Spring and Summer Housing

Spring/summer housing is available from May 5 to August 1.

August 1 is before the end of the summer term. Students who are NOT confirmed a space in residence for fall 2023 will need to move out by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on this day. Temporary housing may be available from August 1-19 through Student & Guest Services for those who lived in spring/summer housing - limited space will be available. Students can contact Student and Guest Services by emailing guest.services@ualberta.ca to inquire about this option.

Spring/summer residents who have a confirmed space in residence for the fall 2023 term will not be required to move out of residence between contracts, but will be required to transfer to their fall assignment on July 28. More information will be provided via email to these residents over the summer.

Changes have been made to spring/summer residence options and contracts this year to support summer maintenance, deep cleaning and other major projects in residence buildings in order to prepare for Fall 2023. Please note that anyone staying in Spring/summer housing will be required to move to a new space for the fall.

Aspen & Maple House

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for spring/summer contracts.

Located at 110 Street and 88 Avenue

HUB

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for spring/summer contracts.

Located at 112 Street and 89 Avenue

Pinecrest House

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for spring/summer contracts.

Located at 110 Street and 89 Avenue

Nîpisîy House

4 and 6 bedroom furnished units are available for spring/summer contracts.

Located at 8925 111 Street

Students are applying for a space, not a specific building. Assignments will be based on vacancies and consolidated space.

CONTRACTS AND RATE

Spring/summer housing is on a monthly contract at a rate of $745/month. Rates include heat, water, power and wireless internet.

Students can vacate at any point with notice and rent will be prorated up until August 1.

Your rent will post to your Bear Tracks account on the 15th of each month and is due the last day of the same month. For example, your June rent will post on May 15 and is due on May 31. Learn more about payments.

May rent will post on the next business day after you move into your Spring and Summer assignment and is due on May 31 along with your June rent.

How to apply

Complete the online application for the spring and summer term.
Check your email. We will send eligible applicants a room offer email to your U of A email address, starting in early March.
Applicants who have been offered a room must submit the online confirmation contract and a $500 residence deposit (check your offer email for instructions) no later than 12 p.m. (noon) on the deadline listed in your room offer email. You will need to sign in using your CCID and password and find your confirmation contract.

Eligibility

University of Alberta students are eligible for spring and summer residence. A U of A student is defined as a student enrolled at UAlberta in an active degree program or a U of A student enrolled in Intersession courses. Eligible students MUST possess a valid U of A student ID number and a valid Campus Computing ID (CCID) and password.

*Students not eligible for spring and summer student housing (i.e. students from other post-secondary institutions or students with an affiliation with the U of A outside of the above listed categories) may contact Student & Guest Services by emailing guest.services@ualberta.ca to inquire about alternate accommodation options.

Roommate requests

Roommate requests will be accepted and prioritized in shared apartments provided all residents consent and request to live with each other. We will do our best to accommodate, but we can’t guarantee that we will be able to meet all requests.

Cancellation policy

There is no penalty if you cancel your reservation prior to the contract start date.

Important: There are NO refunds of the residence deposit if you cancel on or after the contract start date.

Please be reminded that the $25 application fee is non-refundable in all cases.

Moving IN

If you are NOT a current resident, you will be able to pick up your keys from the Residence Services Office in International House starting May 5 after 9 a.m. for the spring term or on the date listed in your room offer. Please ensure you bring government issued photo identification with you.

If you are a current resident, you will remain in your current unit and transfer to your Spring and Summer assignment on the date listed below. Instructions will be emailed mid-April.

May 5 for students in Lister Residence, Peter Lougheed Hall and Résidence Saint Jean
May 12 for all other buildings

Moving out

Follow all move out instructions.

If you are transferring to another residence for fall 2023, you must be on site and prepared to move on July 28. Your rate from August 1–27 will be $24/day (equivalent to spring/summer monthly rate). Fall rates begin August 28.

If you are moving out of residence at the end of summer term, you must vacate and return your keys by no later than 12 p.m. (noon) on August 1. Temporary housing may be available from August 1-19 through Student & Guest Services for those who lived in spring/summer housing - limited space will be available. The nightly rate will be $37 plus applicable taxes. For more information, email guest.services@ualberta.ca.

Keys can be returned to the drop box at the entrance of the Residence Services Office in International House or at the Student & Guest Services Desk in Lister Centre.

Residents who do not move out by 12 p.m. (noon) on August 1 will be charged a minimum $85 (improper move-out fee), as well as lock change and key replacement charges.

If you plan to move out of residence before August 1, you must submit a notice to vacate as early as possible to the Residence Services Office in International House prior to vacating. Return your keys by 12 p.m. (noon) on your submitted vacate date. Your rent will be prorated as of the day you return your keys.

Keys can be returned to the drop box at the entrance of the Residence Services Office in International House or at the Student & Guest Services Desk in Lister Centre.

Residents who do not move out by 12 p.m. (noon) on their submitted vacate date will be charged a minimum $85 (improper move-out fee), as well as lock change and key replacement charges.

Frequently asked questions

What if I live in spring/summer housing and move to my fall assignment and then wish to cancel my fall application and reservation?

Students can cancel their space in residence for Fall 2023 BEFORE August 1 without penalty. If a student cancels their space in residence ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, they will still be held responsible for rent and meal plan fees (if applicable) until their Fall 2023 contract end date, whether they are on a 4 or 8 month contract or an 11 month term lease. The only reasons that will be accepted for a break in contract/cancellation are non-acceptance to the U of A or if a student withdraws for the U of A completely. Documentation will be required for these reasons.

What if I want to apply for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment during the spring/summer?

Students applying for Graduate Residence or for a studio/1-bedroom apartment in HUB, Aspen House or Maple House need to apply with a 2022-2023 application; these units are not eligible for the spring/summer rate.

Can I live in my current unit during spring/summer?

All students MUST be prepared to relocate to another unit for the spring/summer term.

Is a meal plan available during spring/summer?

No. Meal plan contracts will start on August 28 for those living in a residence with a meal plan or those subscribing to a voluntary meal plan.

Is there storage available in residence during the spring/summer?

No. Storage will not be available due to lack of space.

Why is Residence Services making these changes?

Changes have been made to Spring/Summer residence options and contracts to support summer maintenance, deep cleaning and other major projects in residence buildings in order to prepare for Fall 2023.

What if I require single accommodation or a private washroom during the spring/summer?

Please email housing@ualberta.ca immediately and we can help you with this type of request.

Who is eligible for spring/summer housing?

University of Alberta students are eligible for spring and summer residence. A U of A student is defined as a student enrolled at UAlberta in an active degree program or a UAlberta student enrolled in Intersession courses. Eligible students MUST possess a valid U of A student ID number and a valid Campus Computing ID (CCID) and password.

*Students not eligible for spring and summer student housing (i.e. students from other post-secondary institutions or students with an affiliation with the UAlberta outside of the above listed categories) may contact Student & Guest Services by emailing guest.services@ualberta.ca to inquire about alternate accommodation options.

More information

As there is no air conditioning in our residence buildings, we recommend that you bring or purchase a fan.
Smoking of any substance is NOT permitted in any of our residences (including e-cigarettes and vaping). Anyone caught smoking may be subject to immediate eviction.
Parking arrangements can be made through Parking Services.
You will need to bring your own blankets, pillows, sheets and towels, etc. as no linen or room service is provided. Pinecrest House has double beds while all others have twin beds. Laundry facilities are available in all residences.