以下是多伦多大学中国大学生联合会(CUAUT Executive Team)总结的一些开学前期需要注意的东西，希望对新来的同学有所帮助：
1、住学校住宿的同学带齐生活必需品
§ bed linens (pillows, sheets, blankets, comforter, etc.)
§ toiletries (including towels, washcloths, shower shoes, etc.)
§ clothes hangers, thumb tacks (for bulletin boards), posters, sticky tack (no nails or screws please)
§ computer (see ResNet section for internet connection information)
§ alarm clock (strong enough to take abuse!)
§ radio/stereo (no sub-woofers, please!)
§ mugs and dishes for late night study breaks
§ laundry supplies
2、各种到校的交通工具
If you are arriving by plane at Pearson International Airport, you have several options：
§ Taxi：Located immediately outside any of the airport terminals on the Arrivals Level. The trip downtown could take from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic. The cost will be from $45 to $55 (ask for a flat rate).(如果飞机上遇到同学，建议一起打车)
§ Airport Express Hotel Shuttle Bus：The bus travels from the airport to several hotel locations downtown. From there you can transfer to either a taxi or take Public Transit (TTC). Kiosks are located outside any of the airport terminals on the Arrivals Level. The trip will take a minimum of 50 minutes.
§ Public Transportation (TTC)：Take the 192 Airport Rocket to Kipling Station. It runs every 20 minutes and departs from Terminal 3, Arrival Level and Terminal 1 Ground Level. The cost is $2.75 CDN. From Kipling Station, take the eastbound train; You could get off from Spadina Station to Bay St. depends on where you are going.
Arriving By Bus or Train
§ Bus：Buses(Greyhound etc.) arrive at the downtown Toronto Bus Terminal at Bay Street and Dundas Street. You can board the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) Dundas St. streetcar on the north side of Dundas Street. Fare is $2.75. Obtain a transfer from the streetcar driver when you pay for your fare so you can transfer to another streetcar at no additional cost. (下车的时候，记得提前拉铃 for stop request).
§ Train：Trains arrive at Union Station. 换乘地铁-Yellow Line to Downsview. You could get off at "University", where is on the south side of the campus, or "St. George"for north side.
3、平常必需品
信用卡：可以到Chinatown附近的各大银行办理学生所用的当地信用卡，额度一般是500$。
手机：可到Eaton Center附近的各大销售商进行办理，推荐Fido，Rogers，可以选择各种适合自己的contract，办理时一般需要有photo ID的证件，如护照，学生证(在UT Robertz Library办)等，那时有信用卡的话，可以办理每月自动付款业务，就省得每月寄账单了。
Token：可在各大地铁站和学校宿舍购买，2.5$/each.
Metropass：可在多大的Student Union购买，99$/each.
附近购物：Eaton Center for shopping, Chinatown or Metro (which is on Bloor Street) for grocery.
医院：学校的clinic在学校的西南角，College&Spadina.
CUAUT Executive Team.