McGill University Accommodation: Cost, Facilities & Photos

Are you a 1st year undergraduate student, or a returning student, or a graduate student, or a transfer student at McGill University? Then, you can apply for McGill University accommodations. Located in the heart of Montreal, McGill University offers guaranteed housing residence to all the students. Around 3,000 students live in McGill student housing. The average McGill University residence fees are between 35,762 INR to 1.08 lakhs INR per month. If it feels heavy, you can look for quite, budget-friendly options, at Macdonald Campus student housing. The monthly rent for Macdonald Campus (Laird Hall) 35,762 INR to 41,569 INR. You can choose to stay in single room, double room, graduate room and single room with bathroom. Some features of the McGill student residences are as follows

• Traditional Dormitory Style residences 
  • Single rooms and shared bathrooms
  • A great sense of community that comes from living in a traditional residence
• Modern Dormitory Style residences
  • Newly-renovated accommodations
  • Double rooms with private bathrooms
  • 24/7 front desk security
• Quiet residences
  • An environment conducive to studying or prefer calmer surroundings
  • An extra long twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket and small fridge
  • On-site laundry facilities included in the rent
• Budget friendly accommodations
  • Dormitory style housing with common shared washrooms, kitchens and common rooms
  • 24hr Macdonald Campus Security Office located inside Laird Hall
  • Parking and bicycle storage

If you are applying for undergraduate residence, you need to apply by June 25 of each year. You need to pay the McGill University residence application fee of 1,834 INR. If offered, you also need to pay 61,698 INR as housing deposit fees to secure your place. McGill offers guaranteed accommodation to all newly admitted undergraduate students who are:

• 22 years of age or under (on Sept 1)
• Starting their first year of university studies
• McGill University, accepted their offer of admission, and completed the application to live in residence prior to the housing lottery deadline
• If you are a McGill entrance scholarship holder, one of their top two choices of residence building, provided they apply by the residence application deadline

All student housings are equipped with fully furnished rooms with a desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery etc. Rent of the rooms depend on the hall and room chosen. Candidates must check the room's details during admission at McGill University. McGill Summer accommodations are also available.

McGill University Accommodation for 1st Year Undergraduates

Undergraduate residences reflect the diversity of McGill’s student population. You have to option to choose from the following opitons

• Royal Victoria College West Wing (All Women)
• Upper Residences: Molson, McConnell, and Gardner
• Carrefour Sherbrooke
• New Residence Hall
• La Citadelle
• Douglas Hall
• Shared Housing
• Laide Hous

Details pertaining to 1st year UG Residences at Mcgill University are tabulated below:

Residence for 2nd and 3rd Year Undergraduate Students

2nd and 3rd year Undergraduate students have the option of living in traditional residences offered by McGill University or they also can continue with their previous residence.

Application Process for McGill UG Residences

The application process to apply for McGill University accommodations for 1st year undergraduate students are as follows. 

1. First Log in to Minerva, then open the Student Housing Status Applicant tab.
2. Accept Student Housing Offer.
3. Click I agree after reading the room reservation agreement.
4. Make a rank from each choice option from the given preference of residence halls and type of accommodation. Information about all residence halls and types of accommodation can be found from here. For specific accommodation like dietary or mobility restrictions, special form must be filled.
5. Answer the survey questions which influence you to find a roommate for a double room. Residence hall will assign it by lottery.
6. Payment of 1500 CAD residence fees along with a 30 CAD residence application fee must be paid before deadline.
7. Payment must be done with credit card only.
8. Keep a copy of the Payment confirmation page.

