Fees

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We know paying for university can be tough! That's why we offer a range of pricing options to make things easier for students. Our fees are updated each year based on factors like local rent prices, what other univerisites are charging, and the province's rental increase guidelines. 

Each term lasts roughly four months although your specific move-in/move-out dates will be outlined in your contract.The terms are - Fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). 

Fees for the upcoming academic year are updated each February.

Jump to: Fall 2026 to spring 2027 fees

What's included in your fees:

  • Utilities (e.g., electricity, water, heat)

  • High-speed wireless internet
  • 24/7 maintenance support
  • Don support and mentorship for first-years
  • Technical support at the Residence IT Service Desk
  • Front desk assistance
  • Residence-specific amenities (e.g., games, movies, lounges, study spaces, e-sports area, meeting rooms)
  • Exclusive academic programming for first-years (Living-Learning communities, tutoring, leadership opportunities, and workshops)
  • Exclusive access to fitness, music, and multi-faith spaces

FALL 2026 TO SPRING 2027 RESIDENCE FEES

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH, NRB (fall 2026 to spring 2027)

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH, NRB (fall 2026 to spring 2027)

Traditional-style residences (dorm) require a meal plan per term in residence. Fees are in effect for the 2026/27 academic year (fall 2026 to spring 2027).

*The New Residence Building will open in 2027.

  Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including mandatory meal plan (based on meal plan Traditional B below)
Village 1
Single room $4,600 $9,200 $17,240
Interconnecting double room $4,390 $8,780 $16,820
Double room $4,127 $8,254 $16,294
Ron Eydt Village
Double room $4,127 $8,254 $16,294
Claudette Millar Hall
Single room $5,046 $10,092 $18,132
Semi-private double room $4,808 $9,616 $17,656

New Residence Building (opening in 2027)
Single room $5416 $10,832 $18,872*
Double room $5048 $10,096

$18,136*

*Meal plans in the New Residence Building are optional, but strongly recommended for students in traditional-style rooms.

Traditional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in traditional style residences and are mandatory for students living in those buildings. Meal plan fees are set, owned, and operated by UW Food Services.

Meal Plan Name What do you pay per 4-month term Meal Plan Funds Flex Dollar Funds Overhead Deduction
Traditional A $4,600 $2,190 $100 $2,190
Traditional B $4,020 $1,900 $100 $1,900
Traditional C $3,440 $1,610  $100 $1,610

Important information: 

HST Savings: Meal plan funds are HST exempt, giving you an automatic 13% savings on eligible purchases during the term the meal plan is active.

Fixed Overhead Deduction: This deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining balance stays in your residence meal plan account, and the value is returned as a 50% reduction on food purchases, giving you full purchasing power. All prices listed above are per term. Includes a non-refundable administrative fee (see above) to support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex Dollars: Funds that can be used for items other than food (e.g., laundry services). Additional money can be added to your Flex allocation.

Suite-style residence fees: MKV, UWP, MHR, CLV, NRB (fall 2026 to spring 2027)

Suite-style residence fees: MKV, UWP, MHR, CLV, NRB (fall 2026 to spring 2027)

Suite-style apartment residences have optional meal plans as cooking facilities are available. Fees are in effect for the 2026/27 academic year (fall 2026 to spring 2027).

  Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including optional meal plan (based on Advantage C meal plan below)
Mackenzie King Village
Single Room
(4-bedroom suite)		 $5,492 $10,984 $17,864
UW Place
Single room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $4,962 $9,924 $16,804
Single room
(3- or 4-bedroom suite)		 $4,697 $9,394 $16,274
Double room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $4,334 $8,668 $15,548
New Residence Building (opening in 2027)

Single room
(2-bedroom suite)

 $5908 $11,817 $18,697
Minota Hagey
Single Room $4,797 $9,594 $16,474
Columbia Lake Village
Single room
(4-bedroom suite in CLV- South)		 $4,387 $8,774 $15,654

Single room
(in a 2-bedroom single grad townhouse in CLV-North)

Grads only

 $4,387 $8,774 $15,654

2-bedroom suite (family townhouse in CLV - North)

Family housing only

 Monthly cost: $1,650

This pricing is for family housing only. 

Optional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in Suite-Style residences or off-campus. Meal plan feesare set, owned, and operated by UW Food Services.

Meal Plan Name What do you pay per 4-month term Meal Plan Funds Flex Dollar Funds Overhead Deduction Administrative Fee
Advantage A $4,600 $2,190 $100 $2,190 $120
Advantage B $4,020 $1,900 $100 $1,900 $120
Advantage C $3,440 $,1610 $100 $1610 $120
Advantage D $2,750 $1,265 $100 $1,265 $120
Advantage E $2,220 $1,000 $100 $1,000 $120

Important information: 

HST Savings: Meal plan funds are HST exempt, giving you an automatic 13% savings on eligible purchases during the term the meal plan is active.

Fixed Overhead Deduction: This deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining balance stays in your residence meal plan account, and the value is returned as a 50% reduction on food purchases, giving you full purchasing power. All prices listed above are per term. Includes a non-refundable administrative fee (see above) to support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex Dollars: Funds that can be used for items other than food (e.g., laundry services). Additional money can be added to your Flex allocation.