We cannot guarantee which room will be assigned until the end of August. This is because we are assigning spaces right up until move-in weekend.

We can defer your application to the winter term but we cannot defer your offer. A new offer would be sent in the Fall.

Rooms are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Single occupancy rooms cannot be guaranteed. 

We are currently accepting application for all 3 Residence Halls: McMaster Hall, Flora Cowan Hall, and Darrach Hall; however, the availability of our residence buildings and their respective rates will heavily depend on both the federal and provincial responses to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The level of restrictions placed on Brandon University may affect what we can offer as a Residence Facility, including residence halls, room types, and the overall residence experience. As a result, the room/building options that you select in your housing application may not reflect what your room offer will be.

Unfortunately students cannot view their rooms prior to moving in. One reason being we cannot guarantee room assignments until the end of August. Also, our Residences still operate during the spring and summer. Between turnover and spring cleaning, we will not have student rooms ready until end of August.

We have recommendations in our Move-In Guide which is emailed to students 6-8 weeks prior to checking in. You may also find information in our Residence Handbook.

Residence Assistants may assist students with their belongings. Carts will be available to use but while quantities last. We encourage students to bring their own, if they have them available.

There is currently no limit on the number of people allowed to help. If anything changes due to covid-19, we will send out communication.

Yes, please review our guest policy here

Washers and driers are located in the basement of Darrach Hall and Flora Cowan Hall. McMaster Hall has a laundry room on every even numbered floor. No coin, No card! Just bring soap!

We have a list of supports listed here,  under ‘Student Supports’. You may also connect with the staff at Ancillary Services/Residence Office if you need help with anything.

Room transfer requests can happen for various reasons and are prioritized based on the needs of those who apply and availability. A students’ first contact regarding a room transfer should be their R.A.  If the student would like to move forward with this request, a formal document for room transfers is available at our office. Note: There may be a fee incurred with such a request.

Students are to leave residence 24 hours after their last exam. Students who require to stay on campus during the winter break will need to sign a “Winter Break Agreement” acknowledging the terms for staying on campus, during that period.  

All shared spaces and high touch surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected regularly by our Building Services Workers. 

Meal plan money can only be carried over from first term to second term and must be used by the end of second term. Refunds for unused money are available in the Premium Plan, refunded to the level of the Value Plan. Applicable refunds are credited to the students’ account and can be used towards any outstanding balances, at the end of the students’ contract.

Yes BUT a couple things to note: 

Our offers for returning students are still on a first come first serve basis. So, your same room is not guaranteed. However, returning students do have the option to apply earlier than first year students. Just apply before the deadline for your choice of room, hall and occupancy (while quantities last)