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Prospective residents' frequently asked questions
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Any student registered in any credit, credit-free or academic upgrading programs may live in Residence. Priority is given to students enrolled in full-time studies (at least nine credits). Your home address doesn't matter. You can be from Calgary and be accepted into Residence.
Mount Royal Residence is single-student housing - family housing is not offered except under the Indigenous Housing Program.
Yes. All roommate requests are handled through Roommate Search in the Residence Application Portal, which is a secure way to search for and message potential roommates. Once you have paid your deposit and are eligible to choose your roommates, more information about Roommate Search will be sent to you.
We recommend that new students take the opportunity to live with people other than the friends you already know. That way, you won't miss the opportunity to get to know new people.
You don't have to choose your roommates, though. If you opt out of Roommate Search, you will assigned according to your profile and room preferences.
Residence is able to accommodate those interested in living with opposite gender and/or non-binary individuals. This means that students of any gender or gender identity could be assigned to the same unit. Click here for more information.
Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen that you can prepare meals in. We encourage you to learn to prepare your own meals as it is a life skill that can help you save money!
New for the start of the Fall 2020 term, MRU is offering three dining plans that will give you access to a variety of delicious food and beverage options! The MRU Dining Plans are available to those living in Residence, to students coming to campus for in-person course exceptions, and to faculty and staff. Dining plans are purchased and loaded through the OneCard and will be available for immediate use at The Table.
If you want to eat out, there are a variety of cafeteria and food court options on campus.
Mount Royal Residence Services provides single-student housing - family housing is not available except under the Indigenous Housing Program.
However, Mount Royal and Boardwalk Rental Communities do recognize that securing rental accommodation for your family while you attend Mount Royal can be a difficult and expensive proposition. Boardwalk is expressing their commitment to helping students at Mount Royal by offering ten families a $150/month discount on rental units in their southwest properties. Only three things are required in order for students to take advantage of this opportunity: you must be enrolled in full-time studies at Mount Royal, you must have a family and you must sign a 12-month lease in order to qualify.
Should you wish to participate in this program, you will need to pick up a Letter of Confirmation of Enrollment from the Registrar's Office and provide it to Boardwalk's on-site leasing staff when entering into a leasing agreement. All arrangements are to be organized directly with Boardwalk Rental Communities. For leasing opportunities, please visit Boardwalk's website.
Student Association of Mount Royal University maintains an up-to-date listing of room-and-board, houses, duplexes, suites and apartments for students who do not live on campus. Please call 403.440.6077 for further information.
Please note that Mount Royal does not make arrangements on behalf of students and all arrangements for off-campus housing are the students' responsibility.
Residence fees vary depending on the type of unit and the term in which you live on campus. One payment per term covers your furnished accommodation and utilities, including Wi-Fi, heat, water and electricity.
View the Rates and Fees page for current amounts, payment options and deadlines.
Mount Royal Residence is intended primarily for students registered at Mount Royal University. Students enrolled in full-time, part-time, credit-free or academic-upgrading studies may be eligible to apply. Priority is given according to the current room-assignment priorities and available space.
Your home address does not affect your eligibility. Students who already live in Calgary are welcome to apply.
East and West Residence together accommodate about 1,000 students.
New residents are generally assigned on a first-come, first-served basis according to when their application is complete and their confirmation deposit is received.
Room and building preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. Accessibility requirements, priority housing groups, Themed Communities and available space may also affect your assignment.
Most Residence units have four bedrooms. A limited number of one- and two-bedroom units are available.
Eligible applicants may use the Residence Application Portal to search for potential roommates or request to live with someone they already know. Residence Services will email you instructions and important deadlines when roommate selection becomes available.
You do not have to participate in roommate selection. If you do not select a roommate, Residence Services will assign roommates based on the information in your application, your room preferences and available space.
Yes. Residence assignments are not automatically separated by gender, and students of different gender identities may share a unit.
Students who prefer to live in a same-gender unit should indicate their gender and housing preference during the application process. This information helps guide the room-assignment process and does not affect the outcome of the housing application.
Every Residence unit has a kitchen where residents can prepare their own meals.
Optional MRU Dining Plans are also available. Dining-plan funds may be used at participating food and beverage locations across campus. Visit the Food Services page for current plans, prices, participating vendors and hours.
Mount Royal Residence primarily provides housing for individual students.
A limited number of family units are available to eligible Indigenous students with dependants through the Indigenous Housing Program. Availability is limited, and applications are managed through the Iniskim Centre.
Visit the Indigenous Housing Program page for eligibility requirements, application information and current availability.
The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University provides off-campus housing information and resources. Visit SAMRU’s Off-Campus Housing resource or contact SAMRU Reception at 403.440.6077.
Mount Royal University does not make off-campus housing arrangements on behalf of students. Students are responsible for evaluating properties, communicating with landlords and entering into rental agreements.