Residence for Graduate Students

McGill University dorm rental varies based on your chosen room type and utilities. Solin Hall residence is the new centralized hub for graduate students to live and thrive. Facilties included in the graduate student housing are as follows

• Laundry facilities in the building 
• Electricity
• Hot water
• Heating
• Internet

Information pertaining to residences for graduate students at McGill University is tabulated below:

Application Process for McGill Graduate Residences

While applying for accommodation, all international applicants must fulfill some minimum academic requirements while applying for admission into graduate courses at McGill University:

• The candidates must have the university degree with a minimum credit of 3.0/4.0 or the equivalent.
• Applicants must fulfil the criteria of McGill graduate department during applying. Admission to McGill is very competitive.
• International applicants must have a score of proficiency in English.
• Candidates must click on "yes" in response to residence accommodation during filling of the admission application form.
• If you do not respond in Residences on the General Application Forms, then must contact the Graduate Housing Office.
• You must check Minerva for housing after admission.
• Confirm your room reservation before the deadline (usually two weeks after application on Minerva).
• Read the detailed information about accommodations before confirmation.
• Arrange the choice of accommodation in a rank, answer some brief questions and pay the residence deposit 1000 CAD with 30 non-refundable application fee.
• Candidates must follow reservation agreements and choices of accommodation.

Residence for Exchange Students

Exchange programmes under Fall 2024, limited housing accommodations are offered to exchange students on a first come first served basis. Accommodations are offered with the shared-facilities and studio apartments based on the room availability in Upper Year Undergraduate and Undergraduate student.

Exchange Students can get accommodation in 510 Pine and 3653 University where monthly rent varies from 589- 880 CAD.

McGill University Off Campus Housing

McGill in collaboration with Places4Students, the leading apartment listing services offer rental property for both the downtown and Macdonald campuses with student sublets, roommate profiles, and many more options.
Contact Details-
1-866-766-0767 (toll-free in North America) (Customer Support Team)
Email: admin@places4students.com

Royal Victoria College Residence

Dormitory-style along with shared washroom facilities located centrally on each floor. Shared kitchenettes and common rooms include 2 TV rooms, games room, aerobics room, study room and a large lounge. It is 8-10 minutes walk to the university campus. Some important points are mentioned below:

• Mixed gender accommodations on every floor and the West wing have female-only housing.
• In 247 rooms total 266 students can be accommodated in single and double rooms.
• Room will be available for an 8 month lease.
• Electricity, hot water, internet and heating are included in the rent.
• Rooms are furnished with a twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket and a small fridge with Mandatory Meal Plan
• On-site laundry is payable with oneCard with maintenance staff for common areas. Storage, ironing boards and irons available on loan.

Contact Details:

3425 University Street, Montreal, Quebec. H3A 2A8
(514) 398-6378.
Email: frontdeskrvc.residences@mcgill.ca

McConnell Hall, Gardner Hall & Molson Hall

McConnell, Molson and Gardner Halls are surrounded by Bishop Mountain Hall cafeteria. The residents of all three halls take their meals from one central location. It takes 8-10 minutes from university. Highlights of these three Halls are mentioned below:

• Dormitory-style housing with single and some double rooms. Residences are offered washrooms and floors with mixed gender communities and shared kitchenette in each wing. TV lounge, study room, and a games room are also available.
• Gardner Hall offers 218 rooms housing with 219 male and female students, McConnell Hall offers 222 rooms housing with 224 male and female students and Molson Hall offers 218 rooms housing with 219 male and female students.
• Room will be available for an 8 month lease.
• Electricity, hot water, internet and heating are included in the rent.
• Beautiful Mount Royal Park surrounded the background of residence halls, in north of McGill's main campus
• Rooms are furnished with a twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket and a small fridge with Mandatory Meal Plan and access to all the Dining Halls as well as On Campus Restaurants.

