Applying

Key Steps

How To Apply

Once you have been in contact with the Student Enrolment and Registrar Services and applied for full-time admission, you can now apply for housing, even if you have NOT yet been officially admitted to the University. You will need your 9-digit U of L student ID number to complete our online application. Housing Services is not responsible for determining your academic eligibility. On-Campus Housing is only available for students completing a University of Lethbridge degree.

*Note: A room offer ("Offer of Accommodation") cannot be sent until a student officially ACCEPTS their Offer of Admission to the university.

If you are going to be 17 years of age upon move-in day:
You can still apply for housing, but we will require a parent or guardian to sign a Residence Procedure for Minors form upon acceptance of the Offer of Accommodation for on-campus housing. The form allows you to sign your Housing contract (Single Students Housing License Agreement) and Dining Plan contract yourself. All minors will be housed in Alcohol-Free Suites.

Guide

Tutorial

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.

Accepting My Offer!

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 credit card.

Step 3

Attach a digital photo of yourself in the DocuSign. Photo requirements will be provided in the Offer of Accommodation.

Step 4

Ensure that you have signed and initial 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.