Fees

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We know paying for university can be tough! That's why we offer a range of pricing options to make things easier for students. Our fees are updated each year based on factors like local rent prices, what other univerisites are charging, and the province's rental increase guidelines.Ìý

Each term lasts roughly four months although your specific move-in/move-out dates will be outlined in your contract.The terms are - Fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August).Ìý

Fees for the upcoming academic year are updated each February.

Jump to: Fall 2024 to spring 2025 fees ´¥ÌýFall 2025 to spring 2026 fees

What's included in your fees:

  • Utilities (e.g., electricity, water, heat)

  • High-speed wireless internet
  • 24/7 maintenance support
  • Don support and mentorship for first-years
  • Technical support at the Residence IT Service Desk
  • Front desk assistance
  • Residence-specific amenities (e.g., games, movies, lounges, study spaces, e-sports area, meeting rooms)
  • ExclusiveÌýacademic programming for first-years (Living-LearningÌý³¦´Ç³¾³¾³Ü²Ô¾±³Ù¾±±ð²õ, tutoring, leadership opportunities, and workshops)
  • ExclusiveÌýaccess to fitness,Ìýmusic, and multi-faith spaces

FALL 2025 TO SPRING 2026 RESIDENCE FEESÌý

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Traditional Style Residence fees (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Traditional-style residences (dorm) require a meal plan per term in residence. Fees are in effect for theÌý2025/26 academic yearÌý(fall 2025 to spring 2026).

Ìý Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including mandatory meal plan (based on meal plan Traditional B below)
Village 1
Single Room $4,220 $8,440 $16,296
InterconnectingÌý $4,028 $8,056 $15,912
Double Room $3,786 $7,572 $15,428
Ron Eydt Village
Double Room $3,786 $7,572 $15,428
Claudette Millar Hall
Single Room $4,629 $9,258 $17,114
Semi-private double room $4,411 $8,822 $16,678

Traditional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in traditional style residences and are mandatory for students living in those buildings.ÌýMeal plan feesare set, owned, and operated byÌýUW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

Meal Plan Name What do you pay per 4-month term Meal Plan Funds Flex Dollar Funds Overhead Deduction
Traditional A $4,496 $2,138Ìý $100 $2238
Traditional B $3,928 $1,854 $100 $1854Ìý
Traditional C $3,360 $1,620Ìý $0 $1620Ìý

Important information:ÌýThe fixed overhead deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining amount is leftÌýin your residence meal plan account.ÌýThe value of this deduction is added back in the form of a 50% reduction uponÌýfood purchase.ÌýAll prices listed above are per term.Ìý*Includes a non-refundable $120 feeÌýto support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex dollars:ÌýMoney that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

Suite Style Residence fees: MKV, UWP, MHR, CLV (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Suite Style Residence fees (fall 2025 to spring 2026)

Suite-style apartment residences haveÌýoptionalÌýmeal plans as cooking facilities are provided. Fees are in effect for theÌý2025/26 academic yearÌý(fall 2025 to spring 2026).

Ìý Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including optional meal plan (based on meal plan AdvantageÌýB below)
Mackenzie King Village
Single Room $5,038 $10,076 $14,416
UW Place
Single room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $4,552 $9,104 $13,444
Single room
(3- or 4-bedroom suite)		 $4,309 $8,618 $12,958
Double room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $3,976 $7,952 $12,292
Minota Hagey
Single Room $4,401 $8,802 $13,142
Columbia Lake Village
Single room
(4-bedroom suite in CLV- South)		 $4,024 $8,048 $12,388

Single room
(in a 2-bedroom single grad townhouse in CLV-North)

Grads only

 $4,024 $8,048 $12,388

2-bedroom suite (family townhouse in CLV - North)

Family housing only

ÌýMonthly cost: $1,514

This pricing is for family housing only.Ìý

Optional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in Suite-Style residences or off-campus.ÌýMeal plan feesare set, owned, and operated byÌýUW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

Meal Plan Name What do you pay per 4-month term Meal Plan Funds Flex Dollar Funds Overhead Deduction Savings Capital Improvement Allotment*
Advantage A $2,690Ìý $1,235Ìý $100 $1,235Ìý 13% tax exemption $120
Advantage B $2,170Ìý $1,995Ìý $100 N/A 5% discountÌý $75
Advantage C $1,500Ìý $1,425Ìý $0 N/A N/A $75

Important information:Ìý Meal plan deductions, savings, and HST exemptions apply only to the term in which the meal plan was purchased. If a new plan is purchased in a future semester, any remaining funds on the account will also have the new plan’s benefits applied.ÌýThe fixed overhead deduction is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining amount is leftÌýin your residence meal plan account. All prices listed above are per term.Ìý*Includes a non-refundable fee (see above) to support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex dollars:ÌýMoney that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

FALL 2024 TO SPRING 2025 RESIDENCE FEESÌý

Traditional Style Residence fees: V1, REV, CMH (fall 2024 to spring 2025)

Traditional Style Residence fees (fall 2024 to spring 2025)

Traditional-style residences (dorm) require a meal plan per term in residence. Fees are in effect for theÌý2024/25 academic yearÌý(fall 2024 to spring 2025).

Ìý Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including mandatory meal plan (based on average meal planÌýbelow)
Village 1
Single Room $3,872 $7,744 $14,474
InterconnectingÌý $3,695 $7,390 $14,120
Double Room $3,473 $6,946 $13,676
Ron Eydt Village
Double Room $3,473 $6,946 $13,676
Claudette Millar Hall
Single Room $4,247 $8,494 $15,224
Semi-private room $4,047 $8,094 $14,824

Traditional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in traditional style residences and are mandatory for students living in those buildings.ÌýMeal plan feesare set, owned, and operated byÌýUW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

Meal Plan Name You pay per term Meal $ Flex $ Overhead
Lite $3,115* $1,510 $0 -$1,510
Average $3,365* $1,510 $250 -$1,510
Hearty $3,615* $1,510 $500 -$1,510

Important information:ÌýThe fixed overhead deduction (-$1,510) is applied at the beginning of the term. The remaining amount is leftÌýin your residence meal plan account. The value of this deduction is added back in the form of a 50% reduction uponÌýfood purchase.ÌýAll prices listed above are per term.Ìý*Includes a non-refundable $95 feeÌýto support maintenance of dining facilities.

Flex dollars:ÌýMoney that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

Suite Style Residence fees: MKV, UWP, MHR, CLV (fall 2024 to spring 2025)

Suite Style Residence fees (fall 2024 to spring 2025)

Suite-style apartment residences haveÌýoptionalÌýmeal plans as cooking facilities are provided. Fees are in effect for theÌý2024/25 academic yearÌý(fall 2024 to spring 2025).

Ìý Fee per term Total housing fees for 8 months Total housing fees for 8 months including optional meal plan (based on Saver meal planÌýbelow)
Mackenzie King Village
Single Room $4,622 $9,244 $13,574
UW Place
Single room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $4,176 $8,352 $12,682
Single room
(3- or 4-bedroom suite)		 $3,953 $7,906 $12,236
Double room
(2-bedroom suite)		 $3,648 $7,296 $11,626
Minota Hagey
Single Room $4,037 $8,074 $12,404
Columbia Lake Village
Single room
(4-bedroom suite in CLV- South)		 $3,692 $7,384 $11,714

Single room
(in a 2-bedroom single grad townhouse in CLV-North)

Grads only

 $3,692 $7,384 $11,714

2-bedroom suite (family townhouse in CLV - North)

Family housing only

ÌýMonthly cost: $1,389

This pricing is for family housing only.Ìý

Optional Meal plans:

These meal plans are available to students living in Suite-Style residences or off-campus.ÌýMeal plan feesare set, owned, and operated byÌýUW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

Plan You pay per term Meal $ Flex $ Capital Improvement Allotment Discount
Casual $1,580 $1,330 $200 $50 5%
Saver $2,165 $1,915 $200 $50 5%
Super Saver $2,645 $2,395 $200 $50 13%

5-13% discountÌýwill be applied to most food purchases at UW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ locations.

Flex dollars:ÌýMoney that can be spent on items other than food (ex. Laundry Services). Money can be added to Flex allocation.

Meal plan feesÌýare set, owned, and operated byÌýUW 2025 À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.