Please Note: Students must be admitted to Lakehead University before completing a residence application

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Apply for Residence

You're just a few steps away from your home on campus.   

  • Fall/Winter 2026-2027 - Applications open
  • Winter 2027 - Applications open
  • Applications for 2027-2028 will open March 2027

LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us our team at:
(807) 343-8010 ext. 8060 / resaccnt@lakeheadu.ca in Thunder Bay
(705) 330-4010 extension 3001 / resadmin.orillia@lakeheadu.ca in Orillia

Apply for Residence

Before you Apply

Have your Lakehead University student username and password found in your Acknowledgement Letter ready. 

Room assignments will not be completed until the online residence housing application form has been completed and the Residence Office has received your $250.00 down payment. 

It's also important that you make sure that you have familiarized yourself with our accommodations and rates.

High School Students

This application is for students who are planning to graduate from high school in June 2027.

Returning Students

Returning students are those currently living in Residence.

Upper Year Students

Please Note:  There is no down payment required with this application until you receive a room offer.  

Upper year students are those who:

  • Graduated from high school more than one year ago
  • Transferring/graduated from another university or college
  • Current Lakehead students 
  • Professional year BEd program students or one-year HBSW program students
  • 8-month Exchange Students attending Lakehead for full academic year
International Students NEW to Lakehead

The International Student Application is for NEW International Student to Lakehead University.

Exchange Students (4 Month - Fall Term)

Four month exchange students are assigned rooms in the Residence Halls.

Spring & Summer Students

Please Note: There is no down payment required with this application

Accommodation period - May 1, 2027 to August 18, 2027

Townhouses (maximum 4 students).
Rate - TBD per day (Thunder Bay) / TBD per day (Orillia)
Minimum stay is 7 days
All students are charged a $25.00 Residence Activity Fee.

Spring/Summer room charges (and tax if applicable) will be added to your student account based on the information provided on your Residence application form and your account will be adjusted based on the date you move out.  Please advise the Residence Accounts/Admissions Office of any changes with your stay.  

If your stay is less than 4 weeks, you will be assessed applicable Accommodation Tax.

All residence rooms must be vacated by 12 noon August 19, 2027 (Thunder Bay and Orillia) unless students are in Residence for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Meal plans are not available during the summer months.

Winter 2027 Students

Rooms will be reviewed in the order that applications are received and room offers will be sent based on availability and suitability.  Full Winter Term payment is due by December 15, 2026.

Early Arrival Requests

All students who would like to move in before the start of the Residence Contract (September 2, 2027) must submit a request to do so.   

Students will be able to apply for early arrival once they have a confirmed room booking.

Thunder Bay - Email resops@lakeheadu.ca
Orillia - Email resadmin.orillia@lakeheadu.ca

We will make every attempt to have your room ready for your arrival but in some cases your room may not be available.  In the event that we are unable to accommodate your request, there are several hotels close to the University.

Applying

Applying for residence has never been easier! 

  1. Complete the online form
  2. Your application will be added to our Active Applicant Pool.  If a suitable room is available, you will be contacted by email to your Lakehead University email account.  


Notes:

  • Students who would like to arrive at Lakehead University prior to the start of Residence Contract must submit an Early Arrival Request Form.  Early arrival charges will apply.
  • In the event that a student requires accommodation based on any disability, medical condition, height, dietary need, and/or requirements related to lifestyle, culture, gender, or religious needs please email resaccnt@lakeheadu.ca (Thunder Bay) or resadmin.orillia@lakeheadu.ca (Orillia) with your information. 
  • Animals that are deemed Service Animals and have been registered with the Residence Administration Office are permitted.