Lakehead University

Residence Price(s)

2026-2027 Fees (Sept - April):

Thunder Bay Campus:

• Residence Halls: $11,588 - 14,204 (full meal plan included)
• Apartments: $8,562 (meal plan optional, not included in the cost)
• Townhouses: $8,562 (meal plan optional, not included in the cost)

Orillia Campus:

• Residence Halls: $15,443 (7-day meal plan included)

Barrie STEM Hub:

• Apartment: $7,560 (no meal plan)

Room Types

Thunder Bay Campus

First-year students coming directly from high school are primarily assigned to Residence Hall rooms.

Students may choose from 2 room styles: Basic single or single. Furnished rooms include a bed, a desk, desk chair, mini-fridge, phone, Wi-Fi and cable TV access. Houses are co-ed. All of the houses are equipped with a furnished TV lounge, study room, male and female washrooms and a laundry facility. In addition, outdoor bicycle storage shelters are provided. Students may also request to live in a designated quiet residence.

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Barrier-free accommodation is available. Alcohol-free and/or quiet areas are available based on student interest.

Note: All Residence facilities are smoke-free. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas on the campus grounds.

*Some apartment rooms and townhouse rooms are available to high school students under special circumstances.

Orillia Campus

The Residence features a unique, modern design. You will have your own single room and will share a bathroom with 1 other person. Furnished rooms include a double bed, ensuite sink, desk, cable TV access, Wi-Fi and phone.

Each floor houses 40 single rooms, a laundry facility, lounge and quiet study room.

More about features and amenities

Barrier-free accommodation is available. The Residence Halls are co-ed. Alcohol-free and quiet areas are available based on student interest.

Note: The Residence facility is smoke-free. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas on the campus grounds.

Barrie STEM Hub

Lakehead University is proud to partner with Georgian Green Student Rez to offer a welcoming, modern housing option for students studying at the STEM Hub.

Each suite comes with 5/6 fully furnished private bedrooms and two bathrooms. Units comes with a full living room furniture set, a dining table and chairs, and major appliances in the kitchen. Bedrooms include a bed, desk and chair, dresser and closet space.

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Amenities

Students living in residence can expect to be included in a vibrant and active community on weekdays and weekends alike, in which Residence Assistants offer exceptional support to students.

Residence Life staff organize regular residence activities and outings such as movie nights, trips to the ski hills, fun competitions between Houses and opportunities to volunteer.

Residence Guarantee

All high school students who are admitted to Lakehead Thunder Bay or Orillia, complete their Residence Housing Application/Contract and submit the non-refundable $250 down payment by June 1, 2027, are guaranteed a space in residence.

Deposit Required

Students studying at Lakehead Thunder Bay or Orillia, must submit a $250 down payment along with your residence contract by June 1, 2027, to guarantee a spot in residence.

For Lakehead Barrie students, rooms are secured on a first come, first served basis. Deposits are equivalent to your First Month’s rent and Last Month Deposit plus a $40 mattress cover fee and your Resident Events and Activities Programming Fee.

Meal Plans

Thunder Bay Campus

Catered by Aramark Canada Ltd, meals in the Residence Cafeteria and Main Cafeteria offer options for every palate.

Accommodating those with food sensitivities or allergies, Aramark offers a salad bar, homemade soups, wraps and subs, food from the grill, hot plated meals like home cooked pizza, fruit and dessert options.

Vegetarian, vegan, halal, cultural/religious and gluten-free options are available.

The following meal plan is included in the cost of the Residence Halls accommodations:

• All-day dining in the Residence Dining Hall + $800 declining balance.
• Students are allowed unlimited entry into the Residence Dining Hall during regular hours of operation.
• Declining balance dollars can be used anywhere on campus where food service is operated by Aramark.

More information about meal plans

Orillia Campus

A full meal plan is included with the accommodation package.

More information about residence meal plans

Catered by Dana Hospitality, the cafeteria offers meals for every taste. From soup to deli sandwiches and wraps, to home-cooked meals, Dana Hospitality accommodates vegetarian, vegan, halal, cultural/religious and gluten-free options.

Barrie STEM Hub

Each Georgian Green suite has a full kitchen equipped with major appliances to prep and cook meals at home.