Apply to live in residence
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!
Before you apply, check out our residences and unit types to find the building that meets your needs. Please also read our cancellation policy and electronic communications policy.
Applications open September 30 for the following year–apply early!
Application process
Step 1
Get your CCID
A Campus Computing ID (CCID) is the main way to access an abundance of campus resources, including applying to residence. To get one, you must first apply to a program. You will receive a CCID within 72 hours of applying (you do not need to be accepted or conditionally accepted to get a CCID).
Step 2
Submit your application and pay the fee
Log into your residence account using your CCID and fill out the application form. Pay the $25 non-refundable application fee by credit card and submit. Please fill out your application accurately and completely to ensure it gets processed and a spot is held for you in residence.
Fall 2026/Winter 2027 and/or Spring and Summer 2026
Step 3
Confirm your space
In late spring, check your U of A email regularly for information about your room offer or selection.
- Students who applied to a first-year residence will be assigned a room which you can accept by completing the online confirmation contract in the housing portal.
- Students who applied to upper-year residence can choose their building and room. Time slots for room selection are determined by application date, so apply early for the best selection.
Students applying for International House or Résidence Saint-Jean will not be eligible to choose their own room assignment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I change or cancel my application?
Application changes
Applications for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 and Spring/Summer 2026
To change your application, contact residence services from your U of A email address.
North Campus or Campus Saint Jean: Email housing@ualberta.ca
Augustana Campus: Email aughouse@ualberta.ca
Cancellations
To cancel your application, please refer to our cancellation policy.
How do I make arrangements for special accommodation?
Contact the Academic Success Centre (North Campus or Campus Saint-Jean) or the Accessibility Resources (Augustana Campus) if you have a medical condition that affects your mobility, vision, hearing, learning or physical or mental health, or experience a non-medical restriction that affects your ability to participate in your academics or campus life. This is also where you can request accommodation for a service or support animal (this can take 1–2 months to process, so apply as early as possible).
Contact housing@ualberta.ca for gender-inclusive housing or any other special requirements before you submit an application.
We strive to accommodate special needs and concerns to the best of our ability. Learn more about Inclusion and Accommodations.
Can I apply to U of A residence if I'm studing at another post-secondary instution?
No, only current U of A students are eligible to live in U of A residences.
As a First-year student, can I live with my sibiling that is already in an Upper-year residence?
Both students will have to apply for either their respective First-year or Upper-year application then reach out to Residence Services informing us that you are requesting this arrangement. We can then make the change to both applications and place both students on our extenuating circumstances list. As a note, First-year students who live in an Upper-year residence will not receive the same experience as they would if they live in a First-year community.