Key Steps

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Applications open on September 15 every year for the following academic year. Continuing students are encouraged to apply early as our first round of offers is a lottery for those who have applied prior to the January 15 deadline. You can apply individually and allow us to match you with a suitemate, or you can mutually request a roommate on your Housing application. Based on demand and application date, the subsequent offers will be sent out at a later time. Keep in mind that the earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get your choice of first or second room preference. So apply as soon as applications open if you know you would like to live with us next year!

Don't forget to apply for our resident only scholarships on The Bridge!

• ORS Academic Achievement Award: Current members of the Organization of Residence Students living in University of Lethbridge housing. Applicants must be a full-time continuing student registered in any undergraduate degree program. Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum fall/spring GPA 3.0), and a preference for students with financial need.
• ORS Citizenship Award: Students continuing in any undergraduate degree program who are active members of the Organization of Residence Students currently living in residence and will have continuing full membership in ORS in the semester in which the award is granted. Must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and demonstrated active and outstanding commitment to residence living and the ORS philosophy. The recipient may not be an officer of Residence Council. Payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the UofL in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.
• ORS Council Excellence Award: Continuing or graduating student, with a minimum course load of 60 percent (18.0 credit hours over the previous fall and spring semesters). Active member of the Organization of Residence Students Council holding a position of Resident Assistant, Vice President, President, or other ORS officer position. Demonstrates active and outstanding commitment to Residence Life and the ORS philosophy through innovation in programs, projects, and planning to the betterment of UofL residents. Must be in good standing. Applicant must submit resume detailing achievements and accomplishments pertaining to the ORS. Two references are required who are ORS stakeholders. Nominated by committee. For returning students, payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award. For graduating students, payable upon confirmation of graduation.
• ORS Greatest Scholastic Achievement Award: Students continuing in any undergraduate degree program who are active members of the Organization of Residence Students currently living in residence and will have continuing full membership in ORS in the semester in which the award is granted. Must have a minimum 2.30 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 9.0 credit hours in each of the previous four academic semesters. Achieved the greatest GPA increase over two full-time academic years. Payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the UofL in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.

Remember: You must MUTUALLY request each other!

Roommates are assigned based on compatibility through the algorithm of the questionnaire on the housing application. Requested roommates are placed together provided they are mutually requested where possible. Roommate requests are not guaranteed in the event a student is not eligible for a room style (continuing vs first year), and if a unit has already been filled (late applications etc.). We make every effort to match people with similar lifestyle habits, such as whether they study with or without music, whether they prefer to go to bed early, how tidy they prefer their surroundings, and more. We recommend you fill out your Profile Questionnaire honestly so we can match you accurately.

How to request a roommate:

On your Housing application, there is a spot where you can request living with a specific person. To be considered, you both:

• Must be eligible to live in the same buildings and rooms (First year and continuing students cannot be placed in the same residence spaces)
• Mutually request one another
• Fill out the lifestyle portion of the housing application with the same criteria

Students who wish to live together can be placed together as roommates if they meet the criteria above; however, roommate requests are not guaranteed.

Step 1

If you receive a residence offer via DocuSign in your Uleth email, you will be given approximately three weeks to respond to this Offer of Accommodation (Not to be confused with an Offer of Admission from the Student Enrolment and Registrar Services) as stated in the offer. In this offer, you will be notified of what room type, the price of the room and the unit preferences you will be placed in.

Step 2

Make your residence deposit(s) prior to the deadline stated in the offer. Instructions on various bank payments will be in the offer. 
*Note: We are unable to offer the option of paying with a credit card.

Step 3

Attach a digital photo of yourself in the DocuSign. Photo requirements are detailed at the bottom of this web page.

Step 4

Ensure that you have signed and initialed the Offer of Accommodation via DocuSign. You will receive a copy for your records once you have completed and submitted the DocuSign.

Step 5

Log on to your Bridge student account and update your "Emergency Contact" information.

• The photo must be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background with enough contrast between the background, facial features, and clothing, so that the applicant's features are clearly distinguishable against the background.
• The photo must be clear, sharp, and in focus.
• The photo must show a full front view of the face and the top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo).
• The head must NOT be tilted to the side.
• Applicant should show a neutral facial expression (smiling is permitted, mouth closed) and look straight at the camera.
• Photo must be taken within the last six (6) months.
• The photo must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious or medical reasons
• Glare and shadows are unacceptable. The lighting must be uniform to avoid glare or shadows across the face or shoulders, around the ears, or in the background.
• The photo must represent natural skin tones.
• Eyes must be open and clearly visible.
  • Photos with the red-eye effect or red-eye alterations are unacceptable.
  • Prescription eyeglasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no reflection or glare on the eyeglasses.
  • Sunglasses and tinted eyeglasses are unacceptable.