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During the Second World War, Howard Hillen Kerr, the director of the Training and Re-Establishment Institute, along with other members of the Toronto Board of Education, saw a need for specialized institutes to provide educational and vocational training for specific jobs for returning veterans.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=41–42}} After a trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1943, Kerr envisioned a similar institute in Canada spanning "the gap" between secondary education and universities.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} Kerr's effort led to the Vocational Education Act and the creation of vocational schools and technological institutes in Ontario.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} Although several institutes had been planned during the war, their establishment was delayed by the advent of the Cold War and the potential need to remobilize.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=43}} However, with the prospect of another war diminished greatly by 1948, the decision was made to open the Ryerson Institute of Technology, with class calendars hastily issued in August 1948.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=43}}

The school was named after Egerton Ryerson, who established the Toronto Normal School in 1847 on the future site of the Ryerson Institute of Technology.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} He also helped develop education in Canada West as the region's chief superintendent of education, creating a model for publicly funding the training of teachers and working on Canada West's Education Act, 1846.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} The site of the normal school eventually developed into several buildings used by the province's Department of Education and what became the Ontario Agricultural College, Royal Ontario Museum, OCAD University, and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Later, the grounds were used by the Royal Canadian Air Force as a training centre during the Second World War.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}}

The Ryerson Institute of Technology was officially opened on September 16, 1948,{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ryerson-university|title=Ryerson University|encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia|publisher=Historica Canada|date=March 4, 2015|access-date=October 6, 2020|first=Beaton A.|last=Belinda|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008204744/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ryerson-university|url-status=live}} with approximately 250 students enrolled.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/about/history/|title=History|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=October 6, 2020|website=ryerson.ca|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420003453/https://www.ryerson.ca/about/history/|url-status=live}} Kerr served as the institution's first principal{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} until 1966, when he became the head of the Council of Regents for Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=42}} The initial aim for the institute to serve as a career training and vocational school was reflected by its early enrolment, with the majority of its early students being enrolled in continuing education part-time night school programs, as opposed to a full-year academic stream.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=43}} Initially the institute only offered two-year career training and vocational programs; its program catalogue was later expanded to include three-year diplomas by the early 1950s. Kerr mandated that English, physical education, and history be mandated in the school's curriculum in 1952.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=43}}

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Initially, plans were made to house the institute entirely within the Toronto Normal School building but the rapid growth of the student population made such plans impossible. Therefore, work on the first building built specifically for the institute began in 1958; Kerr Hall was completed in 1963.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=45}} Several buildings had to be razed, including temporary barracks used during the Second World War{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=44}} and the Toronto Normal School (though its portico façade was kept).{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=49}} A number of other buildings were later built surrounding the courtyard.{{sfn|McTeague|2010|p=49}}

The Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Act was passed by the provincial Parliament in 1963 to reorganize the institution.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/governors/documents/governance/Ryerson_University_Act_1977_amended.pdf|title=Ryerson University Act, 1977|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 18, 2021|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208075825/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/governors/documents/governance/Ryerson_University_Act_1977_amended.pdf|url-status=live}} The institution was provided with its own board of governors and renamed Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1964.{{cite web|url=https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/archives/ryerson-history/brief-history/|title=A Brief History of Ryerson University|website=library.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=October 6, 2020|date=June 2007|last=Doucet|first=Claude W.|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928175020/https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/archives/ryerson-history/brief-history/|url-status=dead}} The nursing programs of three hospitals were transferred to the institution, the first one to be offered in a post-secondary institution in Canada.{{notetag|Prior to 1964, training for nurses in Canada typically occurred in a hospital setting.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/nursing/about/|title=About the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing|year=2020|access-date=October 6, 2020|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010134236/https://www.ryerson.ca/nursing/about/|url-status=live}}}} In 1971, the institute received limited degree-granting authority: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Bachelor of Technology,{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/governors/resources/6.1_A_Brief_History_of_Ryerson_Final.pdf|title=A Brief History of Ryerson|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=July 27, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607150425/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/governors/resources/6.1_A_Brief_History_of_Ryerson_Final.pdf|url-status=live}} then Bachelor of Business Administration in 1977.

In 1993, the institute became a full polytechnic university and renamed Ryerson Polytechnic University, expanding the mandate of the institution to include scholarly research.{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Canadian Social Work|last=Turner|first=Francis J.|year=2009|isbn=9781554588077|publisher=Wilfrid Laurier University Press|page=329}} The school of graduate studies was formally established in 1997. In June 2002, the institution shortened its name to Ryerson University to reflect its new scope. The beginning of the 21st century saw another construction boom on its campus.

After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its report in May 2015, the university acted on several recommendations made out to post-secondary institutions in the report.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/programs-reports/truth-reconciliation-ryerson/|title=Truth and Reconciliation at Ryerson|access-date=July 7, 2020|website=ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=September 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919212506/https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/programs-reports/truth-reconciliation-ryerson/|url-status=live}} As a result of Egerton Ryerson's association with the establishment of the Canadian Indian residential school system, the institution faced calls to reevaluate the namesake of the university in 2017.{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Sophia|date=April 25, 2017|title=Ryerson's racist history still riles students|work=NOW Magazine|url=https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/education/ryerson-s-racist-history-still-riles-students/|access-date=July 7, 2020|archive-date=July 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707185107/https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/education/ryerson-s-racist-history-still-riles-students/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=Egerton Ryerson doesn't deserve an anti-Indigenous label|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/egerton-ryerson-doesnt-deserve-an-anti-indigenous-label/article35558895/|access-date=July 7, 2020|date=July 5, 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|publisher=The Woodbridge Company|last=Smith|first=Donald|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183513/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/egerton-ryerson-doesnt-deserve-an-anti-indigenous-label/article35558895/|url-status=live}} A consultation process to formulate the institution's response to the report was launched in 2018, led by faculty member Denise O'Neil Green. Green was later appointed the university's first vice-president for equity and community inclusion; the first vice-president position with this mandate in a Canadian post-secondary institution.{{Cite web|title=Denise O'Neil Green appointed university's first vice-president, equity and community inclusion|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2017/04/denise-oneil-green-appointed-university-first-vice-president-equity-and-community-inclusion/|access-date=July 7, 2020|website=ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|language=en|last=Lachemi|first=Mohamed|date=April 27, 2017|archive-date=July 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708033434/https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2017/04/denise-oneil-green-appointed-university-first-vice-president-equity-and-community-inclusion/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Denise O'Neil Green|url=https://www.conferenceboard.ca/(X(1)S(gavppuqrnd21du5ls4qyajhx))/conf/canadian-immigration-summit-2019/conferencespeakers/denise-o%27neil-green?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1|access-date=July 14, 2020|website=conferenceboard.ca|publisher=The Conference Board of Canada|archive-date=July 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713023303/https://www.conferenceboard.ca/%28X%281%29S%28gavppuqrnd21du5ls4qyajhx%29%29/conf/canadian-immigration-summit-2019/conferencespeakers/denise-o%27neil-green?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1|url-status=live}} In 2018, a plaque that describes Egerton Ryerson's role in the residential school system was placed next to the statue of him.

Pressure to rename the university grew after the finding of 215 (later revised to 200) possible unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in May 2021. Shortly after its discovery, staff and students of the university's Yellowhead Institute announced they would cease using the Ryerson name in favour of "X University" to advocate for a name change.{{cite web|url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/06/01/students-professors-at-ryerson-using-x-university-as-they-demand-name-change/|title=Students, professors at Ryerson using 'X University'|last=Burman|first=Dilshad|website=citynews.ca|publisher=Rogers Digital Media|date=June 1, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607125033/https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/06/01/students-professors-at-ryerson-using-x-university-as-they-demand-name-change/|url-status=live}} In June 2021, the statue of Egerton Ryerson was toppled by activists and its severed head was thrown into Toronto Harbour.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/06/06/statue-of-egerton-ryerson-toppled-at-university-after-rally-for-residential-school-victims.html|title=Protesters behead toppled statue of Egerton Ryerson following rally honouring residential school victims|date=June 6, 2021|access-date=June 9, 2021|last=Saba|first=Rosa|publisher=Torstar Corporation|website=thestar.com|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607160119/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/06/06/statue-of-egerton-ryerson-toppled-at-university-after-rally-for-residential-school-victims.html|url-status=live}} The university stated that the statue will not be restored or replaced.{{Cite web|title=A message from President Lachemi on the removal of the Egerton Ryerson statue|last=Lachemi|first=Mohamed|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2021/06/a-message-from-president-lachemi-on-the-removal-of-the-egerton-ryerson-statue/|date=June 6, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|website=ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|language=en|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607060218/https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2021/06/a-message-from-president-lachemi-on-the-removal-of-the-egerton-ryerson-statue/|url-status=live}} In August 2021, the university announced that it would accept the 22 recommendations of an internal task force, including the renaming of the university.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-26|title=Ryerson University announces it will be renamed|url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ryerson-university-announces-it-will-be-renamed-1.5562681|access-date=2021-08-26|website=CTV News Toronto|language=en|archive-date=August 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826201316/https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ryerson-university-announces-it-will-be-renamed-1.5562681|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ryerson-university-decides-to-change-name-amid-reckoning-on-indigenous/|title=Ryerson University decides to change name amid reckoning on Indigenous residential schools|last=Friesen|first=Joe|publisher=The Globe and Mail|website=www.theglobeandmail.com|date=August 26, 2021|access-date=August 28, 2021|archive-date=August 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828010537/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ryerson-university-decides-to-change-name-amid-reckoning-on-indigenous/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=The Next Chapter|website=www.ryerson.ca|date=2022|access-date=23 January 2022|publisher=Ryerson University|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/next-chapter/|archive-date=January 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122042539/https://www.ryerson.ca/next-chapter/|url-status=live}} On April 26, 2022, the university announced its renaming to Toronto Metropolitan University.{{Cite web |last=Bowden |first=Olivia |date=April 26, 2022 |title=Ryerson to be renamed Toronto Metropolitan University |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/04/26/ryerson-to-be-renamed-toronto-metropolitan-university.html |access-date=April 26, 2022 |website=Toronto Star |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003103537/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-long-battle-is-finally-over-ryerson-to-be-renamed-toronto-metropolitan-university/article_3aebafac-d5c9-5e63-b44f-8132abc47208.html |url-status=live }} The name change was formalized in December 2022 through an amendment to the institution's governing legislation.{{cite web|url=https://theeyeopener.com/2022/12/ryerson-university-legally-becomes-tmu/|title=Ryerson University legally becomes Toronto Metropolitan University|access-date=3 December 2022|date=2 December 2022|website=theeyeopener.com|publisher=The Eyeopener|archive-date=December 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203215108/https://theeyeopener.com/2022/12/ryerson-university-legally-becomes-tmu/|url-status=live}}

