Residence Styles
Check out the different residence style options we have available on our campuses below. Once you've found a style that suits your needs, head over to our Residence Buildings page where you can take a look at the different buildings offered in each style, as well as other information about room type and gender-related housing options.
Brantford
All of our residences in Brantford are apartment-style, which means you have a kitchen in your unit so you can prepare your own meals. Two residence preferences are offered in both gender inclusive housing and co-ed housing.
Apartment-Style, Single Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 2-7 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Depending upon the building, each apartment unit has one to three washrooms. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washrooms).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,757.09 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Convenience Plan for 2019/20
Welcome Convenience Plan – $420
Residence Buildings
Expositor Place, Grand River Hall, Lucy Marco Place, Post House, Wilkes House
Total Number of Beds Available
473 beds in single rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Apartment-Style, Shared Double Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 5-7 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Depending upon the building, each apartment unit has one to three washrooms. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washrooms).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,505.15 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Convenience Plan for 2019/20
Welcome Convenience Plan – $420
Residence Buildings
Grand River Hall, Wilkes House (2 beds)
Total Number of Beds Available
122 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Waterloo
Our buildings are comprised of both dormitory-style accommodations and apartment-style accommodations. The main difference between dormitory-style and apartment-style residences is the kitchen. Dormitory style residences have limited shared cooking facilities, where apartment-style residences each have a kitchen.
Seven residence preferences are offered in gender inclusive housing, eight residence preferences are available in co-ed housing and one residence preference is available in single gender housing.
Dormitory-Style, Semi-Private (Co-Ed Housing)
Each community is co-ed.
One washroom is shared between two students who identify as the same gender or who both applied for gender inclusive housing.
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$4,056.80 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20 (2 options)
5-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,725 per term
7-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,930 per term
Residence Buildings
King Street Residence, Waterloo College Hall, one wing in Willison Hall
Total Number of Beds Available
668 beds in single rooms
16 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students are not able to request a preferred roommate to share the washroom. Students who select this style as one of their residence preference should not form a roommate group, as roommate requests will not be considered.
Dormitory-Style, Traditional, Single Room (Co-Ed Housing)
Each community is single-gender, based upon the gender identity indicated in the residence application.
Communal single-gendered washrooms are shared between all of the students living in the community. Community sizes vary within each building, and can range from approximately 16 – 40 students.
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,235.88 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20 (2 options)
5-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,725 per term
7-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,930 per term
Residence Buildings
Conrad Hall (39 beds), Macdonald House (1 bed), Willison Hall (3 beds)
Total Number of Beds Available
43 beds in single rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences should not form a roommate group, as roommate requests will not be considered.
Dormitory-Style, Traditional, Shared Double Room (Co-Ed Housing)
Communal single-gendered washrooms are shared between all of the students living in the community. Community sizes vary within each building, and can range from approximately 16 – 40 students.
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,235.88 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20 (2 options)
5-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,725 per term
7-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,930 per term
Residence Buildings
Bouckaert Hall, Conrad Hall, Little House, Macdonald House and two wings of Willison Hall.
Total Number of Beds Available
770 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Dormitory-Style, Traditional, Shared Double Room (Single Gender Housing)
Each building is single-gender, based upon the gender identity indicated in the residence application.
Communal single-gendered washrooms are shared between all of the students living in the community. Community sizes vary within each building, and can range from approximately 16 – 22 students.
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,235.88 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20 (2 options)
5-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,725 per term
7-Day All Access Meal Plan – $2,930 per term
Residence Buildings
Euler Residence (cisgender man/male) and Leupold Residence (cisgender woman/female)
Total Number of Beds Available
Euler Residence - 38 beds in shared double rooms
Leupold Residence – 3 beds in single rooms; 38 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
All rooms within each apartment unit will be assigned to students who identify as the same gender or who have applied to gender inclusive housing.
Within each apartment unit, there may be a combination of single rooms and shared double rooms.
Apartment-Style, Ensuite, Single Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 5 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Each student has their own ensuite washroom. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen and living room).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$4,558.54 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20
Apartment Meal Plan – $1,130 per term
Residence Buildings
260 Regina St Apartments, Marshall St Apartments (5 units)
Total Number of Beds Available
327 beds in single rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Apartment-Style, Premium, Single Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 2-5 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Depending upon the building, each apartment unit has two or three washrooms. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washrooms).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$4,346.36 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20
Apartment Meal Plan – $1,130 per term
Residence Buildings
Bricker Residence, King’s Court, Marshall St Apartments, 32 University Ave Apartments
Total Number of Beds Available
869 beds in single rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Apartment-Style, Regular, Single Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 4-6 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Each apartment unit has 1.5 washrooms. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washrooms).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,687.83 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20
Apartment Meal Plan – $1,130 per term
Residence Building
University Place
Total Number of Beds Available
130 beds in single rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Apartment-Style, Premium, Shared Double Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house two students, and both students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Each apartment unit has one washroom. Both students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washroom).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$3,489.63 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20
Apartment Meal Plan – $1,130 per term
Residence Building
Regina Residence
Total Number of Beds Available
22 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.
Apartment-Style, Regular, Shared Double Room (Co-Ed Housing)
These apartment units house 4-6 students, and all students within the apartment unit identify as the same gender.
Each apartment unit has 1.5 washrooms. All students within the apartment unit share the common areas (kitchen, living room and washrooms).
Cost of Residence for 2020/21
$2,699.74 per term
Student Activity Fee – $12 per term
Cost of Mandatory Meal Plan for 2019/20
Apartment Meal Plan – $1,130 per term
Residence Building
University Place
Total Number of Beds Available
112 beds in shared double rooms
Roommate Groups
Students who select this style as one of their residence preferences are able to request a roommate by forming a roommate group.