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 12:00pm (noon) on this day. Temporary housing will 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 to support summer maintenance, deep cleaning and other major projects in residence buildings in order to prepare for Fall 2023.

Space is limited, so apply early to secure a space - the Spring/Summer application will close when we reach capacity.

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Aspen & Maple House

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for Spring/Summer contracts.

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HUB

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for Spring/Summer contracts.

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Pinecrest House

Only 4 bedroom furnished units are available for Spring/Summer contracts.

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Nîpisîy House

4 and 6 bedroom furnished units are available for Spring/Summer contracts.

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

RATES

The Spring/Summer rate is $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

  1. Complete the online application for the Spring and Summer term.
  2. Check your email. We will send eligible applicants a room offer email to your U of A email address, starting in early March.
  3. 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 12:00 pm (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 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.

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 9:00 am 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

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 12:00 (noon) on August 1. Temporary housing will 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.

Residents who do not move out by 12:00 pm (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 12:00 pm (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. 

Residents who do not move out by 12:00 pm (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

When can I apply for spring/summer housing?
Applications will open on February 15.
How do I apply for spring/summer housing?

Through your residence account - the link to the application will show up once you log in on or after February 15.

Is there a deadline to apply for spring/summer housing?

Currently no, but if we have a high number of applications and not enough spaces to offer we will have to turn the application off. Messaging will be provided on the Residence Services website if this happens.

When does spring/summer housing start?

May 5 - New residents can move in on this day. Current residents will be scheduled to transfer to their spring/summer housing assignment on May 5 (Lister, Peter Lougheed Hall & Résidence Saint Jean) or May 12 (any other residence) - you must be on campus at this time.

When does spring/summer housing end?

August 1 at 12:00pm (noon) - spring/summer residents living on campus in Fall 2023 will transfer to their fall assignment on July 28 (you must be on campus at this time). Students not living in residence in Fall 2023 will need to make plans to move out by noon on August 1. Temporary housing will be available from August 1-19 through Student & Guest Services for those who lived in spring/summer housing - limited space will be available. Nightly rate will be $37 plus applicable taxes - inquire through Student & Guest Services.

What kind of contract is available for Spring/Summer?
Spring/Summer contracts are monthly.
What if I need to move out of spring/summer housing early?
Students must provide as much notice as possible if you plan to move out early. Students will only be charged up until we receive their keys and there is no penalty for “breaking a contract” if a student moves out before August 1.
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 type of housing is available for spring/summer housing?

Shared apartments - students should anticipate being assigned to a 4 or 6 bedroom furnished space.

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.

Can I request a roommate for spring/summer?

Students can submit roommate requests, we will do our best to accommodate, but we can’t guarantee that we will be able to meet all requests.

How much does it cost to live in residence for spring/summer?
For those on a spring/summer contract, rent has been “harmonized” for all spaces and will be $745 per month.
What can I bring and not bring?
View what you can and cannot bring on our Move In page.
I am a current resident at the U of A. If I need to transfer to spring/summer housing, when does this happen?
Students currently living in Lister Residence, Peter Lougheed Hall or Résidence Saint Jean will transfer on May 5.

Students currently living anywhere else on campus will transfer on May 12.
If I live in spring/summer housing and need to move into housing for the Fall 2023, what happens?
Students will need to be on campus on July 28 and plan to transfer to their fall assignment at this time.
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.