Application Guide 2024-2025

• Review and understand the Residence Fees and Meal Plan requirements.
• Residence fees are a separate financial commitment to other college expenses with it’s own account, separate from your tuition account.
• Residence does not directly receive funds on your behalf from OSAP or other government student loan programs.
• Residence cannot defer payment deadlines for student loans, including OSAP.
• As student loans often do not cover full living expenses, we encourage students to obtain additional financial resources or support.
• Ensure to tell your Financial Aid officer that you intend to live in residence so that they can help you plan accordingly.
• Cancellation and/or Early Withdrawal from Residence will result in financial penalties being assessed in accordance with a tiered system of deadlines as per section 8. of the Student Resident Agreement (SRA).

• All terms and conditions pertaining to your accommodation are found in the Student Resident Agreement (SRA).
• Residence rules are outlined in the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS)
• Did you know Algonquin College is a clean-air campus? Smoking is not permitted inside residence nor within the grounds of the Residence as we are located on campus.

• If you previously applied to live in residence but are now having trouble logging into your account, please try the “forgot password” button.
• If you are still having trouble, contact info@algonquinresidence.ca and they will help you get your account login reset.
• Please do not create a new account if you previously had one. We will help you get into your existing account and update your email and other preferences.

• Submit your application early! Residence is first come first served.
• You can apply to Residence even if you have not yet been admitted to an Academic Program.
• Click “Apply Now” on our Algonquin College Residence homepage
• You will be redirected to the Housing Portal homepage.
• Register your account and select your desired residence term. Please note multiple terms may be available so please read carefully to ensure you select the term right for you.
• Complete all available steps and information required.
• Pay the $75 non-refundable Application Fee to make your application valid.

• Offers will be sent starting in March. Please monitor your emails and ensure we don’t go to your junk box.
• Payment of the deposit will be required upon acceptance in order to confirm your space in residence.
• Once your fee deposit is received, you will gain access to the next steps in the Residence Application.
• Select your meal plan, complete profile questions, upload your photo, add any special accommodation requests.
• In the application portal, you will be prompted to review, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of the Student Residence Agreement (SRA).

Academic Year Application, Key Dates:

• Apply Early!: Residence applications are first come first served, so apply early for your best chance to get a space.
• March: In the month of March, we will start the acceptance process. Keep an eye on your email and follow provided instruction.
• June 15th: First cancellation deadline. Cancel your application by this date for a full refund.
• July 15th: First payment deadline. First installment of residence fees plus the full meal plan fees are due.
• August 1st: Second cancellation deadline. Forfeit deposit and receive refund of all other residence fees paid.
• August 31st: Third cancellation deadline. Forfeit $1,000 and receive refund of all other residence fees paid.
• August 31st: Move-in Weekend! Detailed info about selecting a date to move-in, will be emailed to you.

To view your account, go to the Housing Portal Payment under the Accounts Tab.

Online Banking (Bill Payment)

The Residence is set up as a Payee with major Canadian banks.

To add the Residence as a bill payee, search for “Algonquin Residence” and select the payee titled “Algonquin Residence & Conference”. Please do not pay residence fees to the payee “Algonquin College” as this is for tuition only.

When making a payment via online banking your Financial Institution will ask for your residence account number which can be found in the housing portal and also on your invoice from us.

Certified Cheque

A certified cheque can be mailed to the below address. All certified cheques are to be made out to “CLC Algonquin”. Please do not make cheques out to “Algonquin College”. We do not accept personal cheques.

Attention: Residence Manager
Algonquin College Residence & Conference Centre
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ONK2G 1V8

International Wire Transfers

Not available to domestic students. Wire transfer payment is only available to official international students.

We use the company NorthStar to process international wire transfers. Please contact us at info@algonquinresidence.ca for our current NorthStar link.

• In early August the roommate portal will open which allows you to view and communicate with potential roommate matches.
• Please note that your Residence Fee account must be in good standing to be included in the roommate selection portal.
• Once you have selected one ideal roommate match and they have selected you back, you will be assigned to a suite together.
• If you choose to opt-out of the roommate portal, or cannot find a match, we will match you with a roommate according to your profile answers.