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Am I guaranteed residence?

Queen’s will guarantee a space in residence for:

• Students who receive an offer of admission to Queen’s on or before April 15, 2026
• International students who receive an offer of admission to Queen’s on or before  May 30, 2026
• Indigenous students who receive an offer of admission to Queen’s on or before May 30, 2026.

If you receive a first offer of admission after April 15, 2026, that does not contain a residence guarantee, and you apply for residence and your deposit is received by the deadline of June 1, 2026, at 4 pm ET, then you will be placed in a lottery for access to residence. You will be notified within 10 business days of the application deadline whether you have a residence space. If you are not given a space in residence you will be moved to the waitlist automatically.

If you receive your first offer of admission after June 1, 2026, you may apply to the residence waitlist. Residence offers will continue to be made as spaces become available over the summer. Please refer to your offer letter from Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment if you are not sure if residence is guaranteed for you.

What happens if I get my first offer from Queen's after April 15?

If you get an offer of admission after April 15 you can still apply to residence. Once the application and deposit deadline pass on June 1 at 4 pm ET, we will look to see how many total applications we have received, and how many bed spaces we have. If we have more applications than bed spaces, we will run a lottery for those students who received offers after April 15 to determine who will be offered a space in residence. If you are not given a space in residence you will be moved to the waitlist automatically.

Do I need an offer of admission to Queen's in order to apply to residence?

Yes, you need an offer of admission to apply. However, you do not have to have accepted the offer to apply to residence.

What happens if I do not apply to residence by the deadline?

You can apply to join the waitlist, which will open approximately 10 business days following the application deadline.

I have paid the deposit before the deadline, but I did not apply to residence - am I still guaranteed? 

No. You must pay the deposit and make sure it is received by the deadline and apply to residence by the deadline for your application to be considered complete. 

I am applying to a competitive program. Am I being disadvantaged if not all offers are being made by April 15?

No. Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment anticipates making 90% of offers for all programs by April 15.

How many spaces are there in residence? 

Approximately 4800 spaces are available for incoming First-Year first-year students in Fall 2026.

I deferred from 2025 - do I need to apply to residence for 2026?

Yes, you will need to apply and ensure your deposit is received by the June 1, 4 pm ET deadline. 

Can I choose who to share a room with?

Yes. If you know who you want to share a room with, you can invite them into a roommate group. If you do not know who you want to room with, you can search other students looking to be in a roommate group, and invite them to be part of a group.

How many people can be in a roommate group?

Up to 4 people can be in a roommate group.

If I am in a roommate group what rooms will I see in self-selection?

You will see all multi-occupancy rooms that are available at your self-selection date and time. We typically find that there are spaces in multi-occupancy rooms even toward the end of self-selection. However, we cannot guarantee what inventory will be available and when, as this is determined by the choices previous students will have made.

I am hoping to be in a Single Plus room, and I want to choose who I share a washroom with - can I do this?

Unfortunately, owing to the popularity of the Single Plus room style, we do not allow this. However, if you have been approved for a Single Plus through the accommodations process, you may create a roommate group with someone else who has also been approved for a Single Plus through the accommodations process.   

When can I create my roommate group?

You can create a roommate group starting in early July and during self-selection. You cannot form a roommate group on the application form or before the application deadline.

Can I remove myself from a roommate group?

Yes. If you remove yourself from a 2-person roommate group, your group will be disbanded, and you will choose your rooms at your individually allocated self-selection date and time. 

How do roommate groups choose their room?

A lottery will determine each group member's self-selection date and time. The preferred roommate group can choose a multi-occupancy room during any of the time slots assigned to the group members. The first member of the group to choose a room will pull the rest of the group members into the room.

My friend forgot to apply to residence / is on the waitlist - can they be my roommate?

No. Students who do not apply to residence cannot be in a roommate group. Students on the waitlist cannot be in a roommate group unless they are offered a space in residence and accept before self-selection. 

Are there any other exclusions? 

Yes, some restrictions apply. For example, if you have requested to be in the Quiet Floor UC, which is all Single or Single Plus rooms, you cannot request a roommate. Similarly, if you have requested and been approved for a Single room through the accommodations process, you cannot be in a roommate group.  Or if you have applied to and been accepted into an LLC, but your friend has not been accepted into the LLC, you cannot be in a roommate group unless you withdraw from the LLC.

What is a Living Learning Community?

A Living Learning Community (LLC) is a unique residence community that offers you an opportunity to immerse yourself in a common interest or field of study while living alongside like-minded peers, integrating academic and social experiences. Specific LLCs as well as locations, may change from year to year.

How do I apply to an LLC?

During the application process you will be given the opportunity to apply to one LLC. You will need to provide a brief written response in your application for the following question:

“Please describe why you are interested in being a part of this LLC. What makes you an ideal participant for the LLC you selected?”

Feel free to use examples of relevant personality traits, past activities, interests, awards, volunteer/work experiences, etc. Students will be selected based on their responses, as spaces are limited.

Is it mandatory to apply to an LLC?

No, you are not required to apply if you are not interested in being in an LLC.

What LLCs will there be and where are they located for 2026-27?

The interest-based Living and Learning Communities are:

• Creative Arts – Located in Waldron Tower, 1st floor Expansion (Single, Double room styles).
• Leadership – Located in Smith House, 4th floor (Single Plus room style).
• Women in STEM – Located in Leonard Hall, 4th floor – please note this floor is mixed gender (Single, Double, Loft Double room styles).

