We are happy to tour you and your family/friends around our residences, understanding that tour requests need to be made 2 business days in advance by calling or emailing our office. They may also be requested through admissions during a campus tour. Please know that some halls or rooms may not be viewable just depending on the time of year. Once an inquiry is placed for a tour, we can discuss what is available to view.

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.

The application itself cannot be deferred. Students will need to re-apply for the winter session through eRezLife. However, we will not ask the student to pay another $65.00 application fee. 

Most rooms in residence operate as a single room with no roommate. However, we cannot guarantee a single room for all residents, as rooms are offered first come first serve.

McMaster Hall is the only hall that accommodates roommate requests. When applying, there will be a field you can indicate a person you would like to roommate with. We will only assign based on this request, if the other student also requests you as a roommate on their application. For students who have no roommate requests, we use multiple questions on the application to find roommates who may be best suited, based on their answers.

Pairings are assigned based on gender identity. Couples housing is not offered at this time. 

Student who apply for residence early in the summer are successful in securing a space in residence. However, as we get closer to September, rooms are usually still available, but we cannot guarantee hall/occupancy preferences. In the event we sell out of spaces, a waitlist is started. 

We are unable to show students specific rooms before move in. If you request a tour, we may be able to show a room that is similar to the room that you’ve been assigned.

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.

Yes, while living on campus – parking is guaranteed, if needed. However, you will need to purchase your parking pass seperately, as it is not included in your residence fees. Information on when parking passes launch are on the Parking Services webpage. 

(First and Last Name)
(Box Number) <– this will be given upon move-in.
Brandon University Residence
270 18^th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9

There may be volunteers available to assist with students moving to their rooms; however, heavy items should be the responsibility of the student.

An RA, or Residence Assistant, is a senior student employee trained to build residence community and enforce policy/regulations of the buildings.

There is no limit to the amount of people permitted to assist with your move. 

Yes. To view our guest policy in detail, read our Guest Policy.

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.

As of 2025, we have transitioned to a vending laundry system.

• Brand New Machines – More efficiency and reliability.
• App-Powered Convenience
  • Laundry cards available in lieu of using the app.
• Affordable Pricing – $2.50 per wash and per dry.

Support Contacts can be found on our Residence Handbook & Resources page.

Brandon University Residence recognizes that some students may have medical requirements that may put them in conflict with the Residence Community Living Standards. Anyone requiring accessibility accommodations must contact Student Accessibility Services and provide the required documentation.

Service-Animal-Policy-1.pdf (brandonu.ca)

Room transfer requests can happen for various reasons and are prioritized based on the needs of those who apply and room 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 through your Erez Life Portal. Note: There may be a fee incurred with such a request.

Yes, every student has their own personal access key, which will be emailed to you prior to arrival. For more information on getting connected to the network, as well as troubleshooting, please visit Residence Wireless Internet | Residence (brandonu.ca)

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 follow the Winter Break Policy.

All shared spaces and high touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected regularly by our Building Service Workers – including the communal washrooms. However, students are still expected to leave the spaces tidy by picking up their own garbage and moving furniture back to its original spot.

The short answer is, no. 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 not available.

If you will still be a studying student, you will be assessed a $500 penalty and charged until the end of the term, provided you give proper notification to our office before December 1. Students who fail to give proper notification before December 1, will be charged for the full academic year without further penalties. All students must fill out a ‘Notice of Withdrawal’ form.

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)