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Housing

Finding housing is an important consideration when coming to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, either on- or off-campus. Find out more about residence and off-campus housing options.

Home sweet home

Wondering where to live at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥? We have comfortable, convenient options to suit everyone, just minutes from classes. Enjoy university life as part of our residence community while we take care of the details. 

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2,800+ residence spaces across 2 campuses
47 countries that students in residence come from
11 residences to choose from
200+ residence staff to support you

Halifax residences

Our Halifax residences offer a variety of accommodation types, from traditional single and double rooms to non-traditional apartment-style living.  

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Truro residences

Our Truro residences are all located at the heart of the Agricultural Campus, offering traditional single, super single, and double rooms as well as mature housing options.

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Apply for residence

Applying for residence is easy! Find out the steps, important dates and other information you’ll need to make residence your home at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.

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Moving into residence

Moving to your new home in residence can seem overwhelming, but we’ve got your back. Find out what to bring (and what not to bring), how to get ready, and what move-in day will look like. 

Get the scoop on move-in
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Living off-campus

Explore our resources designed to help you find the perfect apartment off-campus, including links to property management companies, general information, and tips and tricks.

Explore off-campus living
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Are you a current resident looking for detailed info?

Visit the Residence Information Portal for detailed information on procedures, day-to-day instructions, rules, resources, and more! 

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Take a virtual tour

Take a look around our residences without even leaving the house. 

Howe Hall on Studley campus in Halifax

Find out about life in residence

Get to know our unique community and what to expect while living in residence.  

Meet our community
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See frequently asked questions 

Wondering about residence? Check out our FAQ to find the answers to your questions.  

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Get info for parents, guardians & families  

Explore the benefits of living in residence, important deadlines, and other resources.  

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