On April 15, 2025, a motorist intentionally struck 4 pedestrians on the university's walkway, adjacent to Gould Street, leaving one with serious injuries.{{cite web | url=https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/04/16/police-identify-suspect-give-new-details-about-vehicle-he-allegedly-drove-following-targeted-tmu-campus-hit-and-run/ | title=Police identify suspect, give new details about vehicle he allegedly drove following 'targeted' TMU campus hit-and-run }}

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The university's central campus primarily lies within the Garden District of downtown Toronto. The campus is "interwoven" with the rest of the downtown core, with few entrance markers delineating the campus from the rest of the city.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=46}} Most of the campus is designated as a mixed-use institutional area, although portions of the campus are situated in areas zoned for commercial and residential use.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=28–29}} In addition to zoning by-laws, the height of the university's buildings is also limited by ordinances that protect the flight paths of air medical services to St. Michael's Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=29}}

Gerrard Street to the north, Jarvis Street to the east, Dundas Street East to the south, and Yonge Street to the west, serve as the perimeter for the campus core;{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=148}} although the university also operates facilities beyond the core campus.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=38–39}} Kerr Hall serves as the "campus heart," while Gould Street to the south of Kerr Hall serves as the university's main east–west corridor, connecting it with the other areas of the campus.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=38–39}}

Most of the streets and laneways throughout Toronto Metropolitan University's campus are considered a part of the public realm.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=43}} These include connector streets open to vehicular traffic and pedestrian-only streets.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=148–149}} Victoria Street south of Gerrard Street is designated as a pedestrian-only zone, having been closed to vehicular traffic since 1978.{{Cite news |url=http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25007.pdf |title=Land Exchange with Ryerson University for City Land |last=Bowes |first=Bruce |date=October 21, 2009 |work=City of Toronto Staff Report |access-date=February 24, 2021 |publisher=City of Toronto |archive-date=November 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124013435/https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-25007.pdf |url-status=live }} In 2010, a one-year pilot program was approved by the municipal government that limited Gould Street to pedestrian traffic only, an initiative that was later extended by six months.{{Cite news|url=http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-43260.pdf|title=Permanent Closure to Vehicular Traffic of a Portion of Willcocks Street between St. George Street and Huron Street, and Portions of Gould Street and Victoria Street|last=Koropeski|first=Andrew|date=December 12, 2011|access-date=August 9, 2016|work=City of Toronto Legal Notice|archive-date=August 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829051244/http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-43260.pdf|url-status=live}} In February 2012, the city moved to permanently close Gould Street to car traffic, from O'Keefe Lane to Bond Street.{{Cite web|url=http://spacing.ca/toronto/2012/03/29/ryerson-celebrates-permanent-pedestrian-zone-on-gould-street/|title=Ryerson celebrates permanent pedestrian zone on Gould Street|publisher=Spacing|website=spacing.ca|date=March 29, 2012|language=en-US|access-date=August 9, 2016|archive-date=June 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610204632/http://spacing.ca/toronto/2012/03/29/ryerson-celebrates-permanent-pedestrian-zone-on-gould-street/|url-status=live}} The closed pedestrian-only portions of Gould Street is designated as Toronto Metropolitan University Square, and includes an outdoor skating rink in the winter.{{cite web|url=https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/240/index.html|title=Toronto Metropolitan University Square|year=2024|access-date=January 31, 2024|publisher=City of Toronto|website=www.toronto.ca|archive-date=January 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131222011/https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/240/index.html|url-status=live}}

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Most of the parks, plazas, and green spaces on the university's campus are owned by the university, although access to these spaces is also open to the public.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=43}} These spaces include Devonian Square, and Kerr Hall's quadrangle.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/life/2013/07/05/ryerson_university_making_its_mark_in_downtown.html|title=Ryerson University making its mark in downtown|last=Micallef|first=Shawn|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=February 2, 2021|work=Toronto Star|publisher=Torstar Corporation|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202070655/https://www.thestar.com/life/2013/07/05/ryerson_university_making_its_mark_in_downtown.html|url-status=live}} Devonian Square was designed by Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, and was partly funded by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations of Calgary—who also lent the park its name. The space features a reflecting pool, and large Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rocks that are approximately two billion years old from the Canadian Shield.{{Cite book|title=Creating Memory: A Guide to Outdoor Public Sculpture in Toronto|last=Warkentin|first=John|publisher=Becker Associates|year=2010|isbn=978-0919387607|pages=168–169}} In addition to green spaces, a green roof and urban farm, initially known as the Andrew and Valerie Pringle Environmental Green Roof, was built atop George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre in 2003.{{cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/education/university/green-acres-are-flourishing-on-campus-rooftops-across-the-country/|title=Green acres are flourishing on campus rooftops across the country|last=Delap|first=Leanne|date=November 28, 2016|access-date=February 27, 2021|work=Maclean's|publisher=Rogers Digital Media|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212171512/https://www.macleans.ca/education/university/green-acres-are-flourishing-on-campus-rooftops-across-the-country/|url-status=live}} The urban farm operates on a five-year crop rotation, and contains 30 different crops and hundreds of cultivars.

Several undeveloped properties also exist on the campus, with the university having acquired two parking lots from Infrastructure Ontario in 2013 for $32 million; a {{convert|5400|m2|sqft|adj=mid|-lot}} at 202 Dundas Street East and a {{convert|750|m2|sqft|adj=mid|-lot}} at 136 Dundas Street East.{{Cite news|url=https://theeyeopener.com/2013/02/ryerson-scores-government-real-estate/|title=Ryerson scores government real estate|website=theeyeopener.com|publisher=The Eyeopener|access-date=February 14, 2018|date=February 6, 2013|language=en-CA|archive-date=February 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214202815/https://theeyeopener.com/2013/02/ryerson-scores-government-real-estate/|url-status=live}} The university plans to continue to operate them as parking lots until enough capital is raised to develop the sites. In 2019, the university submitted a rezoning application for a 41-storey tower at 202 Jarvis Street, which will include an 11-storey academic base with classrooms, labs, and research space intended for the Faculty of Science, along with a student residence in its upper levels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/campus-design-construction/202-jarvis-street/|title=202 Jarvis Street|year=2019|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=January 6, 2019|archive-date=January 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107124359/https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/campus-design-construction/202-jarvis-street/|url-status=live}}

The university operates more than 40 buildings.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/sustainability/buildings-grounds/|title=Buildings and Grounds|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|year=2021|access-date=February 17, 2021|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123060459/https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/sustainability/buildings-grounds/|url-status=live}} As of 2019, the university's buildings account for over {{convert|4000000|sqft|m2|order=flip}} of gross floor area.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=11}} The campus includes an assortment of buildings from different architectural periods; Oakham House dating back to 1848, and the university's newest building, the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex, opened in 2019.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=22}}{{cite web|url=https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/2013/08/oakham-house-and-home/|title=Oakham House - and Home|publisher=Ryerson University|website=library.ryerson.ca|date=August 29, 2013|access-date=February 17, 2021|last=Virag|first=Sarah|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822073127/https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/2013/08/oakham-house-and-home/|url-status=live}} Many of the earliest buildings built specifically for use by the university were designed during the mid-20th century in a Brutalist architectural-style.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=41}} The university campus saw significant expansion during the early 21st century, with the university's total floor area nearly doubling in size from 2000 to 2019.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=11}}

Several buildings operate as shared spaces between the university and other tenants.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=37}} Along with university-owned properties, the university also leases or holds strata titles for a number of properties surrounding the central campus.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=73}}

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Toronto Metropolitan University Library serves as the main academic library for the university, and is housed in an 11-storey Brutalist-style structure that was completed in 1974.{{cite journal|title=The library, the city, and infinite possibilities: Ryerson University's Student Learning Centre Project|journal=IFLA Journal|volume=40|issue=2|year=2014|doi=10.1177/0340035214529735|page=110|last=Lefebvre|first=Madeleine|s2cid=108511594}} As of 2012, the library's collection held over 522,000 books, over 836,000 microform units, and provide access to electronic resources including e-books, serial titles, and databases.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/CUDO/CUDO_Data_Archive_2014-15.pdf|title=CUDO Data Archive:2014-15|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617164443/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/CUDO/CUDO_Data_Archive_2014-15.pdf|url-status=live}} In 2015, the Student Learning Centre was completed adjacent to the library building.{{cite web|url=http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/documents/Snohetta%20designs%20Ryerson%20University%20Student%20Learning%20Center%20in%20Toronto.pdf|title=Ryerson University Student Learning Centre|publisher=www.designinglibraries.org.uk|access-date=February 24, 2021|author=Snøhetta|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616071753/http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/documents/Snohetta%20designs%20Ryerson%20University%20Student%20Learning%20Center%20in%20Toronto.pdf|url-status=live}} The {{convert|14200|m2|sqft|abbr=on|adj=on}} Student Learning Centre was designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, and was built to augment the library by providing additional study space; although no books from the university's collection are stored in the Student Learning Centre.

