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The College System

Every Arts & Science student on the St. George campus belongs to a college — a friendly and supportive community of students and scholars within the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Whether you live in residence or commute to campus, you will have access to the many services provided by your college, including academic advising and support, library services, student clubs and associations, intramural sports teams, social events and more.

• About the Colleges

While all seven colleges provide the same core services, they each have their own distinct histories, cultures and traditions. Discover what makes each of the seven colleges unique.

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Tour the Colleges 

Take a self-guided virtual tour of each of the colleges and get to know the unique spaces and helpful services each one has to offer.

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College Membership

Learn more about the college membership process and what factors to consider when selecting your college membership preferences on your Arts & Science application.

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Many undergraduate students find a home in one of the seven college-affiliated residences. If you plan to live on campus, explore the housing options offered by each of the seven colleges.   

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Innis College [email protected]

New College [email protected]

St. Michael's College [email protected]

Trinity College [email protected]

University College [email protected]

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Woodsworth College [email protected]

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Residence Buildings

• Annesley Hall
• Margaret Addison Hall
• Rowell Jackman Hall
• Upper Burwash Hall
• Lower Burwash Hall
• Annesley Hall: dormitory style, all female building
• Margaret Addison Hall: dormitory style, co-ed building
• Rowell Jackman Hall: apartment style, co-ed building
• Upper Burwash Hall: dormitory style, co-ed building
• Lower Burwash Hall: dormitory style, co-ed building
• Single, double and triple rooms
• Shared, gender-inclusive washrooms
• Some rooms with semi-private washrooms
• Most first-year students are housed in double rooms
• Suites are shared by 3-7 students and offer 1-2 washrooms
• Most suites in Rowell Jackman offer a small storage area
• Residence programming includes healthy lifestyle workshops, an environmental committee, community service, and much more
• Located on the east side of campus, steps to the Royal Ontario Museum
• Meals served at Burwash Hall, Ned’s cafe and Ned’s Express.
• Visit Victoria College's website for more information

2024-25 Residence Fees

Residence fees may be subject to change. Please check with the individual residence office for more information. *Meal plan C only available for upper year students.

Address: 150 Charles St W, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1K9, Canada Email: vic.dean@utoronto.ca Phone: 416-585-4494

Life @ U of T

My Unofficial Guide To U of T’s 7 Colleges

I remember being super confused about the university’s colleges when applying to U of T back in 2020. 

"So... I’m a student at the University of Toronto, in the Faculty of Arts and Science, in University College, in the Department of Computer Science. Yeah, I'll remember that." Anisha, 2020

In attempt to ease the mental load for my #UofTBound newbies (congrats, btw! 🎉), here’s a quick rundown of everything I’ve learned about U of T’s 7 colleges over the past year.

What's a college, anyway?

The University of Toronto has a bunch of faculties, with the largest being the Faculty of Arts and Science. 

Within Arts and Science, there are 7 communities/colleges:

• University College
• New College
• Woodsworth College
• Innis College
• St. Michael’s College
• Victoria College
• Trinity College

Each college acts as a home base for academic support, residence events, orientations, scholarships, and library services.

I’m in University College and during my first year I got to attend UCLit events, seek advice from the UC registrar, and participate in UC residence life as a part of it. The other colleges offer similar supports as well.

⭐ IMPORTANT NOTE! The other super swag faculties at U of T (KPE, Daniels, Engineering, and Music, for example) have smaller populations and thus don’t have the same need for a college system. You can still access the same resources and student events within them. 😉

So does it really matter what college you are/are not in? IMO, not really. You’re going to meet cool people and have a blast regardless!

Hope this helps clear up some confusion. I know 2020 Nish would’ve appreciated it.

Cheers luv,

Anisha Latchman

2nd Year Computer Science | Your Life @ UofT Digital Storyteller

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Summer Accommodation

Victoria University Residences provides comfortable and affordable lodging for up to 800 budget-minded travellers. We offer convenient accommodations for your stay in downtown Toronto. Although close to the vibrant city life, Victoria’s beautifully kept grounds and park-like setting suit a more casual pace. The university is located on the campus of the University of Toronto, which is also a beautiful place to explore.

Single and twin-bedded rooms are equipped as study bedrooms. In each room, fresh linen and towels are provided. The washrooms are shared amongst the guests and are located a few steps from each room. Laundry facilities are available in each residence, all laundry machines are card operated. Laundry cards can be loaded with cash, credit card, or Interac.

Please enquire upon check-in to stay connected with complimentary wi-fi.

We offer comfortable and affordable accommodation for anyone visiting. We do have a limited number of accessible rooms. Please contact us if you have any special requests related to accessibility.

Reservations

To make a reservation for summer accommodations, simply complete the reservation form online. All reservations confirmed will receive written confirmation by email.

Should you have any further questions or require further information, please contact our Residence Services Desk at:

Residence Services Desk [email protected] T: 416-585-4524 F: 416-813-4077

Summer Accommodation Daily Rates, May 6–August 11, 2024

Rates are subject to 13 per cent HST tax

Rates are per night

Full payment is due upon check-in

All-you-can-eat breakfast is included.

