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
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.
Conrad Grebel
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.
Renison
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.
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.
United College
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)