All new incoming students should plan to move-in to residence on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Returning students are welcome to move-in between 12-4 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026 or Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Information about arrival details will be shared via email to all students in housing in late July or early August.
Moving into residence is an exciting experience! Here are some tips to ensure a smooth move-in process for you and your new community.
Before Leaving Home
Suggested items to bring with you to residence:
- Connect with your RA, housemates and roommate online to coordinate things to bring for your shared space.
- Review the Residence Life Handbook and be aware of important safety information and residence expectations.
- Get renters insurance to protect your belongings, or ensure you are covered under your family’s plan.
- Alarm clock
- Bedding (standard sheets, blanket or comforter, pillow and pillowcase)
- Camping chair
- Clothing for warm and cold weather
- Desk supplies, including a surge protector
- Clothes hangers, laundry basket and detergent
- Room decorations (see the Residence Life Handbook for tips on how to decorate)
- Bath towels and hand towels
Items to leave at home:
- Halogen lamps or five-light floor lamps
- Additional furniture, like couches, chairs or mattresses
- Small appliances, like a toaster oven, deep fryer or sandwich maker
- Pets, with the exception of fish
- Alcohol or alcoholic beverage containers (empty or full, including decorative)
- Air conditioners
- Candles or incense
- Firearms or any kind of weapon, including paintball or air-soft guns
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I find out where and with whom I am living in the fall?
All students who have applied for housing by the June 1st deadline will find out their housing placement from the Residence Life team before the end of June. In addition, students will receive information from their Residence Advisor (RA) or Housing Advisor (HA) via email by the end of July. These communications will also let you know how to contact us should you have questions anywhere along the way.
Are the residences ever closed?
Christmas Break: The residences will close for Christmas break on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 3 p.m., and reopen on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 12 p.m. There is no access to residences during this time. Since residences are not open during Christmas break, students will need to make arrangements for rides and/or alternate accommodations well in advance.
Check Out Day: The residences will close for the academic year on Wednesday, April 28, 2027 at 3 p.m. Opening and closing times are strictly enforced.
What is already supplied in the residence?
Bedroom Furnishing: Each bedroom in the residence is fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair and shelving for each resident.
Living Room Furnishing: The residence living rooms are furnished with couches, armchairs, a TV stand, coffee table and dining room table with chairs or a bench seat. There are slight variations to these arrangements, depending on the residence you’ve been placed in.
Kitchen Supplies: The kitchen has a fridge, stove, and microwave. All residences are also equipped with a frying pan, kettle, teapot, Pyrex baking dish, set of three pots and pans, plastic bowls (set of three), colander, stainless steel bowls, cutting board, muffin tin, 9×13 pan, cookie sheet, dish rack, cutlery tray, juice jug, ice cube tray, scissors, serrated knife, measuring cups and measuring spoons. Utensils included are: serving spoon, wooden spoons, potato masher, large 5fork, slotted spoon, spatula & rubber spatula, grater, can opener, whisk, soup ladle, paring knife, large knife, and tongs.
Cleaning Supplies: Cleaning supplies that are included are: Vacuum, kitchen garbage can, recycling bin, compost bin, bathroom garbage can, broom, dust pan, mop & bucket (Charis Live & Learn Centre), plunger and toilet brush.
Residence furnishings may vary in Luther Court Apartments and the Charis Live and Learn Centre.
Do I need Renter’s Insurance?
Renters insurance is insurance that will cover your personal belongings in the event that they are stolen or damaged (each policy will state how and what they will cover).
The university does not have insurance which covers the property of students on or off campus. Talk to your insurance broker in order to obtain information on out-of-home coverage. Many policies include this as a standard clause. However, for some it is an added feature. Coverage can often be obtained through a “rider” on your family’s tenant or home owner’s insurance policy, which should include liability coverage for injury or damage. The university will not be liable, directly or indirectly, for loss or theft of personal property, including food, or for damage or destruction of such property by fire, water or other causes (e.g. loss of utilities).