Housekeeping services and linens are also provided.

A valid government-issued identification card and the credit card used to secure the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in. ** 

If you have any concerns during your stay, please notify Residence Services immediately so they may be addressed appropriately. 

Check-In: 4 p.m.                               Check-Out: 11 a.m .

To make a reservation, please complete the online reservation form below.

Supervised Groups and Conferences

Victoria University offers accommodation to meet the need of groups and conferences. Our variety of residences allows us to best decide which residence would fit the needs of the groups and/or conferences visiting.

For more detailed information about group/conference accommodations, organizers may contact:

Supervisor, Residence Services Phone: (416) 585-4524 Ext.4409 Fax: (416) 813-4077 [email protected]

Online Reservation Application

You may also send your reservation request by completing our Online Reservation Application.

A Visa, Mastercard or American Express Card is required to hold your reservation, and will not be charged unless otherwise stated and/or agreed.

For those who are booking their accommodation as part of a Conference being held at Victoria University, the full amount of your stay will be applied to the credit card provided to hold your reservation approximately one month to one week prior to arrival (unless otherwise agreed).

Room Cancellations:

Failure to provide 24-hour notice of cancellation before the arrival date will result in a charge of one night’s stay plus taxes.

Cancellation fees are non-refundable

• Online Reservation Application 

Until Further Notice:

In response to the Ontario government’s Roadmap to Reopen and public health guidance in Toronto, effective July 1, 2022, the University of Toronto has paused the requirement to be masked in indoor University spaces, unless otherwise required.

While physical distancing and masking are no longer required, we ask everyone to continue to respect the decisions of others regarding these measures, according to their comfort levels and health needs.

We are a mask-friendly environment, and we continue to welcome and encourage everyone to wear a mask. It is vitally important that, even with the easing of provincial measures, we remain vigilant, conscientious, and respectful of one another.

Please note that Residence services, amenities, and COVID-19 Residence rules may change, often on short notice, to respond to developing circumstances and due to health and safety directives.

For more information, visit  utoronto.ca/utogether .

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Welcome to the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto!

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

Innis College

Population: 2,200

There are 11 scenes in this tour

New College

Population: 6,250

St. Michael's College

Population: 5,000

Trinity College

Population: 1,800

University College

Population: 5,300

There are 10 scenes in this tour

Victoria College

Population: 3,790

Woodsworth College

Population: 5,400

Visit U of T

St. george (downtown) campus tours.

The University of Toronto’s St. George campus is a historic institution, founded in 1827 as King’s College, predating the creation of Canada as a country. With a strong connection to the city, the campus has developed in tandem with Toronto, its communities and neighbourhoods, from the very beginning.

You can explore our beautiful campus in person or online, with a guide or independently, with a general campus tour or a specific divisional tour.  We invite you to join us to learn more about life at the St. George campus and its surroundings in downtown Toronto.

Choose Your Tour Type Below:

Looking for a tour of the St. George campus, departments, faculties or residences? Check out all the ways to explore the campus and what interests you from the list below.

In-person St. George campus walking tours focus on undergraduate opportunities and experiences and are perfect for prospective undergraduate students, University of Toronto applicants or students newly admitted to the U of T community, and your families and supporters. You’ll explore campus with a current student Tour Guide, seeing academic buildings, colleges and athletic facilities. Just click on the “register” button to get started!

• Starting Location: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King’s College Circle
• Tour Length: 2 hours
• Accessibility: If you require an accommodation during your tour, please contact us .
• Contact: [email protected] , 416-978-5000

School groups, community groups, and other organizations can request a special tour of the St. George campus for your students. Group tours are available on weekdays and typically offered at 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., depending on availability. Complete the group tour request form with at least two weeks’ notice prior to your group’s preferred tour date.

Families wishing to book a campus tour should register via the general campus tour button in the accordion above.

St. George campus is home to five direct-entry academic faculties: Applied Science & Engineering; Arts & Science; Architecture, Landscape & Design; Kinesiology & Physical Education; and Music. It’s also home to a number of professional and second-entry faculties.  Explore their specialized tours to learn about their unique offerings.

Daniels In-Person Tours

Book an in-person tour of the facilities at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design.

For more information about Daniels tours: Contact : [email protected]

Engineering In-Person Tours

Engineering in-person tours are perfect for prospective Engineering undergraduate students, applicants, or students newly admitted to the U of T Engineering community. This 45-minute tour is led by a current U of T Engineering student and will highlight some key locations, facilities, and the Engineering community on campus. There will be time to ask our students questions and find out first-hand about their experience at U of T. 

For more information about Engineering tours: Contact: [email protected]

Kinesiology In-Person Tours

Imagine a place that applies a physical cultural, biophysical and behavioural lens to all aspects of movement, from overcoming injury and managing disease to health promotion and high-performance athletics. At the University of Toronto, kinesiology is all of this and so much more.

For more information about Kinesiology tours: Contact: [email protected]

Music In-Person Tours

The Faculty of Music offers tours of their academic space, performance space, library and student space.

