Washrooms on campus
Also on this page: Information about period products
Facilities Management is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of more than 210 washrooms on campus. We have a range of facilities, from single-user washrooms to multi-stall. Some locations are gender-specific, while others are all-gender, meaning everyone can use them.
Access to a washroom is a basic right. All-gender washrooms cultivate a sense of belonging for gender diverse students and employees on campus, ensuring that we can all focus on teaching, learning and information sharing. These facilities benefit other members of our community as well, including parents with small children, those with health issues who need privacy and caregivers who may be accompanying someone of another gender. Use the washroom you feel most comfortable using.
Where are washrooms located?
Report an issue
If you see a building issue — such as a dripping faucet, broken towel dispenser or tripping hazard — please let us know. Our call centre is open 24/7 at 403.440.6417. You can also email fm@mtroyal.ca or report via Frontline (employees only) or on the MRU Now app.
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Facilities Management have identified the most effective locations for additional all-gender, multi-user washrooms.
These washrooms are available for public use.
Main Building
B118
B122
B140A
E135 (multi-user)
E139 (multi-user)
E233 (multi-user)
E237 (multi-user)
I141 (multi-user)
I145 (multi-user)
N166 (multi-user)
N170 (multi-user)
N246 (multi-user)
N248 (multi-user)
N342 (multi-user)
N346 (multi-user)
S204 (multi-user)
S206 (multi-user)
T112 (multi-user)
T116 (multi-user)
U100K
U100L
U202 (multi-user)
U206 (multi-user)
W310A
W310B
EA
EA1028 (multi-user)
EA1030 (multi-user)
EA1036
EA2038 (multi-user)
EA2036 (multi-user)
EA2044
EA3082 (multi-user)
EA3084 (multi-user)
EA3106
EB
EB1119
EB1025 (multi-user)
EB1029 (multi-user)
EB2125
EB2020 (multi-user)
EB2040 (multi-user)
EB3028
EB3020 (multi-user)
EB3040 (multi-user)
EC
EC1104 (multi-user)
EC1108(multi-user)
EC1110
EC2106 (multi-user)
EC2108 (multi-user)
ED1104
EL (Riddell Library and Learning Centre)
EL1331
EL1333
EL1452
EL2430
EL3430
EL4430
SB (Springbank hangar)
SB104
SB108
What is an all-gender washroom?
Anyone, regardless of gender identity, can use an all-gender washroom. Your washroom at home is a good example, as are single-user washrooms in the community that everyone uses, such as those on airplanes, at outdoor festivals and in some coffee shops. Other all-gender washrooms are multi-user, with a mix of toilets and urinals, some of which are in stalls, others that are shielded and some that are in the open.
Why do we need all-gender washrooms on campus?
Access to a washroom is a basic right. We are adding to the number of existing all-gender washrooms on campus with multi-user facilities. All-gender washrooms cultivate a sense of belonging for gender diverse students and employees on campus, ensuring that all community members can focus on and succeed in the work of teaching, learning and information sharing.
For some members of our community who are trans or gender non-conforming, public washrooms can be stressful spaces, with stares, questions and even verbal harassment or physical violence. As all-gender washrooms are for everyone, they are safer spaces.
These facilities also benefit other members of our community, including parents with small children, those with health issues who need privacy and caregivers who may be accompanying someone of another gender. Everyone can access the washroom they feel most comfortable using. Refer to signage for the functions in the space: toilets, urinals, accessible washroom facilities and change stations.
Where are all-gender washrooms located?
Mount Royal has a range of all-gender washrooms, including many single-user washrooms. There are all-gender, multi-user facilities in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre — EL1331 and EL1333, as of Monday, March 27— and on the first floor of T-wing (T112 and T116). The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Facilities Management have identified the most effective locations for additional all-gender facilities. The following washrooms will be redesignated as all-gender in May and June:
Main Building, effective Monday, May 1
- First level: E135 and E139; I141 and I145; N156 and N170
- Second level: E233 and E237; N246 and N248; S204 and S206; U202 and U206
- Third level: N342 and N346
Bissett Building, effective Monday, June 19
- First level: EB1025 and EB1029
- Second level: EB2020 and EB2040
- Third level: EB3020 and EB3040
You can use this searchable map of campus (use "gender" as the search term) or see a list of the all-gender/gender-inclusive washrooms on campus.
What if I don’t want to use an all-gender washroom?
Use the washroom that you feel most comfortable using. We understand that some members of our community don’t want to use an all-gender washroom. There are many gender-specific washrooms available. Signage on all-gender washrooms indicate the closest gender-specific facilities.
Why are there two terms — all-gender and gender-neutral — and are they different?
In the past, Mount Royal used “gender-neutral” to describe washrooms everyone could use. This can be seen on the signage for existing facilities on campus. Language (and people) evolve, however. Following consultation with a range of community members on- and off-campus, Mount Royal is using “all-gender washroom” going forward.
Rather than removing and replacing our existing “gender-neutral” signage, which is very expensive, Mount Royal is adding “all-gender” in new signage.
Why doesn’t the University just change all the washrooms on campus to all-gender?
Just as there are reasons for wanting to use an all-gender washroom, there are reasons for not wanting to use them, from religious beliefs to comfort levels around different genders in a washroom setting. With a range of facilities on campus, choose the washroom you feel most comfortable using.
Will there be all-gender washrooms in renovations such as the G-wing project and in new construction on campus?
Mount Royal University is committed to providing safe, accessible and inclusive spaces to our campus community, including all-gender washrooms. This type of facility will be included in new construction projects on campus, as well as in renovations such as G-wing.
How is the University determining which locations will be redesignated as all-gender washrooms?
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion worked with Facilities Management to identify areas of need. This work is ongoing as we continue to improve equity, safety and accessibility on campus.
Who can I contact with questions about all-gender washrooms?
Please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at EDI@mtroyal.ca with any questions.
Period products
Starting in the Fall 2023 semester, 118 women’s, all-gender and single-use washrooms on campus will have period products available at no cost. Mount Royal University is committed to providing safe, accessible and inclusive period products to our campus community. We all have the right to access essential sanitary products, including toilet paper, period products, soap and hand-drying materials.
You can find these period products in baskets or wall-mounted dispensers. Currently, products are in the majority of these washrooms. The exceptions — EL1452, EL2430, EL3430 and EL4430; ED0313 and ED1104; and B140A — will have them shortly. Sanitary waste receptacles have also been added to washrooms where needed.
Why the change?
We don’t charge community members for toilet paper, so why were we charging some members for period products? Providing period products at no cost contributes to equity, diversity and inclusion on our campus. Reducing financial and social barriers to these essential items means more members of our campus community can focus on and succeed in our mission of learning, teaching and information sharing rather than worrying about paying for or finding period products. Increasing access also reduces health issues associated with period product scarcity.
What do I need to do?
Take what you need, when you need it. Period. This ensures that there’s something for others when they need it, too. Although some might feel the urge to load up on products, please only take what you need. The products are restocked twice daily during regular bathroom cleaning schedules. If you see a basket that needs to be refilled, please let Environmental Services know:
- call 403.440.6417
- submit in Frontline via the MRU Now app; employees can also submit the information here
- email mrufrontline@mtroyal.ca