The Image Centre is a {{convert|4500|m2|sqft|abbr=on|adj=on}} complex located on campus that serves as a photography museum and houses School of Image Arts.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2012/09/24/ryerson_image_centre_focuses_on_photography.html|title=Ryerson Image Centre focuses on photography|last=Hume|first=Christopher|website=Toronto Star|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=December 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229080603/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2012/09/24/ryerson_image_centre_focuses_on_photography.html|url-status=live}} The Image Centre includes several galleries, with one dedicated for exhibit works from students of the School of Image Arts. The centre also holds offices, screening rooms, and storage facilities for the university's photographic collection; stored in special climate-controlled rooms. The Image Centre dates back to 1969, although the building was not completed until 2012, after the university was gifted 292,000 photographs of the Black Star collection.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonimagecentre.ca/collections/#collections_2040|title=The Collection|website=ryersonimagecentre.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119211736/https://ryersonimagecentre.ca/collections/#collections_2040|url-status=live}} In total, the centre's collection contains approximately 375,000 objects, including historical photographs, photographs from contemporary artists, as well as the archival collections from publications like Life and The New York Times. The centre is housed in a building that was renovated by Diamond Schmitt Architects during the early 2010s.{{cite web|url=https://dsai.ca/projects/ryerson-image-centre-and-school-of-image-arts-ryerson-university/|title=Ryerson Image Centre and School of Image Arts|year=2019|access-date=February 24, 2021|publisher=Diamond Schmitt|website=dsai.ca|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123050614/https://dsai.ca/projects/ryerson-image-centre-and-school-of-image-arts-ryerson-university/|url-status=live}}

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The university operates three student residences with approximately 1,144 beds on campus including the Daphne Cockwell Complex, the International Living & Learning Centre, and Pitman Hall.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/housing/future-students/residence-buildings/|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|year=2021|access-date=23 February 2021|title=Our Buildings|archive-date=February 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214202802/https://www.ryerson.ca/housing/future-students/residence-buildings/|url-status=live}} The International Learning Centre was built in 1987 and is oldest student residence, housing approximately 256 residences. Pitman Hall was completed in 1991 and holds 565 rooms. The Daphne Cockwell Complex was completed in 2019, and holds 332 rooms. The latter building is a multi-purpose structure, with the lower levels of the Daphne Cockwell Complex holding academic facilities; whereas its residential component is housed in its upper levels. The majority of university students do not live on campus, with only 5.2 per cent of students having lived on campus during the 2017–18 academic year.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/CUDO/CUDO_Data_Archive_2017-18.pdf|title=CUDO Data Archive:2017-18|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617181046/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/CUDO/CUDO_Data_Archive_2017-18.pdf|url-status=live}} However, approximately 17.9 per cent of the university's first year students lived on campus. The university operates themed-residence floors in an effort to complement the academic studies of residents; such as the "fashion floor," a themed-residential floor reserved for students of Toronto Metropolitan University's school of fashion.{{cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/education/like-minded-students-stick-together-on-themed-residence-floors/|title=Like-minded students stick together on themed residence floors|first=Janie|last=Ginsburg|date=November 22, 2021|access-date=February 27, 2021|work=Maclean's|publisher=Rogers Digital Media|archive-date=May 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524042514/https://www.macleans.ca/education/like-minded-students-stick-together-on-themed-residence-floors/|url-status=live}}

In an effort to increase the number of residences available for students, the university entered into a public–private partnership in 2012 to construct the HOEM residence on Jarvis Street.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/02/27/ryerson_university_announces_new_student_residence_on_jarvis_street.html|title=Ryerson University announces new student residence on Jarvis Street|last=Tapper|first=Josh|date=February 27, 2012|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=February 14, 2018|language=en-CA|issn=0319-0781|archive-date=February 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023352/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/02/27/ryerson_university_announces_new_student_residence_on_jarvis_street.html|url-status=live}} However, as opposed to the university's other residences, the HOEM residence is not owned and operated by the university. O'Keefe House was also another student residence operated by the university prior to the opening of the HOEM residence in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/02/05/ryerson-university-to-close-okeefe-house.html|title=Ryerson University to close O'Keefe house|last=Aguilar|first=Bryann|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=February 28, 2021|work=Toronto Star|publisher=Torstar Corporation|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040405/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/02/05/ryerson-university-to-close-okeefe-house.html|url-status=live}} O'Keefe House was repurposed for other university uses after the HOEM residence was opened in 2018.

Dining services are also provided by the university, although the number of dining facilities remains limited when compared to other Canadian post-secondary institutions given the campus' location in downtown Toronto; with an estimated 275 food service providers situated within a five-minute walk of the campus in 2017.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=67}}

File:Ryersonunionbuilding4.jpg and O'Keefe House.]]

Toronto Metropolitan University's Student Campus Centre serves as the centre of student governance and student directed cultural, social, and recreational activities.{{cite web|url=http://www.rsuonline.ca/about-us/student-centre|title=This is YOUR Student Centre|publisher=Ryerson Students' Union|year=2021|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=www.resuonline.ca|archive-date=March 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306135651/http://www.rsuonline.ca/about-us/student-centre|url-status=live}} The Student Campus Centre contains the offices of a number of student organizations, including the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union, The Eyeopener student newspaper, and other student groups. In addition to office space, the centre also houses student lounges, study areas and computer labs, and restaurants. The building is operated by the Palin Foundation, an organization whose governing structure is made up of elected representatives from the Toronto Metropolitan University Students' Union, and the Continuing Education Students' Association at the university.

The Toronto Metropolitan University Aerospace Engineering Centre is a research centre situated within a {{convert|7300|sqft|m2|abbr=on|adj=on|order=flip}} repurposed helicopter manufacturing facility at Downsview Park.{{cite web|url=https://www.dairhub.com/#hub|title=DAIR Hub|website=www.dairhub.com|publisher=Downsview Aerospace Innovation Research|access-date=August 3, 2021|archive-date=August 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803060048/https://www.dairhub.com/#hub|url-status=live}} Opened in 2018, the centre was formed in partnership between the university's Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Bombardier, and the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Consortium (DAIR).{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2018/07/supporting-aerospace-innovation-in-ontario/|title=Supporting aerospace innovation in Ontario|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=August 3, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=August 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803060049/https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2018/07/supporting-aerospace-innovation-in-ontario/|url-status=live}} The centre provides a collaborative research environment for the university's faculty and graduate students with its industry partners. The centre forms a part of DAIR's larger research and development park. The university's varsity soccer program also makes use of sports facilities at Downsview Park.{{cite web|url=https://theeyeopener.com/2019/09/ryerson-soccer-has-finally-found-a-home-but-at-what-cost/|title=Ryerson soccer has finally found a home, but at what cost?|website=theeyeopener.com|date=September 10, 2019l|last=Sasso|first=Marco|publisher=The Eyeopener|access-date=6 June 2022|archive-date=March 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307002640/https://theeyeopener.com/2019/09/ryerson-soccer-has-finally-found-a-home-but-at-what-cost/|url-status=live}}

In 2018, the university announced plans to open a new campus in the neighbouring municipality of Brampton, in partnership with Sheridan College, in 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://news.ontario.ca/maesd/en/2018/04/ontario-delivering-new-postsecondary-campus-in-brampton.html|title=Province Improving Access to Higher Education and Training for Students in Peel Region|date=April 19, 2018|website=news.ontario.ca|publisher=Queen's Printer for Ontario|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419131711/https://news.ontario.ca/maesd/en/2018/04/ontario-delivering-new-postsecondary-campus-in-brampton.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2018/04/ryerson-university-to-open-new-campus-in-brampton/|title=Ryerson University to open new campus in Brampton|date=April 19, 2018|website=Ryerson University|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=April 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423102104/https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2018/04/ryerson-university-to-open-new-campus-in-brampton/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/University/Pages/Welcome.aspx|title=University Update|year=2018|website=City of Brampton|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=April 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423102018/http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/University/Pages/Welcome.aspx|url-status=live}} The provincial government allocated approximately $90 million in order to fund the development of the campus.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/04/19/site-revealed-for-new-ryerson-university-campus-in-brampton.html|title=Site revealed for new Ryerson University campus in Brampton|work=Toronto Star|date=April 19, 2018|access-date=April 20, 2018|publisher=Torstar Corporation|language=en|archive-date=April 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420003059/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/04/19/site-revealed-for-new-ryerson-university-campus-in-brampton.html|url-status=live}} However, provincial funding for the project was later withdrawn in October 2018 by a new provincial government, effectively cancelling the planned development.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-pushes-plan-for-its-own-university-in-hope-to-combat-brain-drain-1.5388388|date=December 8, 2019|title=Brampton pushes plan for its own university in hope to combat brain drain|work=CBC News|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=February 24, 2021|last=Natalie Nanowski|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208095316/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-pushes-plan-for-its-own-university-in-hope-to-combat-brain-drain-1.5388388|url-status=live}} In 2022, the university announced plans to open a medical school in Brampton.{{cite news |last1=Rumbolt |first1=Ryan |title=Will Brampton's Ryerson School of Medicine be renamed Toronto Metropolitan University? |url=https://www.insauga.com/brampton-ryerson-school-of-medicine-could-be-renamed-before-its-built/ |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=insauga |date=27 April 2022 |archive-date=April 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427171252/https://www.insauga.com/brampton-ryerson-school-of-medicine-could-be-renamed-before-its-built/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.insauga.com/bramptons-bramalea-civic-centre-will-be-home-to-ontarios-newest-medical-school/|title=Brampton's Bramalea Civic Centre will be home to Ontario's newest medical school|website=Insauga|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=March 11, 2023|archive-date=March 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326165850/https://www.insauga.com/bramptons-bramalea-civic-centre-will-be-home-to-ontarios-newest-medical-school/|url-status=live}} Brampton City Council gifted the university the Bramalea Civic Centre and most of the land it resides for this purpose.{{cite web|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/busy-brampton-library-branch-displaced-by-tmu-medical-school-moving-to-much-smaller-location/article_75969966-0e20-53e2-80d7-d0580af92408.html|title=Busy Brampton library branch displaced by TMU medical school moving to much smaller location|date=6 April 2023|access-date=30 March 2024|website=www.bramptonguardian.com|publisher=Metroland Media Group|archive-date=March 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330183039/https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/busy-brampton-library-branch-displaced-by-tmu-medical-school-moving-to-much-smaller-location/article_75969966-0e20-53e2-80d7-d0580af92408.html|url-status=live}}