For more information about Music tours: Contact: [email protected]

Rotman Commerce In-Person Tours

Rotman Commerce, within the Faculty of Arts & Science, holds regular in-person tours and online webchats to give prospective students an opportunity to discover the campus and the programs at Rotman.

For more information about Rotman tours: Contact: [email protected]

All undergraduate students in the Arts & Sciences at the St. George campus are members of a college. Each college has a unique history and a variety of helpful resources available to students. These resources include academic advising, financial counselling, and countless social experiences. Whether you live on or off campus, you will have access to these core services.

Innis College Residence Tours

Join us for a comprehensive tour of Innis’ apartment-style residence and check out all that they have to offer to the friendly, tight-knit Innis community. A Residence Tour Guide (and current resident!) will be showing you around a typical suite, as well as some of the amenities, and share with you the benefits of living in residence.  You will also be able to ask questions throughout the tour.

For more information about Innis College tours: Contact: [email protected]

St. Michael’s College Residence Tours

The St. Mike’s Residence is organized to help students to pursue their degrees in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment. The residence operation accommodates 568 students within five buildings ranging from older Victorian-style homes to larger, more modern structures.

During your tour you will visit a room from each residence building along with the dining hall – a general overview of the campus grounds will be provided. Tour guides welcome any questions regarding residence life. They are very knowledgeable about the SMC community and normally draw on their personal experiences here.

For more information about St. Michael’s College tours: Contact: [email protected]

St. Michael’s College Campus Tour

You are invited to visit St. Michael’s College for a campus tour on Friday afternoons at 3:30pm. Explore SMC’s 11-acre urban oasis while learning about the services and resources that are offered at the college. A residence room will also be featured. The tour is approximately 30 minutes in length and is hosted by the Office of the Registrar and Student Services.

For more information about St. Michael’s College Campus Tours please contact: [email protected]

Trinity College In-Person Tours

An in-person community tour is a great way to see all that Trinity College has to offer, regardless of whether or not you are planning on living in residence.  During the tour, you will also be able to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students (Student Life, Residence Life) and the Office of the Registrar (academics, course, program, and admission). You’ll see all Trinity buildings, including two residence rooms.

For more information about Trinity College tours: Contact: [email protected]

University College Residence Tours

Join us for a tour of University College! The tours are student-led and are approximately 30 minutes long. Your tour guide will be showing units in two of our residence buildings, as well as some of the amenities, and share with you the benefits of living in residence.  You will also be able to ask questions throughout the tour.

For more information about University College tours: Contact: [email protected]

Victoria College In-Person Tours

Book an in-person tour of Victoria College! Tours are led by current Victoria College students and are approximately 45-60 minutes long. Your tour guide will take you into two residence buildings (single and double rooms), the dining hall and Victoria College student centre. You will learn about our campus life, student services and academic programs offered here at Vic!

For more information about Victoria College tours: Contact: [email protected]

Find out more about campus tours here . Your starting point depends on which campus you decide to take a tour of (Mississauga, St. George or Scarborough campus). Be sure to prepare for your tour by watching our tour videos and bringing along questions for your student tour guide.

It depends on where you’ll be coming from, and which of U of T’s three campuses you’ll be visiting. Find directions and maps for each campus here .

What is the difference between the colleges at UOFT?

University of Toronto St George Campus has a college system for the Faculty of Arts & Science. If you’re applying to the school, you’ll want to know what makes each college distinct and different from all others. This will likely motivate your choice when the time comes to rank your preferred college. So, what’s the difference between colleges of UOFT?

There are seven colleges in U of T, which are Innis, Trinity, Victoria, Woodsworth, St Michael’s, New College, and University College. While there are several similarities, differences include upper-year residence, residence style, tuition, scholarships and programs, and proximity to buildings.

When choosing your college, it’s important to know the differences between the colleges and what’s peculiar to each of them. Here, we discuss the colleges in the U of T and the differences between the colleges.

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Colleges at the University of Toronto

There are seven colleges at the University of Toronto, with them being unique in their own right. While it appears their initial purpose is to organize the large population of students in the school and ensure they all have access to the best resources and facilities. But these colleges have developed their unique culture, specialty programs, and style over time.

1.      Innis College

Innis College is the only one named after a professor at the University of Toronto in the person of Harold Innis. Well enough, it’s home to the Cinema Studies program. Other programs such as Urban Studies and Writing and Rhetorics are also here. Its futuristic student residence is one of the best things about it, and there’s also free film Fridays where the CINSSU explores different genres. Founded in 1964, it’s one of the smallest on campus.

2.      Trinity College

This is the smallest college on campus, having been founded in 1851, and for this reason, some consider it to be the most prestigious. However, the college still observes inherited traditions from the British such as formal high tables where attendees wear academic gowns. Programs within this college include Ethics Law and Society, Peace Conflict & Justice Studies, and International Relations. Unsurprisingly, the students are generally politically aware and outspoken. Many students here aspire for careers in international relations and law. Its banquet-style cafeteria is renowned for its tea, and you can expect lots of debates here. Robarts Library is quite close to this place. While the dining halls are great, other facilities in the residence might not be to your taste.

