U.C. maintains a balance of students in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Commerce. The students here welcome diversity and pride themselves on high academic standards and social activism as well as being members of a strong community. University College residences house 445 students and 14 Dons in 2 fully coed buildings, Sir Daniel Wilson Residence and Whitney Hall. The Dons are graduate and senior students who help you feel at home by offering information, advice, a listening ear and even the occasional shoulder to lean on. The main dining hall is in Sir Dan's.
Wood panelling is throughout the building.
Whitney Hall is divided into 4 houses with approximately 60 residents. The rooms in residence are furnished with a bed, dresser, book shelf, reading lamp, desk, etc. Each room has a jack for a private telephone or modem and cable television ability. There are also music practice rooms and pool tables in each residence. The residences offer excellent social, educational and athletic activities for students.