The university's Facilities Management and Development maintains a sustainability office that is charged with implementing green initiatives and sustainable operating practices throughout the university's facilities.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/sustainability/how-we-work/|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 24, 2021|title=How We Work|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620062854/https://www.ryerson.ca/facilities-management-development/sustainability/how-we-work/|url-status=live}} The university is a signatory of the Talloires Declaration, a declaration for sustainability created for presidents of post-secondary institutions around the world.{{cite web|url=http://ulsf.org/96-2/#Canada|title=Talloires Declaration Signatories List|website=ulsf.org|publisher=Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future|date=February 2021|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=February 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218042325/http://ulsf.org/96-2/#Canada|url-status=live}} In 2009, the university, along with the other members from the Council of Ontario Universities, signed a pledge known as Ontario Universities Committed to a Greener World, with the objective of transforming its campus into a model of environmental responsibility.{{cite web|url=https://cou.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COU-Exec-Heads-Green-Pledge.pdf|title=Ontario Universities Committed to a Greener World|website=cou.ca|publisher=Council of Ontario Universities|date=November 2009|access-date=February 24, 2021|archive-date=January 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124065133/https://cou.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COU-Exec-Heads-Green-Pledge.pdf|url-status=live}}

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The university operates under a bicameral system with a board of governors and a senate empowered by provincial legislation, the Toronto Metropolitan University Act.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/governors/|title=Board of Governors|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 25, 2020|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=March 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311101431/https://www.ryerson.ca/governors/|url-status=live}} The university's board of governors is charged with the management of university's affairs, including assets and property, as well as revenues. The board of governors has 24 members, including the university chancellor, the university president, three members elected by the university's alumni, three members elected by the university's teaching faculty, three members elected by the student body, and two members elected by administrative staff. The other eleven members of the board of governors are appointed, nine of whom by the provincial Lieutenant Governor-in-Council.

The senate is responsible for the educational policies of the university. The senate is made up of 52 elected representatives of the university community, including its faculty, student body, and alumni. Additionally, the chancellor, president, vice-presidents, deans, the chief librarian, and university registrar are also considered members of the senate.

The chancellor serves as the titular head of the university, and is primarily charged with the conferment of degrees, as well as honorary degrees from the institution. The chancellor of the university is appointed by the board of governors on a three-year term; with the current chancellor, Donette Chin-Loy Chang, having been appointed in October 2024. The board of governors is also empowered to appoint a university president; who serves as the chief executive officer of the university and acts on behalf of the board with respect to operational management and control of the university.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/president/|title=Office of the President|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 25, 2020|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=October 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028144525/https://www.ryerson.ca/president/|url-status=live}} The president is the chair of the senate and a member of the board of governors by virtue of their office. Additionally, the president also serves as the vice-chancellor of the university, assuming the duties of the chancellor in the event they are unable to, or when the office is vacant. Mohamed Lachemi is the current president of the university, having been appointed in September 2016.

Toronto Metropolitan University is a publicly funded university.{{cite web|url=http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/postsecondary/schoolsprograms/university/|title=Universities|publisher=Queen's Printer for Ontario|year=2021|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=January 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105121251/http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/postsecondary/schoolsprograms/university/|url-status=dead}} The university completed the 2019–2020 academic year with $833.17 million of income, and $854.7 million in expenses. Government grants make up the largest source of income for the university, followed by student fees and tuition revenue.{{clarify|can we write the breakdown here, like we do with the expenses side of the ledger?|date=November 2024}} Salaries make up more than half of the university's expenses at $515.7 million. As of April 2020, the university's endowment is valued at $136.285 million.

File:George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre 2022.jpg is one of a number of university facilities used by the university's Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Sciences]]

The university's academic year functions on a three-term system, fall, winter, and spring/summer.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/calendar/significant-dates/|title=Significant Dates|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120213103/https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/calendar/significant-dates/|url-status=live}} The university's academic programs are administered by seven faculties, the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Community Services, the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, the Faculty of Science, The Creative School, the Lincoln Alexander School of Law{{Cite web |title=Our Namesake |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/law/about/our-namesake/#:~:text=By%20renaming%20Toronto%20Metropolitan%20University's,a%20trailblazer%20in%20Canadian%20history. |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |access-date=January 26, 2023 |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126184312/https://www.torontomu.ca/law/about/our-namesake/#:~:text=By%20renaming%20Toronto%20Metropolitan%20University's,a%20trailblazer%20in%20Canadian%20history. |url-status=live }} and the Ted Rogers School of Management; the latter academic division serving as the university's business school.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/faculties/|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 25, 2021|title=Faculties|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225142630/https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/faculties/|url-status=live}} The Lincoln Alexander School of Law, named after Ontarian lawyer and politician Lincoln Alexander, is the newest academic faculty formed at the university, having taken its first cohort of students in September 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/09/30/ryerson-celebrates-virtually-with-opening-of-new-law-school.html|title=Ryerson celebrates virtually with opening of new law school|work=Toronto Star|publisher=Torstar Corporation|date=September 30, 2020|access-date=February 27, 2021|last=Rushowry|first=Kristin|archive-date=February 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214191610/https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/09/30/ryerson-celebrates-virtually-with-opening-of-new-law-school.html|url-status=live}}

Most faculties are further organized into smaller departments and schools. The Faculty of Arts is made up of ten humanities and social science departments.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/arts/about/departments/|title=Departments - Faculty of Arts|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511162422/https://www.ryerson.ca/arts/about/departments/|url-status=live}} The Creative School is an academic division made up of nine schools focused on media, design, and creative industries; including the RTA School of Media.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/education/|title=Education - Faculty of Communication and Design|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128062414/https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/education/|url-status=live}} The Faculty of Science is composed of four departments.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/science/about-us/departments/|title=Departments - Faculty of Science|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127001651/https://www.ryerson.ca/science/about-us/departments/|url-status=live}}

Graduate programs are coordinated by the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. Toronto Metropolitan University also jointly administers several academic programs with two other post-secondary institutions based in Greater Toronto, Sheridan College and York University.{{cite web|url=https://cmct.gradstudies.yorku.ca/|title=York & Ryerson Joint Graduate Program in Communication & Culture|website=.yorku.ca|publisher=York University|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=March 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309122238/https://cmct.gradstudies.yorku.ca/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/joint-programs/|title=Joint Program|publisher=Centennial College|year=2021|website=www.centennialcollege.ca|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303123048/https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/joint-programs/|url-status=live}} Continuing education at the university is managed by the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education; which offered over 400 courses as of February 2021.{{cite web|url=https://continuing.ryerson.ca/|title=The Chang School of Continuing Education|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 26, 2021|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305212312/https://continuing.ryerson.ca/|url-status=live}}

File:TMU Student Faculty Ratio.png at Toronto Metropolitan University compared to the Ontario average over the years]]

The university has 909 full-time faculty members during the 2019–20 academic year.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Key-Statistics/2019-20/FTFaculty/FullTimeFaculty2019-20.pdf|title=Full-Time Faculty 2019-20|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616212144/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Key-Statistics/2019-20/FTFaculty/FullTimeFaculty2019-20.pdf|url-status=live}} In the same year, the university had an enrolment of 28,800 full-time undergraduate students and 2,600 full-time graduate students. In the 2019–20 academic year, the university also saw 5,951 people enrol in a G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education course; more than half of which were degree-credit courses. In 2017, the university had the highest reported student-faculty ratio in Ontario.{{cite web|url=https://shared.ontariotechu.ca/shared/department/opp/Governance/Academic-Council/20170620/7b-ac-discussion-paper-student-faculty-ratio.pdf|title=Student: Faculty-Ratios at UOIT|page=3|date=2017|last=Bailey|first=Robert|website=shared.ontariotechu.ca|publisher=Ontario Tech University|access-date=January 31, 2024|archive-date=January 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131213402/https://shared.ontariotechu.ca/shared/department/opp/Governance/Academic-Council/20170620/7b-ac-discussion-paper-student-faculty-ratio.pdf|url-status=live}} In 2023, university has a reported a student-faculty ratio of 33:1.{{notetag|The following ratio is the number of full-time undergraduate and graduate students per full-time faculty member.}}{{Cite web|title=Canada's Best Universities by Student-Faculty Ratio: Rankings 2024|url=https://education.macleans.ca/feature/canadas-best-universities-by-student-faculty-ratio-rankings-2024/|date=October 12, 2023|access-date=January 1, 2023|publisher=SJC Media|website=education.macleans.ca|archive-date=December 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210053736/https://education.macleans.ca/feature/canadas-best-universities-by-student-faculty-ratio-rankings-2024/|url-status=live}}