3.      Victoria College

This is the oldest and most historical college at the university. Since 1836 its halls have hosted some of the most prestigious figures in Canada. Popular actor Donald Sutherland and award-winning novelist Margaret Atwood were members of this prestigious hall. The college is known for its creativity, expressiveness, and being artistic. Programs in this college include Material Culture and History and Philosophy of Science. The atmosphere here is quite great, and there’s an abundance of English majors here.

4.      Woodsworth College

It’s one of the newer colleges in the university and has one of the best residences on campus. Given its recent establishment in 1974, its buildings and facilities are fairly new. Programs here include Employers Relations and Criminology. Even though it’s not specifically for Rotman Commerce students, it contains many students in this academic program. Their abundant presence has helped give the college a business casual style and appearance.

5.      University College

This is the most iconic college on campus due to its architecture and existence since 1853. Its antique gargoyles are one of the most popular sights at the University of Toronto. Programs such as Cognitive Science, Canadian Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies are here. It also hosts an annual  Cabaret, and its Fireball marking the great UC Fire of 1890 is well known all around campus. Residences here are either traditional or kitchen style, and it’s close to most engineering and science buildings.

6.      St. Michael’s College

Many regarded this college as the more religious due to being established at the request of the second catholic bishop of Toronto, Monsignor Armand Compte de Charbonnel, in 1853. The programs here also deal with history, theology, and media studies. The Book and Media Studies program is available at this college, and it has its newspaper, The Mike. Kelly Library is also a great place to check out if you’re interested in Media. St Mike’s is known for its party.

7.      New College

New College isn’t as new as its name sounds. In fact, it has been in existence since  1962 and is renowned for its residence architecture. You might get lost wandering the halls of New College, and it’s right next to the Earth Science department. Its architecture complements the Earth Science secret forest next to it. You’ll find several Buddhist Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Women and Gender Studies programs here.

Difference Between the Colleges

Each college at the University of Toronto has its rich history and heritage that makes it distinct. The differences include:

1.      Residence of Upper Year

Only first-year students guarantee residence on campus from the university itself. The residence of students in upper years will depend on each college. For example, in Trinity College, only students with at least a GPA of 3.7 can stay. All other students who want a room will have to enter a lottery to stand a chance of getting space. Students whose parents live in Toronto and who don’t have a GPA of at least 3.7 can’t enter the lottery.

2.      Proximity to Facilities and Buildings

No matter which college you’re staying in, everywhere in the UOFT is accessible and within walking distance. But your college may be a bit far from where your classes are. For example, if you’re staying in St Michaels or Victoria and you’re not a humanities major, you’ll have to go through Queens Park every day to get to class.

3.      Residence Style

Another notable thing about the colleges is the residence types. Some, such as Woodsworth and Innis Colleges, have only single rooms. University College, New College, St Mikes, and Trinity College have single and double rooms. At Victoria College, first-years only have access to double rooms. Of course, you don’t have to stay in residence at your college, and you can get residence in a different college or try to apply to the Chestnut Residence.

4.      Academic Programs and Scholarships

Each college has affiliation to certain programs. This doesn’t mean you have to belong to the college before taking the programs. These colleges also have scholarships that are for their members solely. Victoria College appears to have the highest number of scholarships.

5.      Tuition

The cost of tuition also differs from one college to another depending on meal plans and other resources. Woodsworth and Innis colleges. But University college, Victoria, and Trinity are the most expensive. So, you’ll have to consider this when making your choice.

In Conclusion

Each college on campus has its unique advantages and characteristics that might just make it ideal for you. It’s up to you to decide which one is most suitable for your needs. But the peculiarities are also worth noting.

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Sign up for a campus tour to learn about the services UVic offers for students and see some of our favourite spots on campus, including faculty buildings, athletics facilities and dining locations. Tours are led by UVic students who love to share their personal experiences with visitors!

Your tour will include a look inside a single-bed residence room in Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ (Cheko’nien House) or Tower (depending on the size of the tour group). To protect the privacy and safety of current UVic students, we don't accept requests to see specific rooms or residence buildings.

Daily campus tours are offered Monday through Saturday , and are not available on Sundays or statutory holidays. Tours can be booked up to three months in advance.

COVID-19 precautions

• Masks are encourged in all indoor spaces at UVic, but are not required.
• Tour capacities are currently limited for the comfort and safety of guests.

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The Government of BC requires proof of full vaccination (at least two doses) for anyone over the age of 12 attending an indoor organized event. This requirement will be in place until April 8, 2022.

More information is available from the Government of BC: Proof of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card .

Group tours

We offer customized tours for high schools, colleges, and other student groups who are interested in attending UVic in the future (e.g. Indigenous, youth and agency groups).

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We recommend parking in one of the following locations, all less than a five minute walk from the Welcome Centre:

• Jamie Cassels Centre parkade (Google Maps)
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• Parking Lot 2 (Google Maps)

Pay parking is in effect from Monday to Saturday.

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At Victoria College you will discover the best of all worlds—the academic advantages of Canada's leading research university, the rich diversity of a big city and the close-knit social and intellectual community of a small liberal arts college.

