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University Residences – Macdonald Campus

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University Residences – Macdonald Campus

Residence life is an integral part of Macdonald Campus activities.

  • Laird Hall, with a capacity of 250 students, is a co-ed residence that provides accommodation for undergraduate, graduate, and Farm Management Technology students. Residents enjoy comfortable rooms, modern kitchens, cozy lounge facilities, and other amenities that help make their residence life a complete and meaningful part of their university experience. Included in the room rent is high-speed Internet service.
  • The EcoResidence accommodates 100 students. This residence will appeal to students who enjoy independent living in self-contained fully furnished apartments of two or six single-bedroom units. Units are split-level with large, airy, common living areas.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)

Residence Fees – Macdonald Campus

Residence Fees – Macdonald Campus

Residence fees are paid separately from tuition, in accordance with regulations of the Fee Payment Option selected at the time of signing a Residence Lease.

Laird Hall: A co-ed residence that provides accommodation for undergraduate, graduate, and Farm Management Technology students.

Rent will be charged in 8 equal monthly installments.

  • Single room $533 monthly - $4,444 Annual
  • Double room $486 monthly - $4,068 Annual
  • Graduate room $ 565 monthly - $4,700 Annual
  • Renovated Single room $554 monthly - $4,612 Annual
  • Renovated Double room $505 - $4,220 Annual

Ecoresidence: Each unit is a self-contained, fully furnished apartment with two or six single-bedrooms, and large, open common living areas.

Rent will be charged in 8 equal monthly installments except for the 12 months lease.

  • Duplex 20 units (40 beds) Single Room - 12 month $563 - $6,936 Annual
  • Duplex 20 units (40 beds) Single Room - 8 month $596 - $4,948 Annual
  • Sixplex 10 units (60 beds) Single Room - 8 month $579 - $4,812 Annual

An updated fee sheet will be available on the Macdonald residence website at www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/fees-applying/mac-fees.

There is no meal plan offered on the Macdonald Campus. Students may, however, load their One Card to purchase meals; refer to www.mcgill.ca/onecard for more information. Meals are also available on a cash basis from the Café Twigs, located on the ground floor between the Macdonald-Stewart Building and Barton Library. For budgeting purposes, the cost of meals for the academic year is approximately $3,500.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)

Residence Occupancy – Macdonald Campus

Residence Occupancy – Macdonald Campus

The residence fees cover the period from August 26, 2018 to April 30, 2019. You must vacate your room at the end of the lease term. Only under exceptional circumstances will you be granted permission to arrive prior to the beginning date of the lease or remain in residence during the summer months. In these cases, you must apply to the Campus Housing Office; an additional fee will be charged if permission is granted.

You can request permission to extend your stay in residence (at the normal weekly charge) if you are taking extended courses after the regular session, employed on campus, or registered for summer courses.

In exceptional circumstances, international students or students coming from a distance may be admitted early. Permission from the Campus Housing Office must be obtained prior to arrival. Floor Fellows may be admitted before the opening date of courses, if permission is granted by the Campus Housing Office.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)

Facilities for Non-Resident Students – Macdonald Campus

Facilities for Non-Resident Students – Macdonald Campus

The Centennial Centre features common lounging areas such as the Eco-Niche CC Lobby, and when available, the Ceilidh. Lockers are available in the Macdonald-Stewart Building. You can rent them at the Students' Society Office in Centennial Centre. Twigs Café is located on the ground floor between the Macdonald-Stewart Building and Barton Library.

Note: Non-resident students cannot stay overnight in any residence without permission from the Campus Housing Office.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)

Student Parking – Macdonald Campus

Student Parking – Macdonald Campus

Parking permits are available from Macdonald Campus Security, Room 101, Laird Hall. A parking decal is $200 for one year and $120 for one semester and can be picked up Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Daily passes for students are $6 and can be purchased at the Upper Gravel Lot and the Horticulture parking lot. Half-day passes are $4 and can only be purchased at the meter (exact change is required). All students obtaining a daily pass must park in the Horticulture lot, east of the Highway 20 overpass. If you are not sure of the location, you can pick up a map from the Campus Security office in Laird Hall. For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/transport/parking/mac.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 16, 2018) (disclaimer)
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