In 2018, the university conferred 7,199 bachelor's degrees, 1,084 master's degrees, and 75 doctoral degrees.{{cite web|url=https://cudo.ouac.on.ca/page.php?id=7&table=5#univ=17&y=2018|title=Qualifications Offered/Award - Ryerson University|work=Common University Data Ontario|publisher=Council of Ontario Universities|year=2021|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119135726/https://cudo.ouac.on.ca/page.php?id=7&table=5#univ=17&y=2018|url-status=live}} More than a quarter of the bachelor's degrees awarded that year were conferred to students in business and commerce programs. The majority of master's and doctoral degrees conferred by the university in 2018 were to students in engineering or social science-related programs.{{cite web|url=https://cudo.ouac.on.ca/page.php?id=7&table=34#univ=17&y=2018|title=Degrees Conferred by Programs - Ryerson University|work=Common University Data Ontario|publisher=Council of Ontario Universities|year=2021|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119142012/https://cudo.ouac.on.ca/page.php?id=7&table=34#univ=17&y=2018|url-status=live}} The graduation rate for students that entered the university in 2011 is 74.2 per cent.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Graduation-Employment-OSAP-Loan-Default-Rates.pdf|title=Graduation, Employment and OSAP Loan Default Rates: Ryerson University by Program Area|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617173258/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Graduation-Employment-OSAP-Loan-Default-Rates.pdf|url-status=live}}

The university holds membership in a number of national and international post-secondary organizations, such as Universities Canada and the International Association of Universities.{{cite web|url=https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/|title=Member universities|publisher=Universities Canada|year=2021|website=www.univcan.ca|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=August 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231046/https://www.univcan.ca/universities/member-universities/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-Members?lang=en#ca|title=List of IAU Members|publisher=International Association of Universities|website=www.iau-aiu.net|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=February 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212150431/https://iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-Members?lang=en#ca|url-status=live}} The university's business school is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.{{cite web|url=https://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accredited-schools?F_Country=Canada|title=AACSB-Accredited Universities and Business Schools|publisher=Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=www.aacsb.edu|archive-date=March 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322165234/https://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accredited-schools?F_Country=Canada|url-status=live}}

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| QS_W = 801–1000

| THES_W = 801–1000

| THES_N = 28–30

| THES_GEUR = 191

| USNWR_GU = 1452

| USNWR_N = 34

| MAC_comp = 8

| MAC_rep = 19

| ARWU_W = 901–1000

| ARWU_CAN = 25–26

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In Maclean's 2023 Canadian university rankings, the university was ranked eighth in the magazine's comprehensive university category, tied with the University of New Brunswick; and 19th in its reputational survey.{{notetag|Although the title of the annual ranking uses 2022 as its year, the following was published in 2021.}} The university has also placed in several global university rankings. In the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities, the university ranked 901–1000 in the world. The 2023 QS World University Rankings ranked the university 801–1000 in the world.{{notetag|name=pubdate|Although the title of the annual ranking uses 2023 as its year, the following was published in 2022.}} The 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the university 801–1000 in the world.{{notetag|name=pubdate}} In the U.S. News & World Report 2022–23 ranking, the university placed 1,452 in the world.{{notetag|name=pubdate}}

The university also placed in rankings that evaluated the employment prospects of graduates. In the Times Higher Education's 2022 global employability ranking, Toronto Metropolitan University placed 192nd in the world, and tenth in Canada.

File:TMU - Rogers Communication Centre & The Creative School 2022.jpg

The university engages in a number of scholarly research activities. As of February 2021, there were 37 research centres and institutes operated by the university and its faculties.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/research/about/centres/|title=Centres and Institutes|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302120009/https://www.ryerson.ca/research/about/centres/|url-status=live}} In the 2018–19 year, the university published 1,369 academic publications, and formed over 303 research funding partnerships.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/|title=research-report-18-19|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127205143/https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/|url-status=live}}

During the 2018-19 year, Toronto Metropolitan University's allocation of Canada Research Chairs was 23, with the university receiving $17.1 million from the Tri-Council for research support; most of which was provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/tri-council-funding/|title=Tri-Council Funding|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208065739/https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/tri-council-funding/|url-status=live}} The university also managed to raise $49.6 million for research support from various levels of government.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/municipal-provincial-federal/|title=Municipal, Provincial & Other Federal Funding|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=September 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912145906/https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/municipal-provincial-federal/|url-status=live}} In the same year, the university managed to raise $13.2 million for research support from various related industries and non-governmental sources.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/industry-non-government/|title=Industry & Other Non-Government Funding|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208075827/https://www.ryerson.ca/research-report-18-19/expanding-src/industry-non-government/|url-status=live}}

In 2020, Research Infosource ranked Toronto Metropolitan University 23rd out of 50 Canadian research universities; with the university having a sponsored research income of $79.574 million during the 2019 fiscal year.{{cite web|url=https://researchinfosource.com/top-50-research-universities/2020/list|title=Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2020|publisher=Research Infosource|website=researchinfosource.com|access-date=February 26, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308230222/https://researchinfosource.com/top-50-research-universities/2020/list|url-status=live}} In the same year, the university's faculty averaged a sponsored research income of $95,200, while graduate students averaged a sponsored research income of $28,900 in 2019. Toronto Metropolitan University's research performance has also been noted in several bibliometric rankings that use citation analysis to evaluate the impact a university has in the academic field. In the University Ranking by Academic Performance 2020–21 rankings, the university placed 737th out of 3000 universities.{{cite web|url=https://www.urapcenter.org/Rankings/2020-2021/World_Ranking_2020-2021|title=World Ranking|publisher=URAP Research Laboratory|year=2020|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=December 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206162625/https://www.urapcenter.org/Rankings/2020-2021/World_Ranking_2020-2021|url-status=dead}}

Notable research projects and endeavours associated with the university includes hitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot created by university faculty member, Frauke Zeller, and David Smith of McMaster University.{{cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/hitchbot-creators-mull-rebuild-after-beloved-robot-destroyed/|title=hitchBOT creators mull rebuild after beloved robot destroyed|publisher=Rogers Digital Media|work=Maclean's|date=August 3, 2015|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506183240/https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/hitchbot-creators-mull-rebuild-after-beloved-robot-destroyed/|url-status=live}} HitchBOT formed a part of the larger Smart Robots for Health Communication project, a joint research initiative between the two universities to study social robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-to-robot interactions; especially in a clinical environment.{{cite web|url=https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/hitchbot-creators-to-study-how-ai-and-robots-can-help-patients/|title=hitchBOT creators to study how AI and robots can help patients|date=June 22, 2017|publisher=McMaster University|work=Brighter World|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=February 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209185728/https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/hitchbot-creators-to-study-how-ai-and-robots-can-help-patients/|url-status=live}}

The university operates Canada's largest network of university-based business incubators, the Zone Learning network,{{Cite web |title=Zone Learning |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130180009/https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/ |url-status=live }} which is made up of 11 incubators focused on different sectors and business challenges.

The first and largest 'zone', The DMZ, was established in 2010 as the Digital Media Zone, before later changing its name to DMZ.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/incubator-rankings-1.4550499|title=Ryerson, U of T, York startup launchpads ranked among top university business incubators, accelerators|work=CBC News|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 28, 2021|last=Pelley|first=Lauren|archive-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227220421/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/incubator-rankings-1.4550499|url-status=live}} The DMZ assists early to mid-stage technology start-ups by connecting them with investors and researchers, as well as provide them access to mentors from industry-related experts.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/08/30/new-ryerson-dmz-program-offers-fellowship-for-black-tech-entrepreneurs.html|title=New Ryerson DMZ program offers fellowship for Black tech entrepreneurs|last=Hunter|first=Paul|work=Toronto Star|publisher=Torstar Corporation|date=August 30, 2019|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=December 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201020029/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/08/30/new-ryerson-dmz-program-offers-fellowship-for-black-tech-entrepreneurs.html|url-status=live}} As of January 2023, the DMZ has assisted over 750 businesses, raised over $1.95 billion in funding, and fostered over 4800 jobs in the community.{{Cite web |title=The DMZ |url=https://172.31.32.224/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=The DMZ |language=en-CA }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Notable start-ups supported by the DMZ include 500px.{{Cite web|last=Govender|first=Anita|date=28 February 2022|title=Zones and Zone Learning - Toronto Metropolitan University|url=https://innovationsoftheworld.com/ryerson-university-zones-and-zone-learning-university-renaming-in-process-at-time-of-submission/|access-date=January 30, 2023|website=Innovations Of The World|archive-date=January 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130180308/https://innovationsoftheworld.com/ryerson-university-zones-and-zone-learning-university-renaming-in-process-at-time-of-submission/|url-status=live}} In 2018, UBI Global named The DMZ as the world's best university-based business incubator.{{cite web|url=https://ubi-global.com/rankings/|title=Rankings|publisher=UBI Global|year=2020|website=ubi-global.com|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126110623/https://ubi-global.com/rankings/|url-status=live}}

In 2020, the university partnered with the City of Brampton to launch the Brampton Venture Zone by TMU.{{Cite web |date=20 April 2021 |title=City of Brampton launches incubator for international startups {{!}} BetaKit |url=https://betakit.com/city-of-brampton-launches-incubator-for-international-startups/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |language=en-CA |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130180012/https://betakit.com/city-of-brampton-launches-incubator-for-international-startups/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/venture-zone-brampton/|title=Brampton Venture Zone by TMU|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University|access-date=January 31, 2024|website=www.torontomu.ca|archive-date=January 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131222205/https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/venture-zone-brampton/|url-status=live}} The incubator was billed as a "soft landing pad" for international startups breaking into North America, and was renamed the 'Brampton Venture Zone by TMU' in August 2022, in light of the university's renaming process.{{Cite web |last=Rumbolt |first=Ryan |date=August 16, 2022 |title=Ryerson name dropped from Brampton Venture Zone {{!}} inBrampton |url=https://www.insauga.com/ryerson-name-dropped-from-brampton-venture-zone/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Insauga |language=en-US |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130180010/https://www.insauga.com/ryerson-name-dropped-from-brampton-venture-zone/ |url-status=live }}

The requirements for admission differ between students from Ontario, students from other provinces in Canada, and students based outside of Canada, due to the lack of uniformity in marking schemes. In addition to academic records, the university requires applicants whose first language is not English to present proof that they are proficient in the language.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/|title=Admission Requirements|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 26, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305235019/https://www.ryerson.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/|url-status=live}} The mean secondary school average for a newly admitted students from an Ontario-based secondary school institution in the 2018–19 academic year was 85.4 per cent.

