Apply to live in residence
2025-2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Residence applications are open for students enrolling in the 2025–2026 academic year.
Residence
UPDATE
Upper-year and Graduate students - Room Selection Has Begun!
New for Fall 2025! You should have received your timeslot and instructions on how to select your own room with your roommates (if applicable), pay your non-refundable Residence Deposit and finalize your reservation. If you did not receive a timeslot, please contact us at housing@ualberta.
First-year applicants - Round 1 Room Offers for Fall 2025
Room offers have now been sent to all First-Year students who have been offered admission to the university. Please check your UAlberta email account regularly. Contact us at housing@ualberta if you have been admitted, but have not received an offer. Room offers will continue as students are admitted throughout the summer.
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.
You can apply as early as October 1 the year prior to you attending university.
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.
Winter 2025 (current academic year)
Please contact us at housing@ualberta.ca for application instructions for the current term.
Fall 2025 (next academic year)
Step 3
Confirm your space
In late spring, Residence Services begins the process of assigning rooms. Check your U of A email regularly for a room offer and accept it by completing the confirmation contract linked in the email. At this point, you will need to pay a $500 residence deposit, which goes toward your first month rent.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I change or cancel my application?
Application changes
Applications for Fall 2024/Winter 2025
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
Applications for Fall 2025
Simply revisit the application to make any changes up until April 30.
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.