Residence Fees
and Meal Plans
Residence fees include the cost of a single room and utilities, with the addition of a meal plan for the Algoma Dormitory and Spirit Village Dorm.
Please note that there is a $50 application fee and the date for applying to residence will be the first Monday in June each year. After your application is received, we will ask you for a $500 deposit to secure your spot.
Residence Fees
Residence fees for September to April are:
| Residence Building | Residence Fee (8 months) | Damage Deposit | Residence Life Fee (8 months) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Village Dorm (International & Canadian student housing) *With Spirit Village Meal Plan | $5,410.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 | View meal plan 2018-2019 (PDF) options |
| Algoma Dormitory (First-year student housing) *With Super Value Meal Plan | $5,910.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 | View meal plan 2018-2019 (PDF) options |
| Algoma Dormitory (First-year student housing) *With Thunderbird Meal Plan | $5,910.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 | View meal plan 2018-2019 (PDF) options |
| Spirit Village Townhouse *No meal plan required | $5,510.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 | — |
*All prices include a $100 damage deposit. The deposit is refundable pending the condition of the accommodations at the time of move out.
**With the exception of those staying in the Spirit Village Townhouses, students are required to purchase one of the meal plan options listed in the chart. Please Note: fees are subject to change at any time.
A meal plan agreement will be included in your residence information package. The agreement must be completed and returned to the housing office prior to your arrival.
Meal Plans
Thunderbirds – (1st year Dorm) MEAL PLAN (Annual) $4600 ($2300 will be charged per semester) This is a tax exempt plan saving you 13% HST at the cash. The Thunderbirds Plan is best for students with a hearty appetite and who will be on campus during most weekends. Based on an average of 120 days per semester this will give you $19 per day to spend at on campus foodservice locations.
Super Value – (1st year Dorm) MEAL PLAN (Annual) $3400 ($1700 will be charged per semester) This is a tax exempt plan saving you 13% HST at the cash. Smart Meal Plan is best for students with a lighter appetite, who are occasionally on campus during weekends and cook from time to time in their residence. Based on an average of 120 days per semester this will give you $14 per day to spend at on campus foodservice locations.
Spirit Village (International Dorm) MEAL PLAN (Annual) $2510 ($1255 will be charged per semester) This is a tax exempt plan saving you 13% HST at the cash. The Spirit (Global) Village Plan is best for students with small appetites, who are not usually on campus during weekend and cook from time to time in their residence. Based on an average of 120 days per semester this will give you $10.50 per day to spend at on campus foodservice locations.
Flex Plan LOAD IN $100 INCREMENTS The flex plan is designed for staff, faculty and students not living on campus.