Room assignment is based on two factors whether a student comes from high school and the distance from the university. Vacancy rates are starting to decline in the area, so availability will begin to tighten up over the next several years. Each student is given a computer account which includes access to the computer labs and an e-mail address. Ryerson has more than 1,300 microcomputers, UNIX workstations and graphic terminals across campus. All rooms in residence are wired for Internet access.
Students living off-campus have remote access to university network for free.
Given the applied nature of Ryerson programs, many awards recognize not only academic achievements, but also accomplishments in areas such as field placements, performance, design, and production work. Emergency loans are also available to eligible students.