In the beginning of the 2019–20 academic year, the university saw 81.9 per cent of its students continue in the same program after their first year of study at the institution; although these figures vary depending on the faculty and program.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/ProgIndJan21.pdf|title=Progress Indicators and Related Statistics|date=January 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617175258/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/ProgIndJan21.pdf|url-status=live}} The retention rate for the university's first-time, full-time first-year students in any program was 88 per cent.

File:RCSFrosh.jpg during frosh week in 2013.]]

In the 2019–20 academic year, the university's student body included 44,400 full-time and part-time undergraduate students, and 2,950 full-time and part-time graduate students. The student body is primarily made up of Canadians, with over 93 per cent of the student body originating from Canada. Nearly 80 per cent of undergraduate students originated from the Greater Toronto Area.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Key-Statistics/2019-20/AllYears/UndergraduateStudents_FirstYearsOnly2019-20.pdf|title=Undergraduate Student Enrolments (2019–20)|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616204229/https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/university-planning/Data-Statistics/Key-Statistics/2019-20/AllYears/UndergraduateStudents_FirstYearsOnly2019-20.pdf|url-status=live}}

According to a survey conducted in 2015, approximately 54 per cent of Toronto Metropolitan University's students travelled to the campus using local transit systems like the TTC.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=48}} Approximately 23 per cent of students travelled to campus using GO Transit, 14 per cent walked, and the remaining 5 per cent biked.{{sfn|Ryerson University|2020|p=48}} Dundas station on Line 1 Yonge–University is the closest subway stop to the campus.

The university full-time undergraduate population is represented by the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU);{{cite web|url=https://yourtmsu.ca/about|title=Your Union Your Voice|website=yourtmsu.ca|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union|access-date=October 6, 2022|year=2022|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006210934/https://yourtmsu.ca/about|url-status=live}} whereas the university's graduate student body is represented by the Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Students' Union.{{cite web|url=https://tmgsu.ca/home/about-2/|title=About|website=tmgsu.ca|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan Graduate Students' Union|access-date=February 28, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=August 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829220858/https://tmgsu.ca/home/about-2/|url-status=live}} Part-time students, students taking distance education programs, and students of the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education are represented by the Continuing Education Students’ Association of X University.{{cite web|url=https://mycesax.ca/about/xuniversity/|title=X University|website=mycesax.ca|publisher=Continuing Education Student Association of X University|access-date=July 18, 2022|year=2021|archive-date=July 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719013609/https://mycesax.ca/about/xuniversity/|url-status=live}} All three student union organizations are members of the Canadian Federation of Students.{{cite web|url=https://cfs-fcee.ca/about/member-locals/|title=Member Locals|publisher=Canadian Federation of Students|website=cfs-fcee.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|year=2020|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304024254/https://cfs-fcee.ca/about/member-locals/|url-status=live}} Funds for RSU operations is collected from students through the university.{{cite web|url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/ryerson-university-must-transfer-withheld-funding-to-student-union-judge-rules-1.4847643?cache=yes%3FclipId%3D89926%2F5-things-to-know-for-thursday-july-11-2019-1.4503455|title=Ryerson University must transfer withheld funding to student union, judge rules|work=CTV News|date=March 10, 2020|access-date=February 28, 2021|publisher=BellMedia|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208083047/https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/ryerson-university-must-transfer-withheld-funding-to-student-union-judge-rules-1.4847643?cache=yes%3FclipId%3D89926%2F5-things-to-know-for-thursday-july-11-2019-1.4503455|url-status=live}} Services provided by the RSU includes academic advocacy, legal services, and medical insurance.{{cite web|url=https://www.rsuonline.ca/services|title=RSU Services|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=March 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306142655/http://www.rsuonline.ca/services|url-status=live}}

There are faculty-level academic student society governments within all faculties that fulfill the needs of student engagement, professional development, mental health, and student life. These student activity governments includes; the Ted Rogers Students' Society;{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.trssociety.ca/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Ted Rogers Students' Society |language=en |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526195719/https://www.trssociety.ca/ |url-status=live }} for TRSM, the Faculty of Community Services Society;{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Community Services Society |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/fcs/student-success/ryerson-community-services-society/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522032048/https://www.torontomu.ca/fcs/student-success/ryerson-community-services-society/ |url-status=live }} for FCS, The Society of The Creative School;{{Cite web |title=Current Students |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/the-creative-school/current-students/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522032048/https://www.torontomu.ca/the-creative-school/current-students/ |url-status=live }} for TCS, the Metropolitan Undergraduate Engineering Society; the Architectural Science Student Society;{{Cite web |title=Student Government |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/engineering-architectural-science/current-undergraduate/student-experience/student-government/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522032047/https://www.torontomu.ca/engineering-architectural-science/current-undergraduate/student-experience/student-government/ |url-status=live }} for FEAS, the Society of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities,{{Cite web |title=Get Involved |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/arts/students/student-experience-centre/get-involved/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522032047/https://www.torontomu.ca/arts/students/student-experience-centre/get-involved/ |url-status=live }} for FoA, Undergraduate Science Society of Toronto Metropolitan;{{Cite web|publisher=Undergraduate Science Society of Toronto Metropolitan|title=Undergraduate Science Society of Toronto Metropolitan|url=https://www.rssonline.ca/|access-date=August 29, 2022|year=2022|website=www.rssonline.ca/|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714233309/https://www.rssonline.ca/|url-status=live}} for FoS, and the Lincoln Alexander Law Students' Society.{{Cite web |title=Student Government & Clubs |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/law/students/student-government-and-clubs/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=Toronto Metropolitan University |language=en |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522032048/https://www.torontomu.ca/law/students/student-government-and-clubs/ |url-status=live }} for FoL. All student societies are incorporated within the university through the Board of Governors, and their retrospective Dean's Offices. All faculty student societies plan their faculty's frosh weeks, formals, provide merch, and run other professional events.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}

Some academic programs have a course union club that are clubs dedicated to create a sense of belonging in a program. Course union clubs are third party to the university, not always elected, and funded by the TMSU.{{cite web|url=http://www.rsuonline.ca/course-unions|title=Course Unions|website=www.rsuonline.ca|publisher=Ryerson Students' Union|access-date=February 28, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=March 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306145645/http://www.rsuonline.ca/course-unions|url-status=live}} A number of cultural, social, and recreational social groups are also recognized by the TMSU.{{cite web|url=http://www.rsuonline.ca/student-groups|title=Student Groups Listing|website=www.rsuonline.ca|publisher=Ryerson Students' Union|access-date=February 28, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304164702/http://www.rsuonline.ca/student-groups|url-status=live}} Formally, fraternities and sororities are not recognized by the university, or accredited as student organizations by the university's student unions.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonian.ca/ryes-big-fat-greek-secret/|title=Rye's big fat Greek secret|publisher=Ryerson University School of Journalism|work=The Ryersonian|last=Pearson|first=Jennie|date=November 30, 2016|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008152241/https://ryersonian.ca/ryes-big-fat-greek-secret/|url-status=live}} Fraternities and sororities are not accredited by the RSU given the union's requirement for accredited groups to have inclusive membership, and for them to be free of organizational levies. However, several fraternities and sororities operate in an unofficial capacity at Toronto Metropolitan University; with 10 fraternities and sororities operating as of 2016. Some of these fraternities and sororities operate as city-wide chapters, whose membership is open to various post-secondary student bodies throughout Toronto.

There exists several student-operated media outlets at the university, including student newspapers and a campus radio station. CJRU, also known as Met Radio, has served as a non-profit campus and community radio station for Toronto Metropolitan University since 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.cjru.ca/about/|title=Station Information|website=www.cjru.ca|publisher=Radio Ryerson Inc.|access-date=February 28, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417150103/https://www.cjru.ca/about/|url-status=live}} CJRU serves as the successor to CJRT-FM and CKLN-FM, two public radio stations formerly operated by the university.

The Eyeopener is a student newspaper that has operated at the university since 1967; initially established by students of the RTA School of Media.{{cite web|url=https://theeyeopener.com/about/|title=Our story|website=theeyeopener.com|date=January 27, 2019|publisher=Rye Eye Publishing|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225183857/https://theeyeopener.com/about/|url-status=live}} The newspaper is operated by Rye Eye Publishing, a student-owned non-profit corporation. The newspaper's operations is funded through levies paid for by the university's student body. Students of the School of Journalism also publishes a journal and newspaper, the Review of Journalism, and On the Record; both publications are staffed by School of Journalism students in their final year.{{cite web|url=https://ontherecordnews.ca/about-us/|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University School of Journalism|title=About us|access-date=July 18, 2022|year=2022|archive-date=July 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719014335/https://ontherecordnews.ca/about-us/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://rrj.ca/about/|title=About|access-date=July 18, 2022|year=2022|website=rrj.ca|publisher=Review of Journalism|archive-date=July 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701162509/https://rrj.ca/about/|url-status=live}} Additionally, On the Record also produces a newscast known as OTR TV. The Review of Journalism was established by the School of Journalism in 1984 and probes the quality of journalism in Canada.

