PLH and Lister will not be available for the Spring and Summer terms.

HUB will be partially closed in Spring and Summer terms due to maintenance and deep cleaning projects, with continued occupancy for students in studios, 1-bedroom units and shared unfurnished units.

Transfers will be scheduled for May 6–8, but reach out to us if you need an alternate date. Current residents can remain in their Winter 2022 rooms until their transfer date.

Pinecrest & Tamarack House and Aspen & Maple House offer reduced rates for Spring and Summer terms. Please see all Spring and Summer rates here.

Residents on month-to-month contracts in HUB will continue to pay their usual rate while those applying to remain in shared unfurnished units will be able to pay Spring and Summer term rates.

We strive to accommodate special needs and concerns to the best of our ability. If you have a condition that affects mobility, vision, hearing, learning or physical or mental health, please contact the Academic Success Centre. They will provide us with a recommendation so we can best assist you. There are also single rooms with private washrooms available in International House.

For any other special requirements, please contact us at housing@ualberta.ca before you submit an application.

YES. Subject to availability, all units will be available Fall 2022. You are also welcome to remain in your Spring and Summer term residence at the published Fall 2022 rate. If you have not yet applied, applications are now available through your residence account.

YES. All unit types in HUB will be available for Fall 2022 at their published rates. If you have not yet applied, applications are now available through your residence account.

YES. All units will be available Fall 2022 at the published rate. If you have not yet applied, applications are now available through your residence account.

Storage in residences is very limited - please only bring essential items. Residence Services does not accept responsibility for items in storage.

Lister residents: Some single rooms with shared washrooms will have two sets of furniture. Extra furniture must remain in your assigned room.

Personal parcels and luggage will NOT be accepted by Residence Services prior to your arrival as storage and security for these items cannot be guaranteed. Items that arrive before you move in will be returned to sender.

Necessities

• Government issued photo ID
• Health Care Card and all medications
• Copies of your prescriptions (e.g. medications, glasses, contacts, etc.)
• Contact information for family and friends

Bathroom supplies

• Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
• Toiletry items, including hair dryer/curling iron that operates on 110V/60Hz and fits into standard Canadian power outlets
• Flip flops or shower shoes
• Bathrobe and towels

Bedroom supplies

• Pillows, pillowcases, blankets, and sheets
  (Graduate Residence, Pinecrest House and Tamarack House are furnished with double beds. All other furnished residences have single beds - we recommend XL Twin sheets)
• Laundry bag or basket and laundry detergent
• Electric power bar with surge protection—to protect your electronics
• Alarm clock
• Clothes hangers
• Clothing for all seasons that you can layer
• Study lamp that does not have a combustible or plastic cover
• Power adapter
• Fan
• A small or handheld vacuum

Kitchen supplies

• Dishes, pots, pans, cutlery (recommended for apartment-style residences or residences with no meal plan only). Not recommended for Peter Lougheed Hall or Lister residents as there will be no kitchen facilities available.
• Small cooking appliances*

* IMPORTANT: Cooking and heating appliances such as microwaves, coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, rice cookers and pressure cookers are fire hazards and are NOT allowed in dorm rooms. You may bring them for use in common kitchen areas and apartments.

Other things to consider

• Mini-fridge no larger than four cubic feet (Lister and Nîpisîy House residents)
• Headphones for your computer
• Earplugs
• Photos of family and friends
• Items to personalize your room such as posters, plants and pictures
• Removable adhesive for mounting photos and posters on your walls
• Vacuum and/or toilet plunger. You may wish to bring one or plan to purchase one after you arrive if you feel it is needed.
• Students moving into unfurnished apartments will need to provide their own bedroom, living room and kitchen furniture

Storage in residences is very limited - please only bring items that you know you will have space for. Residence Services does not accept responsibility for items in storage.

Lister residents: some single rooms with shared washrooms will have two sets of furniture. Extra furniture must remain in your assigned room.

Personal parcels and luggage will NOT be accepted by Residence Services prior to your arrival as storage and security for these items cannot be guaranteed. Items that arrive before you move in will be returned to sender.

These items are not permitted, so please do not bring them with you! If you have questions about a particular item, please contact our office at housing@ualberta.ca.

• Furniture (unless you are moving into an unfurnished apartment)
• Speaker systems
• Cooking and heating appliances such as microwaves, coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, rice cookers and pressure cookers are not permitted in dorm rooms. These items are fire hazards, and it would be considered a breach of your Residence Agreement to have one in your room. They may be brought for use in apartments or common kitchens.
• Candles, incense, fireworks, sparklers, etc.
• Guns, knives, weapons, or replica weapons, including air guns, paintball guns, and ammunition
• Room heating devices or alcohol lamps
• Air conditioners
• Hazardous chemicals
• Extension cords over six feet in length
• Pets
• Illegal substances

You are responsible for the provided furniture in your room (including your mattress) from the time that you receive your room keys. Do not move existing furniture within or out of your room. Items removed from the room and placed in storage remain your responsibility. If items are damaged or removed from storage without being returned to your room, you will be responsible for all charges.

Learn more about Community Expectations and why items aren’t permitted.