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As an alumna of Victoria College, I know from personal experience how important Vic can be in shaping your life, career, relationships, and worldview. I encourage you to become a part of Vic and let Vic become a part of you. Welcome and best wishes for this new phase of your lives and careers.

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At least 3 people killed after Beryl makes landfall on Texas coast

The latest on beryl's approach to texas.

• Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas early today, the National Hurricane Center said.
• Beryl hit near the coastal town of Matagorda, Texas, about 85 miles south-southwest of Houston, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
• At least three people were killed in the Houston area. The storm has killed people in Venezuela, Jamaica, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the last week.
• Nearly 2 million customers are without power.
• Beryl weakened to a tropical storm after it caused havoc in the Caribbean and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, but it strengthened yesterday with the hot water of the Gulf of Mexico.

The end of Beryl is near, National Hurricane Center says

Dennis Romero

Reporting from Josh Cradduck

What once was Hurricane Beryl continued to weaken tonight and was forecast to become a "remnant low" tomorrow, the National Hurricane Center said.

The news would be the last public advisory about Beryl from the center, it said. Local National Weather Service offices will have the latest information about the system's impact, it said.

The tropical depression was 70 miles east-northeast of Tyler, Texas, and moving north-northeast at 17 mph late tonight. Despite breaking up and losing force, the front was still threatening to flood areas of eastern Texas, western Louisiana and Arkansas overnight, the hurricane center said.

"Several tornadoes" were also possible in those areas, it said.

The National Weather Service defines a "remnant low" as "a post-tropical cyclone that no longer possesses the convective organization required of a tropical cyclone" and has maximum sustained winds of less than 39 mph.

What was left of Beryl was producing sustained winds tonight of about 35 mph, forecasters said.

Utility hopes to have 1 million Houston-area customers back online by Wednesday

Reporting from Amy Calvin

CenterPoint Energy, Houston's primary electricity provider, said it hopes to have power restored to 1 million customers who experienced storm-related outages by the end of the day Wednesday.

The company has so far restored power to more than 425,000 customers in the region, with 1,839,216 still in the dark late Monday, it said by email.

The total number of customers without power at the peak of the storm-related outage was 2.265 million, CenterPoint said in statement late tonight.

Its efforts have been bolstered by about 10,000 workers from outside the company, along with its own force of 1,500 deployed today to restore electricity and reroute power around damaged lines and facilities, according to its statements throughout the day.

CenterPoint said it trucked portable generators to locations with critical need, including a medical facility and an emergency response operation.

Beryl threatens Oklahoma, Arkansas and southern Missouri with heavy rain

Even as it weakened today to a tropical depression, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are potent enough to bring as much as 5 inches of rain to Oklahoma, Arkansas and southern Missouri tomorrow, forecasters said.

The storm will become disorganized on its path north-northeast into the American interior, the National Hurricane Center said in an evening bulletin.

But Beryl is potent enough to produce another 4 to 8 inches of rain, with 12 inches possible, overnight in parts of eastern Texas, the center said. Flash flooding was possible, and rivers could overflow, it said in an evening bulletin.

Unsettled air associated with the system could produce "several tornadoes" tonight in parts of east Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, the center said. The tornado risk will move north-northeast with Beryl to southeast Missouri, northern Tennessee, Kentucky, southern Illinois, southern Indiana and Ohio tomorrow, it said.

The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, was about 30 miles east-southeast of Tyler, Texas, early this evening, according to the hurricane center.

It was headed out of Texas tonight at 16 mph and expected to move more directly toward the northeast faster tomorrow, forecasters said. As it continues to weaken, Beryl will be designated a post-tropical cyclone, they said.

Houston police employee who died in Beryl floodwaters identified

Juliette Arcodia

Acting Houston Police Chief Larry J. Satterwhite identified the employee who died when his vehicle flooded in the storm as Russell Richardson, 54.

Mayor John Whitmire said at a news conference earlier today that the civilian worker had been called in as part of the "tier 1" group of employees asked to help with hurricane response efforts and got stuck in floodwaters while driving to his workplace.

First responders eventually pulled his body from a vehicle on Houston Avenue under Interstate 45, he said.

Richardson worked in the police department's office of technology services as an "information security officer," Satterwhite s aid o n X today.

Utility gets help from thousands of outside workers in effort to restore power

Reporting from Amy Calvin, Tangni Noriega

CenterPoint, Houston's primary electricity provider, said it was essentially all-hands-on-deck and then some in the effort to get nearly 3 million customers back online.

"An additional 10,000 resources from other utilities" were being welcomed to help with the restoration effort, it said in an afternoon statement.

CenterPoint has 1,500 "internal resources" on the job, as well, it said.

By late this afternoon, more than 2.5 million electricity customers remained without power after nearly 700,000 experienced the return of power, the utility said on its storm center update webpage.

CenterPoint did not offer a timeline for full restoration, and officials at a state news conference cautioned that some customers could be in the dark for days. "Customers in the hardest-hit areas may experience prolonged outages and should prepare accordingly," CenterPoint said.

At the state news conference, officials warned residents using mobile, fuel-powered generators to keep them outside at all costs to prevent deadly carbon monoxide from seeping indoors.

