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Student housing applications are now open in Minerva. If you missed it, watch our first year housing webinar.
Upon acceptance of an offer to live in residence, 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.
Students who withdraw from McGill University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:
Undergraduate
Residence Withdrawal and Cancellation Fees
Fall Admission | Winter Admission
Fall Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by September 9, 2026.
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior to August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2026 | $500 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 31, 2026 | $1500 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
|
Housing |
Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan |
oneCard-Flex | 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 Student Housing and Dining Service Centre |
Refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more and if withdrawal is on or before November 1. |
oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2027 - End of lease
| Housing | Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan | oneCard-Flex | 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 Student Housing and Dining Service Centre |
Non-refundable. |
oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
All first-year residence buildings leases end May 2, 2027.
**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 Student Housing and Dining Service Centre for further information. View the important dates.
Winter Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2027.
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
|
Prior to December 23, 2026 |
$500 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card |
| December 23, 2026 - January 2, 2027 | $1500 |
Original deposit forfeited |
| January 3 – January 19, 2027 | 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily + prorated refund of All You Care To Eat Meal Plan + oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more. | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
| January 20, 2027, or later | Rent due for the entire duration of the lease + pro-rated refund of All You Care To Eat Meal Plan + oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more and if withdrawal is on or before March 1. | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
All first-year residence buildings leases end May 2, 2027.
**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.
Upper Year Undergraduate
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior to August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | CHarged to |
|---|---|---|
|
Prior to July 31, 2026 |
$750 | Student Fee Account |
| August 1- 31, 2026 | $1000 | Student Fee Account |
Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
| 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 and have a balance of $50 or more. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2027 – 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 upon written request refunded once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
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
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Fall Admission | Winter Admission
Fall Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by September 9, 2026.
New Incoming Residence Students
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior To August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to Aug 31, 2026 | $500 | Original deposit forfeited |
Returning Residence Students
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - June 2, 2026 - August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $750 | Student Fee Account |
| August 1 - 31, 2026 | $1000 | Student Fee Account |
All Students - Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
| 3 months penalty + rent prorated daily | Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
All Students - Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2027 –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 upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
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 Student Housing and Dining Service Centre for further information.
Winter Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2027.
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to January 3, 2027 | $500 |
Deposit forfeited |
| January 3 – January 19, 2027 | 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily. oneCard balance if $50 or more upon request, if you are leaving the university. | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
| January 20, 2027 or later | Rent due for the entire duration of the lease + oneCard balance if $50 or more upon request, if you are leaving the university. | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
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.
Graduate
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Fall Admission | Winter Admission
Fall Admission
New Incoming Residence Students
Cancellation Of Residence Reservation- Prior to August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2026 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 31, 2026 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Lease Renewal Residence Students
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - June 2, 2026 - August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | CHarged to |
|---|---|---|
|
June 2 - July 31, 2026 |
$750 | Student Fee Account |
| August 1- 31, 2026 | $1000 | Student Fee Account |
All Students Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
| Housing | oneCard |
|---|---|
|
Rent prorated to withdrawal date AND
|
Valid for the duration of your studies at McGill. oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2027 – 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 upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more. |
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, 2026. 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)".
Winter Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2027.
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to December 23, 2026 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card |
| December 23, 2026 - January 2, 2027 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
| January 3 – January 19, 2027 | 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily + oneCard balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
| January 20, 2027 or later | Rent due for the entire duration of the lease + oneCard balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
All buildings leases end June 30, 2027.
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 Student Housing and Dining Service Centre for further information. View the important dates.
Exchange Students
Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees
Fall Admission | Winter Admission
Fall Admission
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior to August 31, 2026
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to August 1, 2026 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card |
| August 1 to August 31, 2026 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2026 – January 3, 2027
| Housing | oneCard-FLex |
|---|---|
| 3 month's rent penalty + rent prorated daily | Refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more and if withdrawal is on or before November 1. |
Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2027 – End of Lease
| Housing | oneCard-FLex |
|---|---|
|
8-month lease: Rent due for the remaining months of the 8-month lease |
Non-refundable. |
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.
Winter Admission
The deposit which reserves your space in McGill residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2027.
| Cancellation Notice | Penalty/Charge | Charged to |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to December 23, 2026 | $300 |
Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card |
| December 23, 2026 - January 2, 2027 | $1000 |
Original deposit forfeited |
| January 3 – January 19, 2027 | 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily + oneCard Flex balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
| January 20, 2027 or later | Rent due for the entire duration of the lease +oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more and if withdrawal is on or before March 1. | Student Fee Account on Minerva |
All leases end May 2, 2027.
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.