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Residences and Meal Plans

Residence Price(s)

$7,188 – $11,196 per 2 semesters Prices vary on occupancy (e.g., quad room vs. single apartment).

Room Types

The University of Guelph's residence is one of the largest in Canada. Room types include single, double, triple and quad rooms; 3-person apartments; suite-style apartments; and townhouses. 

Check Housing Services for more detailed information and for virtual room tours.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible rooms
  • Study-intensive areas
  • Residence learning communities
  • Academic clusters
  • Living Learning centres – Arts House, International House, ECO House, La Maison Française, English Learning House, Leadership House
  • Non-smoking
  • Telephone and ResNet are included

Residence Guarantee

Ontario secondary school students who receive an offer of admission to the University of Guelph on or before March 1, 2025, and complete* their residence application on or before April 15, are guaranteed a space in residence. Those who receive an offer of admission after March 1, 2025, or who complete their residence application after April 15, 2025 will be entered into a residence lottery.

International students and Canadian citizens who reside outside of Ontario are guaranteed a space in residence so long as they complete the residence application by June 2, 2025.

*Note: A complete residence application includes submission of the online application and $750 residence deposit.

Information about eligibility for on-campus housing

Deposit Required

$750 deposit is due June 2, 2025.

Meal Plans

Meal plans are mandatory in most buildings. There are 6 plans to choose from. Prices vary depending on size - $5,200 to $7,360 - and are for 2 semesters: 

  • Minimum – designed for students who are not on campus on weekends and those with lighter appetites.
  • Light – suitable for students occasionally on campus on weekends and those with lighter appetites.
  • Full – our most popular plan, designed for students who are on campus on alternate weekends and those with average appetites.
  • Plus – designed for students who are on campus alternate weekends and those with hearty appetites.
  • Varsity – appropriate for students who are on campus most weekends, athletes and those with larger appetites.
  • Ultra – an optional meal plan designed for students who live off campus who want an occasional meal and snack while on campus. Starts at $195, add money any time.

Check Hospitality Services for more detailed information.

Other Information

Rooms are assigned in early August.

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