Workers finished emergency repairs to dam on Lake Livingston before rain arrived

More than 4 inches of rain fell on parts of Lake Livingston, where construction crews have been racing to repair a dam that remains on “potential failure watch” after heavy rain in April and May. 

There is no immediate danger of a breach or failure of the dam, which is just north of Houston.

The dam is classified as a high-hazard dam in unsatisfactory condition, according to the National Inventory of Dams. Crews have been shoring up the structure since heavy rain caused erosion this spring.

Workers finished some emergency repairs yesterday in advance of the storm, said Vanessa Joseph, a spokesperson for the Trinity River Authority of Texas. 

“Those repairs are going to ensure the dam is ready for any potential rainfall due to Hurricane Beryl,” Joseph said. “In addition to that, if we receive other high flows related to it, the dam should perform as designed.”

Houston police civilian employee dies in floodwaters, mayor says

A Houston Police Department civilian employee died in floodwaters driving into work after being called in to help staff emergency operations, Mayor John Whitmire said.

It was the third death blamed on Hurricane Beryl and its aftermath in Houston, Whitmire said at a news conference. The worker was part of a "tier 1" city response to the storm, he said.

The employee was not identified.

Whitmire said the vehicle stalled in floodwater on the Houston Avenue underpass at Interstate 45.

Beryl forecast to weaken to tropical depression

Mirna Alsharif

Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression tonight or overnight, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Beryl is still producing flash flooding and strong winds over eastern Texas, including at least one tornado that touched down in Jasper.

The storm was 80 miles southeast of Tyler, Texas with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It’s moving northeast at 16 mph.

"A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected tonight and Tuesday, the hurricane center said. "On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move over eastern Texas today, then move through the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday."

Beryl is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone tomorrow, the center said.

Galveston Island mostly without power; some areas could take up to 2 weeks to be restored

Tangni Noriega

Most residents in Galveston Island are without power because of wind damage to power lines, according to the city of Galveston.

"The island experienced substantial wind damage in the form of downed power lines, transformers, trees and other debris," the city said tod a y on Fa cebook .

The city is working with CenterPoint Energy to restore power to the island, but it is warning residents to "prepare for a possible multi-day power outage."

"The estimated timeline is anywhere from 72 hours to two weeks in parts of the island," the city said. "This is the only update we have currently as it relates to power outages."

Several Houston medical facilities close; emergency departments remain open

Elysee Barakett Elysee Barakett is a health intern at NBC News.

Several health groups in Houston closed or announced shorter hours for their outpatient facilities because of Tropical Storm Beryl. Emergency departments will remain open.

Harris Health closed outpatient facilities and canceled elective procedures for today but will keep its emergency department open, it said in a statement. All of MD Anderson Cancer Center’s locations will be closed today to patients except those requiring urgent procedures, according to its website. 

Memorial Hermann Medical Group said in a statement that it has closed some facilities and rescheduled appointments. St. Luke’s Health said on Instagram that St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital sustained damage but that its patients and staff members are safe. It will continue providing emergency care.

Video shows alligator swimming in floodwaters in eastern Texas neighboorhood

Video posted on social media today shows an alligator swimming in floodwaters in a neighborhood in Missouri City, Texas.

The alligator could be seen swimming nearby in floodwaters that surrounded homes in the area and near where residents were trying to secure their boats from sailing away.

Tornado touches down in eastern Texas

A tornado touched down in Jasper, Texas, this afternoon, according to city officials.

The tornado, which affected the western part of the city, caused damage to power lines and buildings.

"We have power outages all over town, and we don’t have an estimated time when they will be restored," the city of Jasper s a id on Fa cebook . "Watch out for down power lines; always treat a power line as if it’s live."

The city shared a video showing downed trees in the road and heavy rain.

'We probably would've been killed': Woman describes surviving tree falling on her home

Priscilla Thompson

A woman and her husband say they're lucky to have survived after a massive tree fell on their home last night in Wharton, Texas.

Sarah Glass said she was sheltering in the living room of the home with her husband when the lights went out. Glass went to the bedroom, and her husband went outside to check the generator.

Later, she heard a "big crash" as she was walking into the kitchen.

"The ceiling had fallen in, and the — you can see the tree branches and the studs and everything were broken and they’re all kind of spiky inside the house," Glass told NBC News.

Glass said that had the generator not stopped working, they would've stayed in the living room, which the tree hit.

"We probably would have been killed," she said.

Two people were killed today in Harris County, Texas, when trees fell on their homes, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year - old woman .

Photos of damage from Hurricane Beryl across Texas

Elise Wrabetz

Beryl came ashore in Texas as a hurricane and dumped heavy rain along the coast Monday.

'Very hazardous' conditions persist in eastern Texas

"Very hazardous" conditions, including life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain that can cause flooding, continue to affect eastern Texas, the National Hurricane Center said in an update this afternoon.

Beryl, which weakened from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm after it made landfall on the Texas coast, is about 45 miles northwest of Houston. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving northeast at 13 mph, the hurricane center said.

