Laurentian University Residence & Housing
Sudbury, Ontario
Housing, commute, campus setting, and city fit. This focused guide keeps the detailed tables, official sources, and practical next steps in one manageable reading path.
The short answer
- For 2026–27, eight-month room fees run from $7,115 for a double in University College to $10,864 for a single in Mature Student Residence.
- A $500 deposit applies to each room, and meal plans are separate.
- If you are in a Canadian high school and start in Fall 2026, you are guaranteed a spot if you accept your offer and apply by June 1, 2026.
- The guarantee covers a second year, but you must reapply each year and a first-choice building is not guaranteed in year two.
- Fall 2027 rates and the guarantee are not yet published, so do not assume the June 1 date carries forward.
Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
2026–27 Laurentian residence costs
Laurentian publishes eight-month room fees for September through April. The $500 deposit and meal plan are separate. The currently posted two-year guarantee names a June 1, 2026 deadline, so Fall 2027 applicants must wait for a new guarantee and date.
| Residence | Double | Single |
|---|---|---|
| University College | $7,115 | $8,332 |
| Single Student Residence | $7,901 | $9,257 |
| West or East Residence | Not listed | $9,627 |
| Mature Student Residence | Not listed | $10,864 |
2026–2027 meal plans
A meal plan is mandatory in Single Student Residence, University College, West Residence, East Residence, and for first-year students in Huntington Residence. Mature Student Residence students may take a voluntary plan, and no plans run in the summer term.
| Plan | What it includes | Published cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Plan | Up to 550 Dining Room meals plus $200 Flex Dollars | $6,070.80 (tax exempt) |
| Commuter Plan | Up to 320 meals plus $400 Flex Dollars | $5,286 (tax exempt) |
| Light Eater Plan | Up to 225 meals plus $650 Flex Dollars | $4,585 (includes tax) |
| Optional meal blocks | 150, 75, or 35 meals for off-campus and select residences | $2,569.84, $1,331.20, or $631.28 plus tax |
2026–27 residence rates by building
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Published Fall-Winter (September–April) 2026–27 room fees: University College $7,115 double and $8,332 single; Single Student Residence $7,901 double and $9,257 single; West Residence and East Residence $9,627 single; Mature Student Residence $10,864 single. A $500 deposit applies to each. Summer (May–August 2026) rooms are offered only in East and Mature Student Residence at $50 per day, or $800 per month in East and $1,385 per month in Mature.
Laurentian marks residence fees "subject to change." No double-room rate is published for West, East, or Mature Student Residence.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: 2026–27 residence fees by building · Verified August 14, 2026
Two-year residence guarantee, as currently published
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Students currently enrolled in a Canadian high school who plan to attend in Fall 2026 are guaranteed a residence spot if they accept their offer of admission by June 1, 2026 and apply to residence by June 1, 2026, with the guarantee extended to a second year. First-year guaranteed placements are in "either University College or Single Student Residence," with preferences considered subject to availability. There is no GPA requirement and no territorial restriction, but students must reapply each year for Fall-Winter residence and a first-choice building is not guaranteed in year two.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
Laurentian University: Residence 2-year guarantee terms · Verified August 14, 2026
Fall 2027 residence guarantee and rates
2027 pending · Fall 2027
Not yet published. Laurentian's residence guarantee and application pages currently describe the Fall 2026 intake, with a June 1, 2026 acceptance and application deadline, and the fee table is labelled 2026–27.
Budget with the labelled 2026–27 rates and re-check the guarantee terms, the deadline, and the room fees when Laurentian opens the Fall 2027 housing cycle. Do not assume the June 1 date or the guarantee itself carries forward.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: How to apply for residence · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–2027 meal plans and who must buy one
2026–2027 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Residence meal plans for 2026-2027: the Ultimate Plan gives up to 550 Dining Room meals plus $200 Flex Dollars at $6,070.80 tax exempt; the Commuter Plan gives up to 320 meals plus $400 Flex Dollars at $5,286 tax exempt; the Light Eater Plan gives up to 225 meals plus $650 Flex Dollars at $4,585 including tax. Optional blocks are $2,569.84 plus tax for 150 meals, $1,331.20 plus tax for 75, and $631.28 plus tax for 35. A meal plan is mandatory in Single Student Residence, University College, West Residence, East Residence, and for first-year students in Huntington Residence; Mature Student Residence students may choose a voluntary plan. No meal plans are offered in the summer term.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: 2026–2027 residence and commuter meal plans · Verified August 14, 2026
How the residence application runs
2026–27 cycle · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Applicants log in to the myLaurentian Portal, complete the Residence Application, rank residence preferences, then receive an offer by email and accept it in the portal. Laurentian states that "Students starting their classes in the Fall must apply for residence by June 1, 2026" and warns that a student who does not respond by the date in the offer email "risk[s] losing your offer." The Residence Office is in West Residence Room W-120, and Single Student Residence houses an on-site medical clinic.
Applies to: All applicants
Laurentian University: How to apply for residence · Verified August 14, 2026
Official housing and food sources
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology