Host an Event
TRS Special Events Office
TRS 1-009 (7th Floor) | trs.events@torontomu.ca | 416-979-5000, ext. 552407
The Ted Rogers School Special Events Office’s core business is to provide all building users (faculty, staff, students, & visitors) with an exceptional event experience. Our event support & experience program provides our clients with services such as venue reservation, event coordinating assistance, and on-site event supervision. Our department is an integral part of all special events hosted here at The Ted Rogers School.
Rooms
Our diverse inventory of rooms ensures there is a room fit for your event!
TRS 1-148 & 1-150 (7th Floor)
The Ted Rogers School's signature event space. Ideal for receptions, galas, conferences and meetings, with access to our courtyard patio in the warmer months. The room also features a fully equipped demonstration kitchen, along with a retractable wall to divide the space into 2 operational rooms.
Size: 2,320 square feet
Maximum Capacity: 160
AV Included: Projector, Drop-down screen, Wired Microphone
Alcohol Licensed: Yes
TRS 1-003 (7th Floor)
The gem on the 7th floor, The CPA Lounge features 2 walls of floor to ceiling windows, with stunning views of Yonge & Dundas Square. Ideal for meetings, panels, workshops, and small dinners. The room is also equipped with limited hybrid abilities (please contact bizhelp@torontomu.ca for more information).
Size: 1,110 square feet
Maximum Capacity: 75
AV Included: Projector, Drop-down screen, Wired Microphone
Alcohol Licensed: Yes
TRS 1-067 (7th Floor)
At 500-seats, The Steve & Rashmi Gupta Lecture Theatre is the University's largest lecture theatre. Named after Dr. Steve & Rashmi Gupta, this venue has been host to awards ceremonies, movie screenings, plenaries, and academic classes. Its tired seating and large drop down screen ensures every guest has an unobstructed view.
Maximum Capacity: 500
AV Included: Projector, Drop-down screen, Wired Microphone, Zoom & Livestream
Alcohol Licensed: No
Additional Spaces available to book at The Ted Rogers School include:
- Classrooms*
(55 to 200 Capacities) - Breakout Rooms
(8 to 12 capacities) - Boardrooms
(15 to 22 Capacities)
Please contact the TRS Special Events Office for more details.
*Classroom availability is limited during the academic year (September-April) as academic classes take priority. During the months of May to August, these rooms become available to book for corporate or associate group rentals.
Room Rates - External Clients
HST charges where applicable. Prices effective May 1st, 2024. Subject to change without notice.
| Room / Classroom | Half Day (4 Hours or less) | Full Day (8 Hours or less) |
| 55 Capacity Classroom | $195.00 | $300.00 |
| 65 Capacity Classroom | $275.00 | $410.00 |
| 90 Capacity Classroom | $415.00 | $560.00 |
| 135 Capacity Classroom | $455.00 | $675.00 |
| 200 Capacity Lecture Hall | $720.00 | $860.00 |
| 500 Seat Gupta Lecture Theatre | $1,545.00 | $1,870.00 |
| TRS Commons - Full Room | $630.00 | $895.00 |
| TRS Commons - Half Room | $315.00 | $450.00 |
| CPA Lounge | $315.00 | $450.00 |
Capacity Chart
| Room | Reception | Boardroom | Hollow Square | U-Shape | Banquet Rounds | Theatre |
| CPA Lounge (TRS 1-003) |
75 |
28 |
32 |
28 |
64 | 70 |
| TRS Commons (TRS 1-148 & 1-150) |
160 | 44 | 56 | 48 | 152 | 150 |
| TRS Commons North (TRS 1-148) |
82 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 72 |
| TRS Commons South (TRS 1-150) | 72 | 28 | 48 | 28 | 56 | 62 |
Room capacities decrease with additional furniture & custom setups (i.e. buffets, staging, podiums, etc.). Please ensure you pick the room appropriate for your event size.
Resources
Our trusted partners and resources are here to help you along your event planning process.
Use of the ExploreTMU process helps demystify event planning and ensure that your events are safe and successful. ExploreTMU helps you understand and assess ways to mitigate/eliminate potential instances of risk. This process serves to protect you, as event organizers, from liability should an issue arise.
All student group events MUST submit their events to ExploreTMU for risk assessment before being approved to proceed.
All space booked at TRSM will be tentative, and will be confirmed upon ExploreTMU approval. Without approval, reserved space(s) will be released.
Student Life & Campus Engagement
Additional AV equipment required? TMU’s central media services can provide equipment rentals such as microphones and speakers. Service and rental rates apply.
The TRSM Technology Help desk is available to provide on site tech support and setup, along with minimal rental equipment (cables, laptop, etc).
TMU Media Services
KHE 229 (Kerr Hall East)
avhelp@torontomu.ca (opens in new window)
416-979-5000 ext. 554444
TRSM Technolpogy Helpdesk
TRS 1-154 (7th Floor)
bizhelp@torontomu.ca (opens in new window)
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557455
Catering services for all events at the Ted Rogers School must be ordered in-house from the TRS Culinary & Catering Department.
ALL student group events hosted at the Ted Rogers School MUST adhere to the Ted Rogers School Catering Policy.
With a focus on locally sourced, fresh food and entrenched sustainability practices in all they do – they will be sure to meet your needs and your budget.
TRS Culinary & Catering Department
TRS 1-143 (7th Floor)
trs.catering@torontomu.ca
416-979-5000 ext. 553293
The loading dock is available for use for larger scale drop-offs or furniture rentals.
Location: 491 Bay Street (CF Toronto Eaton Centre Shipping/Receiving). The Eaton Center receiving dock entrance is off of Bay Street, just south of Dundas Street on the east side of the street (under the Bell Trinity Building)
To use the loading dock, sign out an access card at the TRS Special Events Office. You are responsible for your own deliveries.
Courier/Delivery Instructions:
- Call your designated contact 10 minutes before entering the dock, so they can meet you by the elevator.
- Take the large ramp to the bottom.
- Advise Cadillac Fairview security that you are going to Ted Rogers School of Management.
- Turn left and follow the signs. Our dock is beside Best Buy/Canadian Tire.
Freight elevator sizing: 7’H x 4.6’W x 8.5’D
Student Groups (TRSM and TMU)
Is your student group looking to host an event here at the Ted Rogers School?
Our Events 101 - Navigating Events at TRSM workshop gives student leaders the right tools to successful plan and execute events at our facilities.
In person workshops are hosted at the beginging of every academic year.