Beryl is the first July hurricane to make landfall in Texas in 4 years

Kathryn Prociv

When Beryl made landfall as a hurricane, it became the first hurricane to make landfall in Texas in July since Hanna in 2020 and only the 10th hurricane to make landfall in Texas in July since records began in 1851.

Beryl also made landfall the earliest in the calendar year in Texas since Bonnie landed on June 26, 1986.

This is Day 13 of tracking Beryl. It left Africa as an easterly wave on June 25 and became a named storm on June 29 and a hurricane on June 30.

Hundreds of Texas flights canceled, including 80% out of Houston

The storm is leading to hundreds of canceled flights into and out of Texas on today, including about 529 out of Houston's George Bush International Airport — fully 80% of all flights originating there.

According to FlightAware data , an additional 125 have been canceled out of Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, or about 60% of its outbound flights.

Among airlines, United received the biggest impact, with 405 flights canceled, followed by Southwest at 270, Mesa with 198 and CommuteAir with 143.

Only about 51% of all scheduled U.S. flights were departing on time today, according to Anuvu , another flight tracking site.

74-year-old woman killed after tree falls onto house in Harris County

Nicole Duarte

A 74-year-old woman was killed this morning after a tree fell through the roof of her room in Harris County, Texas, according to the Harris County Constable's Office.

This is the second death reported in Harris County since Beryl made landfall in the state this morning as a Category 1 hurricane. The other fatality was a 53-year-old man who died after a tree fell on a house, officials said.

Beryl has claimed the lives of at least 11 people since last week, including nine across the Caribbean.

Tornado watch issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas until 10 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service.

Beryl downgraded to tropical storm

Beryl has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it continues to move over eastern Texas, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on the Texas coast early this morning but has since weakened. Beryl continues to bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging wind gusts, and flooding rainfall" to the southeast of the state, per the hurricane center.

Beryl is currently 20 miles west of Houston with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph with higher gusts. It's moving northeastward at 13 mph.

Beryl comes early in season due to abnormally high water temperature

Beryl’s early arrival during hurricane season comes from record-warm water temperature in the tropical Atlantic, Brian McNoldy , a senior research associate at University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, wrote in a blog post. 

Hurricane season in Texas runs from June through November, but most hurricane activity happens in August and September. When Beryl formed, the ocean was as warm as it usually is in mid-September.

The Atlantic will continue to see more extreme storms this season due to abnormally high water temperatures and the arrival of La Niña , the cooling phase of the El Niño that will enhance hurricane activity, McNoldy wrote.

The overall hurricane activity during a season is measured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration using the Accumulated Cyclone Energy or ACE index, which accounts for the duration and intensity of storms by measuring wind energy. The ACE index for 2024 is already higher than any other recorded for this time of year, McNoldy wrote.

Map: Over 2 million utility customers without power in Texas

Over 2 million utility customers are without power in Texas as of 9 a.m. local time (10 a.m. ET), according to Poweroutage. us .

Outages are continuing to rise after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the state hours ago.

Man, 53, dies after tree falls onto house in Harris County

Patrick Smith

A man died after a tree fell onto a house in Harris County, Texas, as Hurricane Beryl makes its way north through the state, officials said.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X that officers were called to Heath Grove Court in the Kings River neighborhood on the banks of Lake Houston.

"Preliminary info indicates one person has been confirmed deceased," he wrote.

Gonzalez said the unidentified man, aged 53, was "reportedly sitting in house with family, riding out the storm. An oak tree fell on [the] roof and hit [the] rafters, [and the] structure fell on the male."

His wife and children were unharmed, Gonzalez said.

Tornado watch in effect for southeast Texas, including Houston

There will be a tornado watch in place for southeast Texas, including Houston and Galveston, until 10 a.m. CT. The risk for tornadoes today will be highest this afternoon near the Texas / Louisiana border stretching up toward Little Rock.

Savannah Sellers

A senior emergency response official has urged the people of Houston to stay home and not to travel through rising waters, as more than a million people are without power in and around the city.

"It is bad. We do have approximately 1 million customers without electricity in the Houston area. There's some street flooding, so the situation's gotten bad through the night as expected," Emergency management coordinator for Houston, Thomas Munoz told NBC News.

Munoz said high-water vehicles had been placed strategically throughout the city and that preparations had been ongoing for three or four days.

Asked for his message for people, Munoz said: "Definitely stay home, don't get on the roads."

14 million people under flood watches as Beryl moves north

Some 14 million people from the Texas coast to southern Illinois are under flood watches this morning as Beryl cuts its path through eastern Texas.

Rainfall rates of 3 inches per hour will likely cause significant flash flooding, especially in highly urbanized areas, including Houston.

As tropical moisture heads north through the week, the storm could produce 2 to 4 inches of rain and raise flood concerns for cities such as St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit.

Hurricane Beryl remains a Category 1 Hurricane with 75-mph winds three hours after making landfall on Texas' Gulf Coast. The center is 45 miles north-northeast of Matagorda and is moving north at 12 mph, the National Hurricane Center said in an 8 a.m. ET update.

 The highest wind speeds recorded so far were 89 mph in Port O'Connor and Matagorda Bay, while 69 mph was recorded at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport.

