Undergraduate
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.
Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board (Meal Plan/oneCard) for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by August 28, 2024. Please note that if your admission is withdrawn by McGill due to an unexplained significant decline in your academic performance during the last term, you will be subject to cancellation penalties as per the dates stipulated in our cancellation policy.Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior To Move-In
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2024 | $500 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 15, 2024 | $1500 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Withdraw from Residences: August 16, 2024 – December 31, 2024
|
Housing |
Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan |
oneCard |
|---|---|---|
|
3 months penalty + rent prorated daily + applicable meal plan fees |
Refer to the Meal Plan Cancellation Policy *If you are withdrawing from McGill University, contact the Residence Housing Office at housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refundable once you have left the University. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 1, 2025 - End of lease
| Housing | Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan | oneCard |
|---|---|---|
|
Rent due for the entire duration of the lease AND applicable meal plan fees* |
Refer to the Meal Plan Cancellation Policy *If you are withdrawing from McGill University, contact the Residence Housing Office at housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refundable once you have left the University. |
All first-year residence buildings leases end May 4, 2025.
**For information regarding the fees for Meal Plan please see the Food and Dining website here: Food and Dining.
Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.
We encourage you to contact the Residence Admissions Office at 514-398-6368 or write to housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca for further information. View the important dates.
Upper Year Undergraduate
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.
Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board (Meal Plan/oneCard) for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.
Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Cancellation of Residence Prior To Move-In
| Type of residence | Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RVC Tower |
Prior to Aug 1, 2024 | $500 | Deducted from original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| Aug 1-15, 2024 | $1500 | Deposit forfeited | |
| Mac Campus residences | Prior to Aug 15, 2024 | $500 | Original deposit forfeited |
| Downtown Apartment style residence | Prior to Aug 1, 2024 | $300 | Deducted from original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card |
| Aug 1-15, 2024 | $1000 | Deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: August 16, 2024 – December 31st, 2024
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
3 months penalty + rent prorated daily
|
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 1st, 2025 – End of Lease
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
Rent due for the entire duration of the lease. |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.
Macdonald Campus
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.
Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and oneCard for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing department depends on a stable resident census.
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by August 28, 2024. Please note that if your admission is withdrawn by McGill due to an unexplained significant decline in your academic performance during the last term, you will be subject to cancellation penalties as per the dates stipulated in our cancellation policy.
Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior To Move-In
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to Aug 15, 2024 | $500 | Original deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: August 16, 2024 – December 31st, 2024
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
| 3 months penalty + rent prorated daily | Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 1st, 2025 –End of lease
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
| Rent due for the entire duration of the lease. | Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance, or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.
Questions about Macdonald Housing? Call the Residence Housing Office 514-398-7716 or write to lindsay.oconnell [at] mcgill.ca for further information.
Graduate
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.
Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.
Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Cancellation Of Residence Prior To Move-In
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2024 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 15, 2024 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: August 16, 2024 – December 31st, 2024
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
Rent prorated to withdrawal date AND
|
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 1st, 2025 – End of Lease
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
Rent due for the entire duration of the lease. |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.
*For students in Solin Hall leases end June 30, 2024. Please take note that as per the Quebec Educational Lease: " A student who leases a room in an educational institution may not sublease the room or assign the lease (art. 1981 Civil Code of Quebec)".
Exchange Students
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.
Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board (oneCard) for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.
Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Cancellation of Residence Prior To Move-In
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2024 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 15, 2024 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: August 16, 2024 – December 31st, 2024
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
| 3 month's rent penalty + rent prorated daily |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 1, 2025 – End of Lease
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
Rent due for the remaining months of the 8-month lease. |
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university. |
Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.