Application Information

Fall/Winter Residence Applications open in November!

Residence Applications for the next Fall/Winter (September - April) academic term open in November every year! 

Students are encouraged to apply through the Residence Housing Portal at their earliest convenience once applications open, as the Room Selection Timeslot process will begin in May and applicants will be offered in the same order in which they applied. 

TERM 2 (January to April) - Online applications open in October every year with room offers being distributed mid November through December based on availability.

SPRING/SUMMER - Online applications open mid February with room offers being distributed late March through April.

FALL/WINTER (September-April and September-August) - Online applications open in November every year with room selection begins in May.

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Students entering their 1st year of studies at the University of Saskatchewan are guaranteed accommodations at Voyageur Place Residence if they meet the following criteria: 

1) The student is coming to the University of Saskatchewan directly from highschool (i.e. you graduated from highschool within the last year).

2) The Residence Application and application fee is submitted before the deadline of January 31st for the upcoming Fall/Winter term. Those that apply prior to this date are guaranteed to receive an offer for accommodations at Voyageur Place Residence (only). Students will self-select their units during the timeslot room selection process beginning in May.

3) The student is under the age of 25, does not require housing accommodations for children/dependents and has not completed any post-secondary studies at the University of Saskatchewan or any other institution.

4) This guarantee only applies to the Fall/Winter term (September - April), when students are moving in at the beginning of the fall term. This guarantee does not apply to students applying to move-in for Term 2.

How to Apply:

• Register or login to the Residence Housing Portal via the MY RESIDENCE channel available through PAWS. You will need to obtain an NSID through USASK Admissions to login. 
• Complete the online application form with the non-refundable $75 CDN application fee
• Submit your application
• Room type options are limited. We will consider any preferences listed on your application but may not be able to accommodate all requests. Students with a medical need for a specific room type should contact Access & Equity Services to discuss their accommodation needs.
• Successful applicants are required to make an advanced ROAF (Room Offer Acceptance Fee) payment prior to the payment stated deadline to secure their room booking

Applications for Residence housing are received through the online Residence application site. Prospective Residence students must complete the online application and provide a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $75. In the event that an applicant cancels their application or does not receive a Timeslot Offer letter, the application fee remains non-refundable in accordance with the Residence Cancellation Policy.

We've put together a video of what it looks like as you move through the application process which should answer most of your questions about the application form itself. However, any additional questions about the forms or the process, in general, can be directed to the Residence Services Office. 

Residence Application Fee:

1. Every Residence application MUST be accompanied by the non-refundable $75 residence application fee
2. A "Room Offer" will be emailed to applicants based on a first to apply, first to be offered system and subject to the room allocation/assignment Process
3. The official date of the Room Offer is the sent date of the email, NOT the date that the Room Offer is received 

Cancellations and Residence Application Refunds

I have already applied for residence at the University of Saskatchewan and:

If you are NOT accepted to the University of Saskatchewan, you are eligible for a refund if you inform Residence Services within 10 days of your notification with a copy of your non-admittance letter.  If you notify Residence Services in writing that you were not admitted within 10 days of receiving your notice AND before your residence move-in date, you will receive a refund of ALL residence fees paid to that point minus the $75 application fee. You may accept your Room Offer before you have been offered admission to the University of Saskatchewan, so please adhere to all Residence Services housing deadlines. 

If you are an International Student and your Visa Application is denied, you are eligible for a refund if you inform Residence Services within 10 days of your notification with a copy of your visa refusal letter.  If you notify Residence Services in writing that you were not given permission to enter Canada within 10 days of receiving your notice AND before your residence move-in date, you will receive a refund of ALL residence fees paid to that point minus the $75 application fee.

* Your ROAF is one month's rent. Your ROAF amount is listed in your Room Offer letter. 
**Unless otherwise stated in your room offer letter.

If you have found other housing, please cancel your Residence application immediately.