Students questions

Who can live in residence?
Any student registered in credit, credit-free or academic upgrading programs may live in residence. Priority is given to students enrolled in full-time studies (at least nine credits). Your home address doesn’t matter. You can be from Calgary and be accepted into residence.

Note: MR residences are single-student housing; family housing is not offered.

Is Family Housing offered?
Mount Royal is not able to offer on-campus accommodation to students with families.

Mount Royal and Boardwalk Rental Communities do recognize that securing rental accommodation for your family while you attend Mount Royal can be a difficult and expensive proposition. Boardwalk is expressing their commitment to helping students at Mount Royal by offering ten families a $150/month discount on rental units in their properties. Only three things are required in order for students to take advantage of this excellent opportunity. You must be enrolled in full-time studies at Mount Royal, you must have a family and you need to sign a 12 month lease in order to qualify.
Should you wish to participate in this program, you will need to pick up a “Letter of Confirmation of Enrolment” from the Registrar’s Office and provide it to Boardwalk’s on-site leasing staff when entering into a leasing agreement. All arrangements are to be organized directly with Boardwalk Rental Communities. For leasing opportunities, please visit Boardwalk’s website.

Can I choose my roommate? How are rooms assigned?
We recommend that new students take the opportunity to live with people other than the friends they already know. That way, you won’t miss the opportunity to get to know new roommates.

If you decide to ask for a specific roommate, both of you must make the request in writing. You may complete the Roommate Assignment Form or fill out the information online during the application process.

Can I find out who my roommates are before I move in?
Once you have been placed in your actual room, you will be able to log into the portal to view and contact your new roommates. You will be notified via email once you have been placed.

What if I have problems with my roommate?
We understand that sometimes roommates can’t live together harmoniously, but before you request a room change, please contact your Resident Advisor to help with the situation. To best prepare yourself for living with someone else, please see the Roommate Starter Kit before you move in. There is a room change freeze for the first month of classes.

What is a Resident Advisor (RA)?
A RA is a student trained for a leadership position in residence and dedicated to helping make your residence experience a positive one and to help you make Mount Royal and residence life a success.

RAs live in residence with you, in each East Residence triad and on each West Residence apartment floor.

When will I know if I have been accepted into residence?
Once your application is received, you will be sent information regarding how to pay your $400.00 security deposit. Payment of this deposit secures your place in residence. Your placement letter will be emailed to you at the end of June and residence fees are due early in August. Please see dates and deadlines for more information.

Is there a meal plan?
Mount Royal’s residence facilities are self-contained living units. You have a kitchen with all appliances which can help reduce the costs of your schooling by “eating in.” If you looking for something on campus, there are a variety of cafeteria and food court options.

How will I find out about activities in residence?
Residence Advisors will let you know about the first community meeting and all welcome activities at move-in. There will be a number of monthly activities planned for you and your community by your Residence Advisor, they will be responsible to keep you updated on what is happening in residence. You can find our more by tuning into the Residence Activities Council website, reading the Rez Rambler our biweekly e-newsletter and reading notices posted on residence bulletin boards.

How many students live in residence?
Approximately 1,000 students can live in residence.

What size are the beds in residence?
Beds are super-singles measuring 39"x 80." Many single sheets are made to fit these measurements.

How can I make a request regarding where I would prefer to live?
On your application, you indicate where you would like to live. If you change your mind, or if you did not fill this out and would like to make a preference, get in touch with Residence Services.

When do I find out where my room will be?
Your placement email will describe the type of unit you have been placed in as well as its location. You can log onto the portal to view your suite number and bedroom number once you have been placed.

Is there cable television access in each bedroom?
Cable television is available in each unit’s common room (included in your fees) and there is cable television access in each bedroom (not included in your fees). Please contact Shaw Cable if you would like to have cable television in your bedroom and arrange to be billed directly for the cost. You will also need to make all arrangements to connect and disconnect the cable service.

How can I make long-distance telephone calls?
You will need to purchase a calling card to dial long distance; however, you are able to receive long distance calls.

Local telephone calls, call display and voice mail are included in your fees.

Do I need to bring a modem to gain Internet access?
No. Residence is 100% wireless please view our Internet and Phone page for more information.

Where do I inquire about off-campus housing?
The Students Association of Mount Royal maintains up-to-date listings of houses, duplexes, suites, apartments and room and board for students who do not live on campus. Please phone 403.440.6401 for further information.

It should be noted that Mount Royal does not make arrangements on behalf of the students and that all arrangements for off-campus housing are your responsibility.

The ideal time to visit Calgary and arrange off-campus housing is approximately four weeks prior to the beginning of classes.