On campus living

3 women in a residence room, furnished with one desk and one bed. 2 women are sitting on the bed, and one at the desk. They are sharing a meal.

All minutes from the heart of campus, living in one of the many residence options means your close to everything you need.

Explore the different on-campus living options below.

Shared benefits, amenities and perks of living on campus (regardless of where you live!):

  • Community focused 
  • Peer support 
  • On-site laundry 
  • Proximity to campus 
  • Academic and social support 
  • Flexible terms 
  • Meal plan and dining options 
  • Networking 
  • Guaranteed high speed internet access 
  • Designated study spaces 
  • Safe and secure environments 
  • All utilities included

Campus Housing

Students walking outside Village 1
Two students sitting in a single room in Minota Hagey
Students walking outside Village 1

Room type(s): Traditional-style single and double rooms, suite-style single rooms 

# of beds: 5800 beds, including 5200 undergraduate, 600 graduate

Who can apply: Undergraduate and graduate students

Meal plan: Required for traditional-style, optional for suite-style

Price range/Fees for 8-month contract:  

  • Suite-style without meal plan: $8,048 - $10,076 (note: budget  $3,000 - $5,000 for food over 8 months) 
  • Traditional with meal plan: $14,292 - $18, 250 (room plus lowest to highest meal plan)

Price/fees inclusions: All utilities included, high speed internet, 24/7 front desk and maintenance, access to amenities

Amenities: study spaces, lounges, multi-faith rooms, music rooms, recreation spaces, and fitness facilities

Contract length: 8-month (fall/winter or fall/spring), 4-month (winter or spring)

Walking distance to SLC: 5 - 20 min

Application months for each term: Fall (opens February), winter (opens September), spring (opens December) 

Living on campus as an upper year perfectly blends newfound independence with that close knit community feeling creating an amazing and unique living experience.

Matthew, Biology

Conrad Grebel

A group of students sitting in the Conrad Grebel cafeteria. You have the group of 6 students in the fore ground, and then other groups of students sitting in the background. All are eating a meal.
A group of 4 students sitting in a Conrad Grebel room. 1 student is sitting on the floor agains the dresser, two students are sitting on a couch, and one student is sitting on a raised bed.
Outside shot of Conrad Grebel showcasing the beach volleyball court.

Room type(s): Double with modular furniture to create a living space that matches your lifestyle 

# of beds: 140, including 70 beds for upper year students

Audience/who can apply: Undergraduate students

Meal plan: Required 

Price range: $7, 485 per term including meal plan

Price/fees inclusions: All-you-can-eat meal plan, student activities fee, utilities, high-speed internet and access to amenities

Amenities: Community building spaces that include firepit, swings, volleyball court, patio, lounges, game room, fitness room, study rooms, library, and music practice rooms 

Contract length: 8-month (fall/winter, fall/spring) and 4-month (winter, spring)

Walking distance to SLC: 6 min

Application months for each term: Open year round 

My university experience has been completely changed because of Grebel. The chance to be creative and grow alongside fellow Grebelites of different years has been an unforgettable experience that has helped me explore myself and expand my abilities while making long-lasting bonds.

Maya, Honours Science and Fine Arts 

Renison

Renison Link Inclusion lounge. Shows the space filled with comfy seating and lots of gathering space.
Renison double room.
A group of students making a mouse antler sign in front of the Renison sign.

Room type(s): Traditional Double Rooms, Traditional Single Rooms, Link Single Rooms, Link Double Rooms, and Traditional Single-occupancy Double Rooms 

# of beds: 218

Audience/who can apply: Undergraduate and Graduate (first-year and upper-years), including transfer and exchange students

Meal plan: Required

Price range/Fees for 8-month contract: $14,605 - $16,839

Price/fees inclusions: $100 in Watcard Flex Dollars each term, an all-you-can-eat meal plan, residence room accommodation, student activities fee, Renison Capital Improvement Fee 

Amenities: access to spaces including library, cafeteria, multi-faith prayer space, Link Inclusion Lounge space

Contract length: 8-month (fall/winter, fall/spring) and 4-month (winter and spring) available 

Walking distance to SLC: 5 min

Application months for each term: Open year-round

Renison believes in inclusion, belonging, and student leadership with over 100 paid and volunteer positions for you to get involved. We also focus on providing support for equity-deserving students. For example, I'm the coordinator of the African, Black, and Caribbean student hangout. For me, Renison is a great place to live, learn, and to lead.

David, Mechanical Engineering student

St. Jerome's

A group of 5 students on the St. Jerome's indoor activity court, in front of the volley ball net.
St. Jerome's double room
Outside view of St. Jerome's.

Room type(s): Traditional double rooms, traditional single rooms, suite style (grad only)

# of beds: 398 current undergraduates, 9 graduate spaces

Audience/who can apply: Grad and undergrad

Meal plan: Required for traditional style. Optional for suite-style.

Price range: 

  • $15,964.65 (double room with all-you care to eat meal plan)  
  • $17,594.65 (single room with all-you-care-to-eat meal plan)
  • $11,772 (graduate only - suite-style without meal plan)

Price/fee inclusions: all-you-care-to-eat meal plan, furnished spaces, student activities, internet, utilities, and access to amenities

Amenities: In-room sinks, gymnasium, fitness room, games room, social and study areas

Contract length: 8-month fall/winter or fall/spring, 4-month winter, 4-month spring 

Walking distance to SLC: 3 min

Application months for each term: Open year-round

SJU quickly became my home away from home. From study sessions and well-being workshops to Karaoke nights and cafeteria chats, every moment has brought connection and joy. I can’t wait to return as an upper-year and keep making memories.

Chloe, Software Engineering

United College

5 students eating together in United College dining room
Photo of United College double room with bunk beds. 3 students sit in the room
3 students walking outside of United College residence.

Room type(s): Traditional-style single and double rooms (some with ensuite washrooms), 2- and 3-bedroom suites; 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. 

# of beds: 435 beds, including 330 for undergrads and 105 for grads

Audience/who can apply: First-year, upper-year, grad, post-doctoral students, and families 

Meal plan: Required for undergraduates, optional for graduates.

Price range/Fees

  • Undergraduate:  $14,803 - $18,308 (for 8 months),
  • Graduate: $1,644 (one-bedroom apartment), $1,963 (two-bedroom apartment) per month 

Price/fees inclusions: All-you-can-eat meal plan, student activities fee, and access to amenities

Amenities: Large, outdoor playing field, meditation room/chapel, student snack kitchen, on-site parking

Contract length: 8-month (fall/winter or fall/spring), 4-month (winter or spring)

Walking distance to SLC: 5 minutes 

Application months for each term: Fall (opens February), winter (opens in spring term), spring (opens winter term)