Fees | Campus Housing | University of Waterloo

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 2025 to spring 2026 fees | 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 2025 TO SPRING 2026 RESIDENCE FEES

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Traditional Style Residence fees (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Traditional-style residences (dorm) require a meal plan per term in residence. Fees are in effect for the 2025/26 academic year (fall 2025 to spring 2026).

	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	$4,220	$8,440	$16,296
Interconnecting	$4,028	$8,056	$15,912
Double Room	$3,786	$7,572	$15,428
Ron Eydt Village
Double Room	$3,786	$7,572	$15,428
Claudette Millar Hall
Single Room	$4,629	$9,258	$17,114
Semi-private double room	$4,411	$8,822	$16,678

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 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
Traditional A	$4,496	$2,138	$100	$2238
Traditional B	$3,928	$1,854	$100	$1854
Traditional C	$3,360	$1,620	$0	$1620

Important information: The fixed overhead deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining amount is left in your residence meal plan account. The value of this deduction is added back in the form of a 50% reduction upon food purchase. All prices listed above are per term. *Includes a non-refundable $120 fee to support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex dollars: Money that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

Suite Style Residence fees: MKV, UWP, MHR, CLV (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Suite Style Residence fees (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Suite-style apartment residences have optional meal plans as cooking facilities are provided. Fees are in effect for the 2025/26 academic year (fall 2025 to spring 2026).

	Fee per term	Total housing fees for 8 months	Total housing fees for 8 months including optional meal plan (based on meal plan Advantage B below)
Mackenzie King Village
Single Room	$5,038	$10,076	$14,416
UW Place
Single room (2-bedroom suite)	$4,552	$9,104	$13,444
Single room (3- or 4-bedroom suite)	$4,309	$8,618	$12,958
Double room (2-bedroom suite)	$3,976	$7,952	$12,292
Minota Hagey
Single Room	$4,401	$8,802	$13,142
Columbia Lake Village
Single room (4-bedroom suite in CLV- South)	$4,024	$8,048	$12,388
Single room (in a 2-bedroom single grad townhouse in CLV-North) Grads only	$4,024	$8,048	$12,388
2-bedroom suite (family townhouse in CLV - North) Family housing only	Monthly cost: $1,514 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	Savings	Capital Improvement Allotment*
Advantage A	$2,690	$1,235	$100	$1,235	13% tax exemption	$120
Advantage B	$2,170	$1,995	$100	N/A	5% discount	$75
Advantage C	$1,500	$1,425	$0	N/A	N/A	$75

Important information:  Meal plan deductions, savings, and HST exemptions apply only to the term in which the meal plan was purchased. If a new plan is purchased in a future semester, any remaining funds on the account will also have the new plan’s benefits applied. The fixed overhead deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining amount is left in your residence meal plan account. All prices listed above are per term. *Includes a non-refundable fee (see above) to support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex dollars: Money that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

FALL 2026 TO SPRING 2027 RESIDENCE FEES

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH (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).

	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	$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

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 (fall 2026 to spring 2027)

Suite-style apartment residences have optional meal plans as cooking facilities are provided. 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	$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
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.