Residence
Residence, the place to be!
- Students in Residence perform better academically
- Residence students are more likely to graduate from university
- Safe and clean furnished rooms
- No cooking means more time for other things
- Meet new people from all over the province and even the world
- Numerous activities and events to be involved in
- Convenient, as it is closer to classes
- Develop lasting friendships and relationships
- Abundance of on-campus support and services
- Personal development and identity is enhanced and supported
Enjoying the convenience of on-campus living, with easy access to classes and study resources, students can build a strong personal and academic foundation for their future by living in residence.
Residence students receive the benefits of a support system to help guide them through the transition to University life. There are numerous opportunities available to get involved within Residence, the University and the communities of Thunder Bay and Orillia.
Lakehead University Residence is an exciting environment to be a part of!
At Lakehead University Residence, we are concerned with your physical environment and the activities that promote the personal growth. University is not limited to simply lectures and laboratories! It is a combination of both in-class and out-of-class learning, meeting new friends, sharing new and past experiences, and discovering new insights about the world and yourself. Our Residence community provides an opportunity to further the learning experience that takes place outside of the classroom. In this way you can enhance your educational experience by getting to know and understand each other through exposure to different ideas and ways of life.
Inter-house activities play a big part in the recreational atmosphere of Lakehead University Residence. By providing the proper physical environment and programming of activities, we hope to foster in our residents a feeling of mutual trust and an increasing sense of responsibility and personal worth.
Students living in our residence community can expect to:
- live in safe, furnished, and well maintained residence halls, apartments and townhouses
- have opportunities to meet and bond with other students in a wide range of social activities
- be supported both personally and academically by student leaders, Residence Life staff, and University support services
It is our hope that you will regard Residence as not just a place to keep you warm and dry, but your "home away from home."
Residences
For full descriptions, please visit our Residence Facilities in Thunder Bay or Orillia.
Thunder Bay Campus
Accommodations at the Lakehead University Thunder Bay Campus are divided into three primary living styles: residence halls, apartments and townhouses. Each style provides a unique environment that allows you to experience freedom while receiving the academic and social support that you need to be successful. All of the residences maintain a sense of community and strive to provide a safe and healthy atmosphere for all of its members. Our residence halls have basic single and single rooms and come with the convenience of a full meal plan. The apartment and townhouse accommodations are reserved for upper-year students.
Click here for more information on Thunder Bay Campus Meal Plan options.
| Room Style | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic Single – room and board | $9,445.00 |
| Single – room and board | $10,145.00 |
| Apartment – room only | $6,715.00 |
| Townhouse – room only | $6,690.00 |
Orillia Campus
Our new environmentally-sustainable 243-bed Orillia Campus residence opened its doors in Fall 2011. The residence features a unique modern design where each student has his/her own single room while sharing a bathroom with only one other person. Each floor houses 40 single rooms, a laundry facility, kitchenette, and quiet room. Residence halls are the preferred type of housing for Secondary School level students who are leaving home for the very first time and for upper year students who want convenience. With a full meal plan included in the accommodation package, residence hall students can enjoy extra study and activity time while not having to worry about meal preparation and clean-up.
| Room Style | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single – room and board | $10,820.00 |
Applying to Residence - High School Students
Admission to Residence is guaranteed to all high school students provide they are admitted to Lakehead University by June 1, 2015.
For complete step-by-step instructions on how to apply to Residence online, visit our Thunder Bay Campus Residence Application or our Orillia Campus Residence Application.
Room Assignments – High School Students
Early submission of your Residence Housing Application and Contract and down payment will increase your chances of getting the type of room you want. Do not wait until the last minute to apply for Residence, complete the Housing Application and Contract and pay your down payment as soon as you have made your decision to come to Lakehead University.
For Orillia students and Thunder Bay students applying for shared rooms application questions are considered when matching roommates.
Applying to Residence – Mature/Transfer and International/Exchange Students
Mature/Transfer students are students transferring from another post-secondary institution or students who graduated from high school more than one year ago. International/Exchange students are students who are applying from outside of Canada or who are exchange students.
For complete step-by-step instructions on how to apply to Residence online, visit our Thunder Bay Campus Residence Application or our Orillia Campus Residence Application.
Lakehead University welcomes all applicants. However, we do not have facilities for married couples or family housing during the fall and winter terms.
Room Assignments – Mature/Transfer and International/Exchange Students
Applicants to Residence whose applications are received by the deadline date will receive a residence room offer by email to their Lakehead University email account. This room offer will have a specific room assignment and deadline date. Residence continues to send out room offers throughout the spring and summer months until Residence is full.
Off-Campus Housing
Students are encouraged to live in the University Residences to receive the maximum benefits of the University experience. Residence Services operates a year-round Off-Campus Housing List which directs and assists students in obtaining living accommodations in the City of Thunder Bay and Orillia. Look through the off-campus housing directory. This service is free of charge for students.