Minota Hagey (MH) offers the best of both worlds: a traditional (dorm style) residence with shared kitchens and optional meal plans. MH is also an exclusive upper year community, located on the south side of campus.
NOTE: Beginning in winter 2019, Minota Hagey Residence will continue to provide the same excellent accommodations and community that it always has, but Velocity programming like startup events, founder panels, and mentorship will be expanded to any student living in any of the seven University of Waterloo Residences on campus.
Experience Minota Hagey
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Fast facts
Size: 70 residents
Style: Hybrid (shared kitchen per floor and optional meal plans)
Rooms: Single
Meal plan: Optional
Community: Upper-year students
Upper-year contract: 4-month contracts (Winter or Spring); 8 month contract (fall-winter or fall-spring)
Building: Minota Hagey consists of 3 floors. Each floor has 23-25 students, and 2 dons live in the building. Each floor is co-ed, and has 2 gender neutal bathrooms. The main floor has a Great Hall, which is equipped with a TV, video game consoles, games, and a variety of cables to ensure easy connectivity. There is also a study space and a boardroom.
Features and amenities
Front desk
Minota Hagey does not have a front desk, however, Velocity students can access the front desk services at any of Housing’s other residence buildings.
Wireless Internet
All rooms and common areas include an unlimited high-speed Internet (ResNet) connection.
Don support
Dons are upper-year students who provide students with mentorship and support.
Utilities included
Heat, electricity, water, air-conditioning and Internet are all included with your residence fee.
Laundry facilities
WatCard operated laundry facilities are located in the main laundry facility. Irons and ironing boards are also available from the Village 1 Front Desk for you to use.
Grocery Shuttle
Every Saturday afternoon, a free grocery shuttle will take you to Bridgeport Plaza to shop for groceries.
Shared amenities
As a UWaterloo resident, you have access to amenities located in other residences including: gaming tables, movies, music rooms, fitness rooms, tutoring centres, cafeterias and study rooms.
Shared kitchen
There are three kitchens in the residence including a microwave and cupboards.
Study and meeting rooms
Residents are able to book shared rooms and spaces for group meetings or study sessions.
IT Service Desk
Located in the V1 community centre, the Residence IT Service Desk offers free technical support and services to all residents.
Eatery and dining
While no cafeteria or dining hall is located in Minota Hagey, students can access The Market in the New Residence Building, Mudie’s located in V1, or REVelation located in REV.
Room details and floor plans
All bedrooms in MH include:
Twin-sized bed and mattress (36”x 78”x 6")
Closet, vanity & dresser
Desk, desk lamp & chair
Sink
Bookshelves & waste basket
Unlimited high-speed Internet (ResNet) connection
Curious about what to pack? We've listed what to bring (and what not to bring) for your move into residence!
Single room
Cleaning and housekeeping
All residents are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of their room. Washrooms and common areas are cleaned by Housing staff every day.
All maintenance and repair requests should be reported to the V1 maintenance team right away.
Your Room Number, Minota Hagey Residence,
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3G1
Mail is delivered and picked up daily, except on holidays and weekends. Individual room mailboxes are located inside the main entrance of the Minota Hagey.
Residence location
Frequently asked questions
Can you share my information with friends or family?
No. If someone other than you, the applicant, is trying to obtain information on your behalf, we are not able to release your information to them.
We will only release your information to you, the applicant, as per Policy 46.
We care about your privacy.
What should I do if I notice unsafe conditions in my residence building?
If you notice unsafe conditions in or around our residence buildings, report them to a nearby Housing staff member right away. As per Policy 34, we all have a responsibility to keep our campus safe.
Is tap water safe to drink?
Yes. The Region of Waterloo maintain a high standard of quality assurance to ensure our tap water is safe to drink. For more information about the Region’s water treatment practices, please visit The Region of Waterloo website.
What happens if I lose my key(s)?
Lost keys should be reported to your residence Front Desk immediately.
If you lose your key(s), a spare one will be issued to you for up to 7 business days. If after 7 business days your key(s) has not been returned, you will be assessed a $100 fee to cover the cost of a lock change, and you (and your roommates, if applicable) will be given a brand new set of keys.
Who should I contact if I have a maintenance request?
If an item in your room needs repairs, please contact the maintenance team in your residence building at the following email address:
