Guaranteed Housing

The University of Alberta guarantees housing to the following students. Some conditions may apply.

Qualifying Group Application
Deadline  
Recommended
Residences
Scholastic Distinction June 15 Lister Centre,
Residence Saint-Jean
Leadership Award Recipients  June 15  Lister Centre,
Residence Saint-Jean
First-Year Undergraduates
applying to North Campus
April 30 Lister Centre

New International Undergraduates*
(including VSCP students) entering their first year at the University of Alberta

April 30 Pinecrest House, Lister Centre, HUB, Residence Saint-Jean, Tamarack House and International House
Exchange Students April 30 Schäffer Hall 
(in Lister Centre)

Varsity Athletes
entering their first year of study at the University of Alberta (a maximum of 15 are chosen by the Faculty of Physical Education)

May 15 Lister Centre,
Residence Saint-Jean
Graduate Recruitment
Scholarship Recipients
May 30    Tamarack House and Graduate Residence

NOTE: A guaranteed spot in residence does not guarantee choice of residence or room type. Guaranteed housing for scholarship recipients is only applicable to students who have been awarded one of the awards listed above. Students that fall into one of the guarantee categories must apply for residence by the deadline stated above to be eligible for the guarantee.

* Residence Services defines an International student as any student attending the University of Alberta who is not a permanent resident and/or who is not a Canadian citizen.