The highest rainfall total recorded in the last 24 hours was 9.08 inches at Palacios in Matagorda County

The center of Beryl is expected to move over eastern Texas today, then move through the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday. Inland flooding and tornadoes will be the greatest risk today as Beryl moves north and east.

More than 1.1 million customers hit with power outages

Mithil Aggarwal

At least 1.1 million customers have been affected by power outages in the U.S. as of 8:10 a.m. ET, according to CenterPoint Energy .

Outages have soared since Beryl made landfall in Texas a few hours ago.

As Beryl makes landfall in Texas, NBC News’ Savannah Sellers talks with Mitch Thames, a public information officer for Matagorda County, about the damage so far.

Texas coast hit with heavy rain and winds

Reporting from Port Lavaca, Texas

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall as a Category 1 storm on the Texas coast, slamming the state with heavy rain and winds. Flooding is a major concern as thousands are already without power. NBC’s Priscilla Thompson reports and the "TODAY" show's Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.

Vehicles flooded and power lines downed in Matagorda, official says

Anthony Cusumano

Beryl has knocked out power for at least 11,000 households in Matagorda County where it made landfall, Mitch Thames, a county spokesperson, told NBC News.

"We have a tremendous number of tree limbs and power lines down," Thames said.

While there were no reports of injuries, he said a number of vehicles have been flooded, which was expected along the coast with the high waves and storm surge.

"We're not done," he said. "If folks think we’re in the eye and the storm has passed ... it’s going to come back on the other side with strong winds, it will continue to rain."

Windsurfers in Galveston enjoy Hurricane Beryl’s waves — before being told to leave

A group of windsurfers took advantage of the high waves on the shores of Galveston Island in Texas yesterday, before Hurricane Beryl made landfall.

But a lifeguard ended their fun and told them to leave the waters.

More than 300,000 out of power in Texas

More than 300,000 customers in Texas have been hit with power outages as of 6:10 a.m. ET, according to PowerOutage.us.

Most of the outages were along the Gulf Coast with the 46,000 residents out of power in the coastal county of Brazoria.

In May, deadly thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds knocked out electricity to almost half a million homes and businesses in Houston, as high-voltage transmission towers were torn apart and power lines were downed.

Beryl 'battering' eastern Texas, hurricane center says

A "life-threatening" storm surge, strong winds and heavy rainfall are "battering" eastern Texas, the National Hurricane Center said in its 6 a.m. ET update.

Beryl was moving inland, the center said, accompanied by damaging winds hitting the coast.

The agency said a monitoring station in Freeport recorded gusts of up to 92 mph, with another station in San Bernard recording sustained winds of up to 52 mph.

More than 2,500 first responders on call for Hurricane Beryl

The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed 2,500 first responders and 1,200 vehicles and machinery ahead of Beryl's arrival.

This includes "swiftwater" boat squads; a public works response team; the Texas A&M Forest Service; the Texas National Guard, which has a Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters; Texas Highway Patrol troopers, who have helicopters with hoist capabilities, as well as teams from several other departments.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is on and with more than 100 staff prepared with 500,000 ready meals, 800,000 liters of water, 20,000 tarps, 2,500 rolls of plastic, and generators.

"Beryl is a resilient storm, and it poses a serious threat for Texans in its path at landfall and the following 24 hours as it moves through Texas," acting Gov. Dan Patrick said in a press conference yesterday.

Windows boarded and signs removed in Texas

Max Butterworth

Apartment windows are boarded up in Corpus Christi yesterday in preparation for Beryl's arrival.Local business owners remove hanging signs ahead of the hurricane's arrival in Galveston.

Power outages hit more than 100,000 in Texas

At least 102,000 customers in Texas were without power as of 5:20 a.m. ET, according to the power-tracking platform PowerOutage.us.

Some 12,000 of those were in Matagorda in southern Texas, where Beryl made landfall.

Beryl makes landfall near Matagorda on Texas' Gulf Coast

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas, near Matagorda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said today.

The hurricane was about 85 miles south-southwest of Houston, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. That speed puts Beryl squarely within the bracket of a Category 1 storm.

How strong is a Category 1 hurricane?

A Category 1 hurricane is the lowest of the five categories, but it's a still a major event that will prompt a wide-scale emergency response.

The Saffir-Simpson scale is based on maximum sustained wind speed — Category 1 means the storm will have consistent winds of 74-95 mph.

This means very dangerous winds that will cause damage. Well-constructed frame homes will sustain damage to their roofs, while large tree branches will snap and shallow-rooted tree will be taken down.

Perhaps most significantly, it could mean extensive damage to power networks, which could take days to fix.

Beryl strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, expected to make landfall in Texas

Beryl strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane last night, ahead of its anticipated arrival on the Texas coast, where it could bring a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds, U.S. forecasters said.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph late yesterday, upgrading it from its status as a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center, citing National Weather Service radar and reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft.

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Hurricane Beryl begins to impact Texas

The effects of Hurricane Beryl are already being felt in Texas. Flash flooding, strong winds and a storm surge are expected for early today and beyond. The "Early TODAY" program’s Frances Rivera and NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman look at what is already here and what is yet to come.