Important Dates

DateNotes
May 15thLast day for 1st year students to be guaranteed a residence offer. Students must have applied and confirmed their spot for September to be guaranteed a residence offer.
June 1st

Last day for 1st year students to accept their residence offer. We encourage students to accept their offer early!

If a student cancels their accepted residence offer, the housing deposit will be nonrefundable after June 1st.

July/August

Residence room assignments will be emailed to students by late July/early August.

Find out your floor and room assignment, and being connecting with roommates and housemates in your residence!

August 10thStudents who cancel their accepted residence offer after August 10th are responsible for 15% of the residence room fee for the academic year.
August/SeptemberMove-in days for new students are August 30th and 31st.
Move-in day for returning students is September 2nd.
September 15thFirst portion of payments due.
October 4thLast day for students to downgrade their meal plan.
November 1stIf a Resident withdraws in the first term up to and including November 1st, they will recieve an 85% credit of the remaining room and meal plan.
February 1stIf a Resident withdraws in the second term up to and including February 1st, they will recieve an 85% credit of the remaining room and meal plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are residence assignments handled?

1st year students who confirm their spot by paying their confirmation fee to Admissions are guaranteed a residence offer. Residence room assignments are emailed to students by late July/early August. 

For more info about residence dates and deadlines, view the table above.

What not to bring?

We prepared a detailed list of suggested items for you: click here!

Please Note: Do not apply string/strip lights to walls as they damage the paint.

Find more information on our Facebook page: @stfxhousing

Can I room with someone I already know?

Yes. Both applicants must name each other as their roommate preference on their residence application. 

Email @email for more info.

Can I find out who my roommate is?

Students will recieve roommate contact info after room assignments are sent out.

What if I want a different room assignment?

Email @email with your top building and room type preference to be placed on a waitlist.

Note: You must still accept your assigned room by the given date to keep a room on campus.

How do I get a single room?

Single rooms are assigned to students based on date of confirmation and availability. Email @email for more info.

How can I cancel my room assignment?

Please notify the University Housing Office by email @email.

What is my new mailing address?

Student Name
StFX University
5555 Union Place
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
Unit#:

Where do I pick up my mail?

All student mailboxes are located on the first floor of the Bloomfield Centre. Mail is delivered by Canada Post to the University on a daily basis. 

Contact @email for more info.

Please Note: All mailboxes are shared

Where do I go to send my mail?

The mail drop is located at the Post Office on the first floor of the Bloomfield Centre. Stamps can be purchased here as well.

Can I recieve a package?

Yes. When students recieve a parcel, a notice is left in their mailbox. Students recieve an email from the Post Office when a parcel delievered. Parcels can be collected by presenting the notice and proper ID to the Post Office.

What is my payment schedule?

1st term payments are 65% of all fees for the academic year due by September 15th.
2nd term payments are the remainder of the account due in full by January 15th.

Please visit Student Accounts for more info about fees and our Student Accounts FAQs for more info about payments.

What happens if I plan to vacate my residence room?

Please read your University Housing Contract carefully. If you are considering vacating your residence room, first discuss the possibility with the University Housing Office to understand your potential financial penalty.