Memories are Made at Ambrose Residence

There’s so much to gain from living on campus. The residence program is a big part of what makes the Ambrose community so close, energetic, and supportive. In this active living-learning environment, you’ll have the chance to grow holistically as you share life with your fellow students. 

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2025-26 Academic Year

We are now welcoming applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Once you are admitted as a student of Ambrose, you can apply on the Residence Application Form on your Student Portal.

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Apply by June 15th to guarantee your spot in residence.

We highly recommend all first year students under 21 years of age to live in Residence. We believe it is your best options for a smooth and supportive transition into university life and to experience all that Ambrose community has to offer.  Studies show that living in residence has a positive impact on student satisfaction and degree completion, plus who can beat the commute?

Comfort

Your room is furnished with everything you need to study and live. Every room opens onto a shared living area with soft seating and a kitchenette. Take advantage of common areas like a media room or racquetball courts.

Learn more about Residence Facilities

Security to help you feel at home

Because your safety and peace of mind are important to us, the residence has numerous security features including secure building access, 24-hour on-site staff, security cameras and after-hours security personnel.

Community

Build life-long friendships as you live, study and hang out with students from different places and programs. From study groups to residence-wide social events to late-night conversations with floor-mates, residence is a bonding experience that’s not to be missed.

92.5% of our residence students say that living on campus has helped them connect with other students and make friends.

Convenience

Your home in residence will be minutes away from your classes and all the other services on campus, like the library, the fitness centre and the squash courts. No rush-hour commute means more time to do the things you want to do!

Residence Fees

Room Reservation/Damage Deposit

To reserve a spot in residence, all students must submit a completed Residence Application and a $500 Room Reservation Fee/Damage Deposit. $200 of this fee is non-refundable if you choose to withdraw from residence before move in, or anytime during the school year. The entire $500 fee will become your damage deposit upon move in. Upon move out at the end of the year, the damage deposit will be credited to your account less a $25 admin fee and other additional room charges incurred. Students will need to pay this reservation fee/ damage deposit each year.
 
Insurance
Tenant insurance will now be included in your Residence fees.  Details will be sent before move-in.  

Ambrose University is offering a number of options for Room and Meal Plan rates.  Please see below for more information. 

*Rates and policy subject to change.

Room Options

• Option 1
  Double occupancy room $4600 for the school year, $2300 per semester
• Option 2
  Mini-Pod Single room (Sr. Pod) $5200 for the school year, $2600 per semester; only 6 rooms available on a first come, first served basis. *Note: these rooms are smaller than double occupancy or single occupancy rooms.
• Option 3
  Single occupancy room $5800 for the school year, $2900 per semester

Meal Plan Rates

• Option A
  • $2835 per semester which provides a resident $27 per day, 7 days a week, 15 weeks per semester     
• Option B
  • $2625 per semester which provides a resident $25 per day, 7 days a week, 15 weeks per semester        
• Option C                          
  • $2100 per semester, which provides a resident $20 per day, 7 days a week, 15 weeks per semester

Married Students

Married Students are welcome to apply for residence.  The married couple will be placed in two single rooms with a bathroom between each room and no children are allowed. The rooms do not have a kitchen and each spouse needs to be on the meal plan. There are kitchens in the basements of the residence. 

If you are both Ambrose students you must each apply for a single room. If an Ambrose student's spouse is not a student, the student will apply on their behalf and enter their spouse's information where appropriate. Please inform your spouse of the Residence Tenancy Agreement and the Residence Life Community Standards as everyone who lives in Ambrose is required to comply with these standards. If you have questions please email residence@ambrose.edu.

Please note: Availability for married students may change based on the number of overall applications to Residence.

Meal Plan and Cafeteria Hours

Cafeteria Hours
7:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Saturday and Sunday

Meal Features
All meals at the Calf will be based on a declining balance system.  You can pay for single items as well as meal combos and specials as provided by Food Services.