Residence Update
Don't Miss Out: Live on Campus this Fall! Residence space is still available! Enjoy the ultimate campus experience, but act fast - spaces are limited! Apply now to secure your spot!
Your Next You Starts Here
Set yourself up for success at the University of Alberta. First-year residence applications are now open.
Learn MoreDid You Know?
- Fall 2027 applications open on September 30 at 6:00AM. You can apply here.
- Applying to an upper-year residence? You can choose your building and room during the Room Selection process that begins in early March! Apply by March 1 to receive priority access and be among the first to select your unit!
- Did you meet your new bestie(s) this year and want to live with them in Residence next year? You can choose your roommate(s) by selecting each other in the Roommate Search after you submit your 2027 Fall application.
- Don't have someone in mind that you'd like to live with? That's okay! You will also be able to select a roommate during the Roommate Search process, being able access other resident's descriptions of themselves and view Room Matching Questionnaire responses that will help you find a roommate match!
Benefits of living in residence
Get the most out of your university experience. Residence is the foundation for you to do, and be, your best.
Higher GPA
Lifelong connections
Peer tutor program
Meal plan
Leadership training
Work where you live
Steps from campus life
Academics in residence
Get the most out of your university experience
Benefit from unparalleled services and programs that support your success.
Focus on your studies, not your stomach
Instead of grocery shopping, meal planning and washing dishes, you can concentrate on your studies and enjoy your university life.
Let us show you around! Take a tour
Discover what life is like in residence. Check out the different room options and pick what works for you.
Additional first-year residence experiences
Peter Lougheed Hall
Located on the edge of Edmonton's stunning river valley, this distinct first-year residence is supported through programs to foster social connections and academic achievements.
Résidence Saint-Jean
Une communauté tissée-serré située au coeur du quartier francophone d’Edmonton où on s’engage à vivre uniquement en français.