The faculty-based communities are:

• Computer Science – Located in Leonard Hall, 3rd floor (Single, Double, Loft Double room styles).
• Engineering – Located in Jean Royce Hall Curran House/Douglas House 3rd floor (Single, Double room styles), and Smith House, 4th floor (Single Plus room style).
• Science – Located in Leonard Hall, 4th floor (Single, Double, Loft Double room styles).
• Social Sciences and Humanities – Located in Leonard Hall, 3rd floor (Single, Double, Loft Double room styles).
• Concurrent Education – Located in Waldron Tower, 3rd floor Expansion (Single room style).

Do you have LLCs in every building?

No, we do not offer LLCs in every building.

When will I find out if I have been accepted into an LLC?

We will contact you via your Queen’s email address at the end of June to let you know if you have been accepted into your LLC.

I want to live in an LLC/UC, but my preferred room style is not available.

Not all room styles are available in all LLCs. We encourage you to choose the option that best aligns with your preferences.

Is it possible to live in an LLC/UC and also have accommodation?

Depending on the location of the LLC and the accommodation required, this may be possible. However, not all LLCs have room styles that can accommodate all needs. We encourage you to contact us ahead of time. You may also choose to apply to an LLC and submit the relevant accommodation form. If the LLC you have selected does not have the room style for which you have been approved, we will let you know and let you choose how you wish to move forward.

What is a Unique Community?

Unique communities are dedicated sections of a building for students who are interested in a specific community type.

How do I apply to a UC?

During the application process, you will be given the opportunity to select a UC. You do not have to apply for a UC in the same way that you apply for an LLC.

Is it mandatory to apply to a UC?

No, you are not required to apply if you are not interested in being in a UC.

What UCs will there be and where are they located for 2026-27?

• Study Floor – Located in Leonard Hall, 1st-floor Annex (Single room style), Waldron Tower, 10th and 11th floors (Single room style – please note these floors are gendered), Endaayaan – Tkanónsote, 1st and 2nd floors (Single Plus room style).
• Alcohol and Cannabis Not Preferred (ACNP) – Located in Leggett Hall 5th floor (Single Plus room style), Victoria Hall 6th floor (Single, Double, and Triple room styles).
• Woman identified – Located in Adelaide Hall and Ban Righ Hall 3rd and 4th floors (Single and Double room styles).
• Pet Friendly – Located in Jean Royce Hall, Tracy House 2nd floor (Single and Double room styles).

Do you have UCs in every building?

No, we do not offer LLCs in every building.

When will I find out if I have been accepted into an UC?

We will meet all requests to live in the Study Floor and Alcohol and Cannabis Not Preferred communities. If there is more demand than space for UC Woman Identified and UC Pet Friendly we will contact you via your Queen’s email address at the end of June to let you know if you are being placed in the UC. Typically, we have been able to satisfy demand for all students requesting to be in the Woman Identified and Pet Friendly UCs.

I want to live in a UC, but my preferred room style is not available.

Not all room styles are available in all UCs. We encourage you to choose the option that best aligns with your preferences.

Is it possible to live in a UC and also have accommodation?

Depending on the location of the UC and the accommodation required, this may be possible. However, not all UCs have room styles that can accommodate all needs. We encourage you to contact us ahead of time. You may also choose to apply to a UC and submit the relevant accommodation form. If the UC you have selected does not have the room style for which you have been approved, we will let you know and let you choose how you wish to move forward.

How do I pay the deposit?

Please follow the instructions on the Residence Fees page.

What is the deposit deadline?

Deposits must be received (not paid) by the deadline of June 1, at 4 pm ET.

What happens if I do not pay the deposit or the deposit is not received by the deadline?

Your application will be marked incomplete. You will be given the opportunity to join the waitlist, which will open 10 business days following the application deadline. 

Is the deposit refundable?

If you have been guaranteed residence, $500 of your $805 deposit is refundable if you cancel your residence application by July 1, 2026 at 4 pm ET. 

After July 1, 2026 at 4 pm ET, your $805 deposit is non-refundable.

The deposit is also non-refundable for students made an offer for residence after July 1.

EXCEPTIONS: If the student’s offer of admission is revoked, or they are approved for a deferral, or they are deemed not eligible for residence but are still attending Queen’s, we will refund the full amount. 

I paid my deposit and applied on time, but I was not guaranteed residence with my offer, and I am now on the waitlist – can I get a refund for my deposit?

Yes, we will refund the deposit in full. If you are subsequently offered a space in residence, you will need to pay the deposit again.

I am a Major Award Winner – do I need to pay the deposit?

Queen’s Financial Aid and Awards Office will be covering the cost of the residence application deposit ($805) to allow Major Award Winners to apply for residence with no financial barrier.

In order for the Financial Aid and Awards office to disburse award funding to your student account in time for the June 1 residence application deadline, you will need to submit your residence application by May 25 at the latest. The Financial Aid and Awards office will not be able to cover the deposit prior to the June 1 deadline for students who have not applied for residence by this date.

If you have already applied for residence, no further action is required. If you have already paid your residence deposit, this additional funding disbursement will remain as credit on your student account for use in the upcoming academic year towards future charges on your account.

If you cancel your application for residence, you will not owe any money. You will not be eligible for a refund as the money is disbursed as part of an award. Exceptions will apply if you paid the deposit before Financial Aid and Awards applied the deposit payment.   

Are the fees per term or per year?

Per year. Please note that fees cover the academic year up until 3 pm after a student’s last exam, and do not automatically cover the whole month of April.

Are the fees for multi-occupancy rooms per person or per room?

Per person.

Do the fees include meal plan?

Yes. The residence meal plan is mandatory for all students living in residence: /food/meal-plans/residence-meal-plan.