calendar to discover our diverse programming: Calendar – Massey College and learn more about the work we do: Our Work – Massey College
For Residents: Fees during the residency period include charges for accommodation, internet and three meals daily in each of the two academic terms including High Table Dinners, participation in the Junior Fellowship programs and events, access to the Massey College facilities, and access to bursaries and scholarships. There are no meal services on Sundays, statutory and civic holidays, nor during the two-week winter break closure
Residence Fees 2024
Payment Method | Total Fees |
|---|---|
Prepayment Option: | $18, 386 |
Instalment Option: | $ 18, 720 |
Monthly Payment Option: | $19,062 |
Please note that Massey College has significant bursaries to offset residence fees. Junior Fellow Residents will receive $5000 each in bursary funding.
Massey College has many diverse bursaries, ranging from a $350 food bursaries to a $21,875 Climate Change bursary. Please view a full list of our bursaries here: Junior Fellows Bursaries – Massey College
At Massey College, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all members of the Junior Fellowship. Some accommodations include first-floor resident rooms, walk-in showers, ramps, and an elevator for easy access to common areas. These accommodations can support most mobility concerns.
Some residents are accompanied by therapy or service animals, and we offer remote viewing options and closed captioning for many events upon request.
We address accessibility concerns on an individual basis, working closely with community members to develop tailored solutions that make both the building and programming as inclusive as possible. Accessibility is a priority at Massey College, and we are continuously improving our capacity to meet the needs of our diverse community.
The application period exclusively for incoming graduate & professional students at the University of Toronto, who wish to be Resident Junior Fellows at Massey College is open from March 1 to April 30 2025. Learn about the application process here: Junior Fellows Applications – Massey College
The Meeting of the Minds mentorship program has been a pivotal part of my experience at Massey College. I have been fortunate to connect with mentors whose expertise aligns closely with my academic and professional interests in areas such as global health and public policy. Through one-on-one conversations and meetings, I have gained invaluable insights from these leaders, who have generously shared their professional journeys and introduced me to new perspectives. My mentors have also facilitated connections with others in their field, broadening my network and enriching my understanding of potential career pathways.
Setayesh Yazdani
Since commencing my Junior Fellowship at Massey College this fall, I have experienced the power of community and the strength in diversity. At Massey, each meeting, be it high tables, talk series, MGR and other symposia, Meeting of the Mind mentorship program or dinner, offers an opportunity to create ideas that have meaningful impact on society. I get to learn, leverage and share in the diverse knowledge of various disciplines with my peers, while being inspired by the vast experience and humility of the Senior Fellows and visiting scholars that make up our community. Junior Fellows at Massey College also get to apply to a wide range of financial awards, and as a recipient of the prestigious Climate Change Bursary, I am grateful and inspired to continue my work as an aspiring bioengineering researcher while adding value to the Massey College and University of Toronto community.
Olanrewaju Adetunji
I cannot express how grateful I am to continue to meet and interact with such a warm and breathtakingly collaborative, multidisciplinary community. I find constant pleasure in the range of Massey’s events, such as the more informal movie nights, Coffee House, and Super Bowl party, to the more formal Holiday Gaudy and Massey Barbeque. It was always an utter delight to see my own cultural heritage represented at Massey, but it has been an honor to be able to participate in the making of these events, such as through Massey Choir, the Book Club Committee, and the Junior Fellows Lecture Series. Massey affords us a safe and generative space to question, grow, and deepen our knowledge as one. Massey is academically-minded, but also an incredibly meaningful social and community that has not only enriched my time at the University of Toronto, but has shaped my life better than I could have imagined.
Marissa Herzig
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I applied to be a Massey Junior Fellow to explores idea outside of the silo of engineering that I had been a part of for over 7 years. As a Resident Junior Fellow, every day, I get more assured that it was the best decision I've ever made. The diversity of ideas and opportunities has made this experience rich and memorable. My favorite part of Massey is that the community has a way of pushing you just outside your comfort zone without overwhelming you. Within a few months of being a fellow, I started singing in the Massey Choir, performed a piano piece, and recorded my first podcast episode (JCR Podcast) - things I could not even fathom doing two months prior! This was only possible with the love and support of the junior and senior fellows. From playing board games to discussing ideas to augment my Ph.D. thesis, I am incredibly grateful for being welcomed to the Massey community as a Junior Fellow.
Brohath Amrithraj PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering