• The following plans are offered to Brandon University and Assiniboine College students.
• The rates presented are estimates of room and board only and are subject to Board of Governor’s approval.
• Meal plans are mandatory for all students in residence. Click here for more information regarding our Meal Plans.
• Term is defined as at least 4 months, approximately 17 weeks. There are 2 Terms in an Academic Year.
• Scroll down to see our “Room Type” definitions and our “Amenities and Perks”
• For inquiries on our 2025-2026 rates, contact residence@brandonu.ca

Room Costs

Meal Plans

Miscellaneous Fees

Room Types

• Double Room – A spacious room that houses two students. *Couples Housing is not permitted
• Economy Single Room – A cozy room that houses one student. Shared washroom.*
• Standard Single Room – A spacious room that houses one student. Shared washroom.*
• Standard Plus Single Room – A spacious room that houses one student. Private washroom. Available in McMaster Hall only.
• Queen Single Room – A spacious room that houses one student. Private Washroom. Queen bed and executive style furniture. Available in McMaster Hall only.

*Shared washrooms in Flora Cowan Hall and Darrach Hall are communal.
Shared washrooms in McMaster Hall are semi-private (they share with their neighbour)

Communal washrooms are a shared space containing multiple shower, toilet and sink fixtures. In Flora Cowan Hall, showers are individually enclosed by partition walls and an entrance curtain while in Darrach Hall there is a separate room with multiple showers with an entrance curtain for each shower. Both Flora Cowan Hall and Darrach Hall have toilets that are stall-type, with stall walls and doors, as well as sinks within their respective shared spaces.

Miscellaneous Fees

• Application Fee
  Upon applying for residence, each applicant is charged a non-refundable $65.00 application fee. This fee confirms your interest in applying for residence.
• Residence Student Association Fee
  The Residence Councils are funded by the Residence Student Association Fee (R.S.A. Fee). This fee ($60.00) is collected by the University on behalf of the Residence Councils, and disbursed to the Councils twice per year. It is from this means that the Residence Councils derive their operating funds. The R.S.A. fee is charged to each resident at check-in, and is non-refundable.
• Facilities Fee
  Each resident is charged $85.00 per term for a facilities fee. The fund created by the collection of this fee is used for upgrading of residence facilities, such as replacement of carpet, furniture, renovations, etc. This fee is non-refundable.
• Maintenance Fee
  Each resident is charged a $15.00 per term for a maintenance fee. The fund created by the collection of this fee pays for non-recoverable damages within the Residence Complex, such as those damages resulting from normal wear and tear, vandalism, and abuse of Residence property. Residents are encouraged to minimize damages in the Residence Complex so that this fund may be used to make significant positive changes, rather than fund repairs necessary as a result of vandalism or carelessness.
• Room Change Fee
  Residence students who wish to move rooms may be subject to a $50.00 room change fee. This does not include moves based off occupancy requirements or those that are on a room wait list.
• Rule Violation Fee
  Residence students may face a $100.00 rule violation fee, as per the discretion of the Residence and Ancillary Services. For instance, a residence student may be charged a rule violation fee after failing to respond to important residence communication.
• Student Fitness Fee (Non-BU Students)
  All Non-BU Students are charged a fee of $48.90 per term so they have access to the Healthy Living Centre fitness facilities when living in residence.
• Student ID Card (Non-BU Students)
  All Non-BU Students are charged a $28.00 fee for their BU Student ID Card (required for Hall Access and Meals)
• Laundry Services
  $2.50 per wash
  $2.50 per dry
  Residents can add money to their laundry account at any time. Monies added are non-refundable.

Amenities and Perks

• Furnished Room
• On Campus Meal Options NO DISHES!!
• Potable Water
• Electricity
• Heat
• Wi-Fi
• 24/7 Security
• Parking  (Available to Purchase)
• Snow Shoveling
• Convenient Access to Classes for BU Students
• Close to Public Transit
• Regularly Scheduled Events, Programs, Socials