Contact Details:
Upper Residences Front Desk
Bishop Mountain Hall
Tel: 514-398-6367
3935 University St. Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4

Douglas Hall

Douglas Hall has special features of timber ceiling dining hall located. It is located in the north of McGill's main campus, which joins McConnell, Molson and Gardner Halls in a residence community which is collectively known as "Upper Residence." The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• Dormitory-style, co-ed housing has 8 houses with a common courtyard. Shared washrooms are centrally located on each floor. TV lounges, a library, common room with grand piano, and games room facilities are available.
• Douglas Hall has 155 single and double rooms to accommodate 179 students.
• Room will be available for an 8 month lease.
• Electricity, hot water, internet and heating are included in the rent.
• Mandatory Meal Plan in dining hall with the access to all the Dining Halls as well as On Campus Restaurants.
• On-site maintenance staff, storage and parking facilities, card-operated laundry facilities are available.
• All time securities are available.

Reference link: https://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/residence-options/downtown-undergrad/douglas

Contact Details:
3851 University Street Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4
514-398-6367

University Hall

This small residence offers co-ed dorm-style and directly across from the Milton Gates. The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• Dormitory-style and shared coed washroom available at centrally located on each floor with shared kitchenette and TV lounge.
• The hall offers 40 single and double rooms for 45 students.
• Room will be available for an 8 month lease.
• Electricity, hot water, internet and heating are included in the rent.
• The hall is furnished with a twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket.
• Mandatory Meal Plan in dining hall with the access to all the Dining Halls as well as On Campus Restaurants.
• On-site maintenance staff with all facilities are available.
• All time securities are available.

Contact Details:

3473 University Street Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A8
housingofficer@mcgill.ca
514-398-3318

Carrefour Sherbrooke

The hall is Modern dormitory style with private bathrooms and queen size beds with common rooms including TV lounges, study room and gym. The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• The hall offers 150 double rooms for 300 students.
• Room will be available for an 8 month lease.
• Electricity, hot water, internet and heating are included in the rent.
• Rooms are well decorated with a queen size bed, desk, chair, dresser, lamps, drapery, wastepaper basket and a small fridge.
• Mandatory Meal Plan in dining hall with the access to all the Dining Halls as well as On Campus Restaurants.
• On-site maintenance staff with all facilities and all time securities are available.

Contact Details:
475 Sherbrooke West Montreal, Quebec H3A 2L9
(514) 398-2299
frontdeskcs.residences@mcgill.ca

New Residence Hall

An underground mall is connected with New Residence Hall where students can access two grocery stores, a pharmacy, a movie theatre and several restaurants. The residence can take a short walk away from campus which is located in the heart of the Milton-Parc Community. The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• The hall is accessed with Modern Dormitory-style housing with the facilities of private bathrooms, tv lounges, study rooms and a large lobby with a piano.
• This hall offers accommodation of 744 male and female students in single and double occupancy rooms.
• All facilities are the same as other residence halls.

Contact Details:
3625 avenue du Parc Montréal, Québec H2X 3P8

La Citadelle

The fully furnished student rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning, a flatscreen TV, shared kitchen, with a large common area on the first floor and a study room. The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• It has 58 single rooms and 115 double rooms accommodating a total of 288 male and female students.
• All facilities are the same as other residence halls.

Contact Details:
410 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC H3A 1B3
(514) 398-8650
frontdesklc.residences@mcgill.ca

Solin Hall

This hall is located southwest of McGill's downtown campus located near to the Atwater Market, where fresh products like baked goods, dairy and meat items are available. Beautiful Lachine Canal is perfect for walking, cycling. Monthly Metro/bus passes are available from Solin to the main campus.

The highlights of the halls are mentioned below:

• It offers 105 apartments housing for 280 male and female students in studio units with double rooms and 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartments.
• Rooms are available for 10 month lease.
• All facilities are the same as other residence halls.

Contact Details:
3510 Lionel-Groulx Montréal, QC H4C 1M7
Solin Hall Annex
3585 Delisle Street Montreal, QC H4C 1N1
(514) 398-5131

While applying for accommodation at McGill University, candidates must check their eligibility criteria, application fees, syllabus, exam pattern, exam dates and many more before application. This article helps you to understand the steps of applications and ranking.

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