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The university's sports teams are known as TMU Bold, and participates in U Sports' Ontario University Athletics conference for most varsity sports.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204941143.aspx|title=About Ryerson Athletics & Recreation|publisher=Ryerson University|website=ryersonrams.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=February 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218112605/https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204941143.aspx|url-status=live}} Varsity teams includes badminton, basketball, fencing, figure skating, ice hockey, soccer, and volleyball. The university's athletic department also maintains several other sports clubs for baseball, crickets, cross country, curling, dragon boat, esports, rugby, table tennis, track and field, ultimate frisbee, and wrestling. The university fielded its first sport teams in 1948, shortly after the institution was established.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/210483961.aspx?path=xc|title=Sports History|publisher=Ryerson University|website=ryersonrams.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208095318/https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/210483961.aspx?path=xc|url-status=live}}

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The university operates three athletic facilities in and around its campus, the Recreation and Athletic Centre, Kerr Hall Gymnasium/West, and the Mattamy Athletic Centre. The Recreation and Athletic Centre serves as the central hub for the university's athletics department, with the facility housing a fitness centre, gymnasiums, a {{convert|145|m|ft}} indoor track, a {{convert|25|yard|m|order=flip}} pool, and squash courts.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Rac/|title=Recreation and Athletic Centre (RAC)|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119053616/https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Rac/|url-status=live}} Kerr Hall Gymnasium is another athletic facility on campus that includes two gymnasiums.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Kerr-Hall/|title=Kerr Hall West|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119054901/https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Kerr-Hall/|url-status=live}} The Mattamy Athletic Centre is an athletic centre that forms the upper portions of Maple Leaf Gardens.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Mac/|title=Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC)|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=January 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119061424/https://www.ryerson.ca/recreation/facilities/Mac/|url-status=live}} The Mattamy Athletic Centre includes a cardio room, a court for basketball and volleyball, an ice-hockey rink, a fitness centre, and dance studio. Toronto Metropolitan University's varsity clubs and athletics programs primarily play their games at Mattamy Athletic Centre, or Kerr Hall Gymnasium; although the university's varsity soccer program is based at Downsview Park.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204964949.aspx|title=Facilities|publisher=Ryerson University|website=ryersonrams.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=February 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209235519/https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204964949.aspx|url-status=live}}

The university's athletics program adopted its first mascot in 1961, when students from the Student Administrative Council purchased a live ram and decorated him with pendants for an ice hockey game. A total of five live ram mascots were used from 1961 to 1991. A costumed mascot was introduced during the 1980s, and became the university's athletic teams' only mascot after use of a live mascot ended in 1991. The ram mascot, was named Egerton the Ram or Eggy the Ram, after the school's namesake.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204964972.aspx|title=Eggy the Mascot|publisher=Ryerson University|website=ryersonrams.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210004106/https://ryersonrams.ca/sports/2019/8/22/204964972.aspx|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/2011/10/celebrating-eggy-2/|title=Celebrating Eggy|date=October 14, 2011|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=library.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=December 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209092143/https://library.ryerson.ca/asc/2011/10/celebrating-eggy-2/|url-status=live}} The mascot was changed to a falcon in 2022, coinciding with the varsity teams' name change from the Ryerson Rams to the TMU Bold.{{cite web|url=https://ryersonrams.ca/news/2022/8/29/athletics-introducing-our-new-team-name.aspx|title=Introducing our new team name|date=August 29, 2022|access-date=August 29, 2022|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University|website=ryersonrams.ca|archive-date=August 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829143635/https://ryersonrams.ca/news/2022/8/29/athletics-introducing-our-new-team-name.aspx|url-status=live}}

Toronto Metropolitan University has been criticized for antisemitism on campus.

• In 2015, the university did not allow a student in their social work program to do a work placement at Prosserman Jewish Community Centre or the United Jewish Appeal, describing the two organizations as being "anti-Palestinian".{{cite news |last1=Katzman |first1=Rebecca |title=Ryerson Social Work student told by placement coordinator two Jewish charities were in opposition to school values |url=https://thecjn.ca/perspectives/opinions/ryerson-student-school-saying-couldnt-do-placement-jewish-orgs/ |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=The Canadian Jewish News |date=29 May 2017}}{{cite news |last1=Levy |first1=Sue-Ann |title=Jewish Ryerson student 'felt targeted' over placement request |url=https://torontosun.com/2017/05/28/jewish-ryerson-student-felt-targeted-over-placement-request |access-date=28 August 2024 |newspaper=Toronto Sun |date=28 May 2017}}
• In 2023, after the October 7 attacks, students at the university's law school published a letter seen as supporting the attacks and denying the existence of Israel as a legitimate state.{{cite news |last1=Mendleson |first1=Rachel |title=Inside the crisis at TMU's law school: It started with a letter of support for Palestinians. Now students and staff feel betrayed and donors are pulling out |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/inside-the-crisis-at-tmus-law-school-it-started-with-a-letter-of-support-for/article_9ca1edcc-b179-11ee-a665-b7861590be34.html |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=Toronto Star |date=15 January 2024 |language=en}} A review commissioned by the school found that the letter was not antisemitic and did not breach the school's code of conduct.{{cite news |last1=Hurley |first1=Janet |title=TMU law students' pro-Palestinian letter 'greatly flawed' but didn't breach school's code of conduct, external review finds |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/tmu-law-students-pro-palestinian-letter-greatly-flawed-but-didnt-breach-schools-code-of-conduct/article_b58b357a-1dec-11ef-8bdc-6fd9ebd2689c.html |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=Toronto Star |date=31 May 2024 |language=en}}
• In 2024, multiple lawsuits were launched against the university, citing the above events and an antisemitic environment during the Gaza war.{{cite news |last1=Friesen |first1=Joe |title=Universities face lawsuits accusing them of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-universities-face-lawsuits-accusing-them-of-failing-to-protect-jewish/ |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=The Globe and Mail |date=8 January 2024 |language=en-CA}}{{cite news |last1=Dawson |first1=Tyler |title=Jewish student sues TMU over 'poisoned' antisemitic environment |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/jewish-student-sues-tmu-over-antisemitic-environment |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=National Post |date=25 April 2024}}

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When the university was initially founded, a crest was used to identify the school. In addition to the original crest, the university also had a seal that was used on university documents and its yearbooks, although its design drew criticism. The crest was later replaced by an official coat of arms, granted by the College of Arms, in 1966. In addition to the coat of arms, the university also uses a logo that includes the official colours of the university, azure and gold;{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/brand/visual-toolkit/university-logo/|title=Ryerson Logo|publisher=Ryerson University|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226104435/https://www.ryerson.ca/brand/visual-toolkit/university-logo/|url-status=live}} with azure intended to represent loyalty and truth, and gold representing generosity and elevation of the mind.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/calendar/2020-2021/about-ryerson/coat-of-arms/|title=Ryerson University Coat of Arms, Crest and Motto|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=library.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118170109/https://www.ryerson.ca/calendar/2020-2021/about-ryerson/coat-of-arms/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/brand/visual-toolkit/colours/|title=Colours|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022103103/https://www.ryerson.ca/brand/visual-toolkit/colours/|url-status=live}}

The university also has an official seal to authenticate documents. A new seal was introduced in 2022, and features the Student Learning Centre in its centre. The seal was designed by a Ted Rogers School of Management student, who entered the design in a student competition.{{cite web|url=https://www.torontomu.ca/news-events/news/2022/12/unveiling-tmus-new-university-seal/|title=Unveiling TMU's new university seal|access-date=December 8, 2022|website=torontomu.ca|date=December 6, 2022|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207204208/https://www.torontomu.ca/news-events/news/2022/12/unveiling-tmus-new-university-seal/|url-status=live}}

The university's Latin motto that appears on the coat of arms, Mente et Artificio, translates to "With Mind and Skill". The motto was derived from the Latin motto used by MIT, Mente et Manu, which translates to "With Mind and Hand". MIT's motto was adopted as Toronto Met's first motto, with the latter's first principal having modelled his institution after the former. However, the motto was changed to its present form in 1950.

The university also has a song called The School Song. Created during the 1950s, the lyrics for the school song were drafted by Rennie Charles, while the music was composed by Al Sauro.{{cite web|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/college-songs-and-songbooks-emc|title=College Songs and Songbooks|last=Green|first=Rebecca|date=December 7, 2013|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820085540/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/college-songs-and-songbooks-emc/|url-status=live}}

The university was granted a coat of arms in 1966 by the College of Arms in London, England. The university's coat of arms was officially registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority in June 1999.{{cite web |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/845 |title=Registration of Arms – Ryerson Polytechnic University |work=Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada |date=June 18, 1999 |publisher=Governor General of Canada |access-date=February 22, 2023 |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223023056/https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/845 |url-status=live }}

Elements used in the heraldic achievement include ram (Aries) supporters, representing creative impulses. The torches on the ram supporters symbolize light, education, liberty and increasing knowledge.{{cite web |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/calendar/about/ryerson-coat-of-arms-crest-motto/ |title=Ryerson Coat of Arms, Crest and Motto |publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University |accessdate=27 August 2022 |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223010722/https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/calendar/about/ryerson-coat-of-arms-crest-motto/ |url-status=live }} Elements on the escutcheon include the Lamp of Learning to symbolize intelligence, and a set square to represent construction. The coat of arms is officially reserved for the exclusive use of the office of the chancellor and the university president, but its informal use has proliferated to a number of other university items, such as jackets and pins. Currently, the full achievement is not in use, following the renaming of the university. Instead, the university uses a version of its coat of arms without the supporters or the rams head in the crest.{{Cite web |title=Shield and Motto |publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University |url=https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/2025-2026/about/shield-and-motto/ |website=torontomu.ca}}

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|notes = Granted by the College of Arms on 20 May 1966. Registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority on 18 June 1999.

|crest = A ram's head caboshed Argent attired Azure between two maple leaves extending outwards Or.

|escutcheon = Azure a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Argent on a chief Or an ancient lamp Azure enflamed proper.

|supporters = On either side a ram Argent attired Azure unguled Or gorged with a wreath of maple leaves Vert charged on the body with a torch Or enflamed proper enfiled through a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Azure.

|motto = Mente et artificio (Latin for 'With mind and skill').

