Redeemer University College

Mail Address: Office of the Principal
Queen's University
74 University Avenue
206 Richardson Hall
Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6
Canada
Telephone: (613)533-2200 (general inquiries)
(613)533-2201 (appointments with the Principal)
Facsimile: (613) 533-6838
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

www.redeemer.on.ca

Welcome to Ryerson University

The Ryerson difference is you. We are looking for students whose ideas and strengths will have an impact on the community, and the world around us. Our teaching, programs and services are focused on your results. We offer you connections with great faculty, programs that are different and interesting, a relevant curriculum, opportunities for work experience, increasing opportunities for research and graduate studies – all right downtown in the city where great things happen. Our mission is to support you in your goals, and make your aspirations reality. Picture yourself taking the first step to a meaningful and personally fulfilling career – at the university where your future is our business.

~Sheldon Levy

Provost & Vice President Academic

Academic Mission

The special mission of Ryerson University is the advancement of applied knowledge and research to address societal need, and the provision of programs of study that provide a balance between theory and application and that prepare students for careers in professional and quasi-professional fields.

As a leading centre for applied education, Ryerson is recognized for the excellence of its teaching, the relevance of its curriculum, the success of its students in achieving their academic and career objectives, the quality of its scholarship, research, and creative activity and its commitment to accessibility, lifelong learning, and involvement in the broader community.

Academic and student services

Aboriginal Student Services, Access Centre for Disabled Students, bookstore, Career Centre and Resource Library, Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Health Centre and Health Promotion, international student services, Learning Success Centre, Leadership Development Program, Mathematics and Writing Centre, mentoring program, ombudsperson, sports and recreation, student financial assistance, student housing.

First-year student programs

Chart Your Course is a full year orientation program offered to all first year students, providing a series of workshops in three segments: 1) pre-orientation: July and August; 2) orientation: last week of August, 3) fall and winter term program that ends in April. Students enhance their skills in academic areas and personal development. The Chart Your Course passport acts as a working document and students earn a stamp for every workshop they attend. Upon completing the program, students receive a certificate and qualify for the Leadership Development Program.

Housing

On-campus: Ryerson houses 840 students in three residences; the majority are single rooms. Priority for admission to residence is given to first-year students coming directly from high school, whose permanent address is the furthest distance from Toronto. Annual costs: room, $3,360 - $6,464. Meal plan is $1,775 - $2,795.

Off-campus: Ryerson operates an off-campus housing registry which lists available accommodation as well as tips for renting. Price range: bachelor and one bedroom, $750+; two bedroom, $1,200+; room in home, $650+.

Information technology

Each student is given a computer account which includes access to the computer labs and an e-mail address. All rooms in residence are wired for Internet access. Students living off-campus have free remote access to the university network.

Ms. Marsha McEachrane, Manager
Office of International Affairs
Telephone: (416) 979-5026
Fax: (416) 979-5352
E-mail: mmceachr@ryerson.ca