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|badge = Surmounting two maple leaves in saltire Or and enfiled through a right-angled isosceles set square apex downwards Azure a torch Argent enflamed proper.

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Several individuals are associated with the university either as alumni or members of its administration or faculty. As of 2017, there were nearly 170,000 Toronto Metropolitan University alumni worldwide.{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/media/releases/2017/07/work-begins-on-iconic-sam-the-record-man-signs/|title=Work begins on iconic Sam the Record Man signs|date=July 26, 2017|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=www.ryerson.ca|publisher=Ryerson University|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208065738/https://www.ryerson.ca/media/releases/2017/07/work-begins-on-iconic-sam-the-record-man-signs/|url-status=live}} All graduates of the university are members of the University Alumni Association.{{cite web|url=https://www.torontomu.ca/alumni/policies/#!accordion-1596651846513-why-i-am-getting-emails-from-toronto-metropolitan-university--do-i-need-to-give-you-permission-to-contact-me-|title=Policies|website=www.torontomu.ca|access-date=January 31, 2024|publisher=Toronto Metropolitan University|archive-date=January 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131222913/https://www.torontomu.ca/alumni/policies/#!accordion-1596651846513-why-i-am-getting-emails-from-toronto-metropolitan-university--do-i-need-to-give-you-permission-to-contact-me-|url-status=live}} Alumni and faculty of the university have received a number of academic awards, such as the Commonwealth Scholarship and the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.{{cite web|url=https://www.gatescambridge.org/biography/11982/|title=Andrea Kusec|publisher=Gates Cambridge Trust|year=2021|access-date=February 28, 2021|website=www.gatescambridge.org|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130103848/https://www.gatescambridge.org/biography/11982/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ryerson.ca/law/about/faculty/kathleen-hammond/|title=Kathleen (Katie) Hammond|publisher=Ryerson University|website=www.ryerson.ca|access-date=February 28, 2021|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128074931/https://www.ryerson.ca/law/about/faculty/kathleen-hammond/|url-status=live}}

Alumni of Toronto Metropolitan University have assumed notable roles in a wide range of fields and specialties. Alumni that were in prominent positions in business includes Patrick Dovigi, founder and CEO of GFL Environmental;{{cite web|url=https://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/richest-people/rich-100-patrick-dovigi/|title=Canada's Richest People: Patrick Dovigi|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=August 4, 2021|publisher=St. Joseph Communications|website=www.canadianbusiness.com|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805000658/https://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/richest-people/rich-100-patrick-dovigi/|url-status=live}} Tony Gagliano, chairman and CEO of St. Joseph Communications;{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/06/15/the_man_behind_luminato.html|title=The man behind Luminato|date=June 15, 2008|last=Scrivener|first=Leslie|publisher=Torstar Corporation|work=Toronto Star|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724152832/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/06/15/the_man_behind_luminato.html|url-status=live}} John Galt, president and CEO of Husky Injection Molding Systems;{{cite web|url=https://www.husky.co/en/about-us/leadership-team/|title=Our Leadership|website=www.husky.co|publisher=Husky Injection Molding Systems|year=2021|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301080041/https://www.husky.co/en/about-us/leadership-team/|url-status=live}} Isadore Sharp, founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts;{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/isadore-sharp|title=Isadore Sharp|publisher=Historica Canada|encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia|last=Wiznura|first=Robert|date=November 17, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117072615/https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/isadore-sharp|url-status=live}} and Klaus Woerner, founder and CEO of ATS Automation Tooling Systems.{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/klaus-woerner-1065392320|title=Klaus D. Woerner|year=2021|website=nationalpost.remembering.ca|publisher=Postmedia Network|access-date=March 1, 2021}} A number of alumni have also found success in the arts, including Nina Dobrev,{{cite web|url=https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a25858795/nina-dobrev-facts-movies-tv-shows/|title=9 Facts About Nina Dobrev from "The Vampire Diaries" and "Fam"|website=www.seventeen.com|publisher=Hearst Digital Media Group|date=June 10, 2019|access-date=March 1, 2021|last=Fuentes|first=Tamara|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206075111/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a25858795/nina-dobrev-facts-movies-tv-shows/|url-status=live}} Daniel Louis,{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0521858/awards/|title=Daniel Louis - Awards|website=IMDb |access-date=August 23, 2023|archive-date=April 15, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415135849/http://imdb.com/name/nm0521858/awards|url-status=live}} Mena Massoud,{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/mena-massoud-aladdin-homecoming-1.5139097|title='I followed my dream': Canadian Aladdin star Mena Massoud's magic carpet ride to stardom|last=Wong|first=Jessica|work=CBC News|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|date=May 24, 2019|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108015654/https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/mena-massoud-aladdin-homecoming-1.5139097|url-status=live}} Eric McCormack,{{cite web|url=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/profiles/eric-mccormack/|website=ca.hellomagazine.com|publisher=Hello!|year=2021|title=Eric McCormack - Biography|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225225321/https://ca.hellomagazine.com/profiles/eric-mccormack/|url-status=live}} Hannah Simone,{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2018/04/09/canadian-hannah-simone-says-goodbye-to-new-girl-and-hello-to-the-greatest-american-hero.html|title=Canadian Hannah Simone says goodbye to New Girl and hello to The Greatest American Hero|last=Wong|first=Tony|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=March 1, 2021|publisher=Torstar Corporation|work=Toronto Star|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025913/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2018/04/09/canadian-hannah-simone-says-goodbye-to-new-girl-and-hello-to-the-greatest-american-hero.html|url-status=live}} Nia Vardalos,{{cite web|url=https://www.secondcity.com/people/other/nia-vardalos/|title=Nia Vardalos|website=www.secondcity.com|publisher=The Second City|access-date=March 1, 2021|year=2021|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115205423/https://www.secondcity.com/people/other/nia-vardalos/|url-status=live}} and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/cast/61865/|title=Jacqueline MacInnes Wood|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=www.cbs.com|year=2021|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=March 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307060744/https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_bold_and_the_beautiful/cast/61865/|url-status=live}} Notable alumni in the literary arts includes Louise Penny and Robert J. Sawyer.{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louise-penny|title=Louise Penny|publisher=Historica Canada|encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia|last=Jim|first=Napier|date=December 16, 2013|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123044915/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louise-penny|url-status=live}}{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-j-sawyer|title=Robert J. Sawyer|publisher=Historica Canada|encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia|date=March 1, 2014|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127072159/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-j-sawyer|url-status=live}} Amira Abdelrasoul, a chemical engineer, was also a doctoral student at the university.{{cite web|url=https://engineering.usask.ca/people/cbe/abdelrasoul,amira.php|title=Amira Abdelrasoul|access-date=9 January 2023|publisher=University of Saskatchewan|archive-date=January 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110015632/https://engineering.usask.ca/people/cbe/abdelrasoul,amira.php|url-status=live}} Another notable alumnus is Don Andrews, white supremacist and perennial candidate for Mayor of Toronto.{{cite web |title=Facing off with hate |url=http://www.ryersonline.ca/articles/1580/1/Facing-off-with-hate/Page1.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121155547/http://www.ryersonline.ca/articles/1580/1/Facing-off-with-hate/Page1.html |archivedate=2010-01-21 |accessdate=2009-07-04}}

A number of notable individuals have also served as a part of the university's administration or as a member of its faculty. Notable lecturers and professors include David Crombie, the Secretary of State for Canada;{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-crombie|title=David Crombie|publisher=Historica Canada|encyclopedia=The Canadian Encyclopedia|date=December 15, 2013|access-date=March 1, 2021|last=Russell|first=Victor L.|archive-date=January 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101190616/https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-crombie|url-status=live}} and Jack Layton, the former leader of the official opposition in Canada.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/olivia-chow-takes-ryerson-university-teaching-post-1.2967748|title=Olivia Chow takes Ryerson University teaching post|date=February 23, 2015|access-date=March 1, 2021|work=CBC News|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208075824/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/olivia-chow-takes-ryerson-university-teaching-post-1.2967748|url-status=live}}

Stuart McLean, a Canadian radio broadcaster, humorist, monologist, and author was a professor of journalism from 1984 until 2004.

G. Raymond Chang, the chairman and president of CI Financial, also served as the chancellor of the university from 2006 to 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/streetwise/ci-financial-co-founder-g-raymond-chang-dies-at-65/article19814084/|title=CI Financial co-founder G. Raymond Chang was a legend|publisher=The Woodbridge Company|access-date=March 1, 2021|date=July 28, 2014|last1=Melson|first1=Jacqueline|last2=Nicolaou|first2=Anna|work=The Globe and Mail|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208083047/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/streetwise/ci-financial-co-founder-g-raymond-chang-dies-at-65/article19814084/|url-status=live}}

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