On campus
On-campus student residences
Getting involved in the many programs and activities on campus is easy while living in residence. It’s also a great way to meet new people who are sure to become lifelong friends. You’ll also have an easy, fast commute to your classes and other UM facilities.
The University of Manitoba campus is home to a variety of student residences. This includes Pembina Hall Residence, Mary Speechly Hall and University College Residence operated by the University of Manitoba, as well as two affiliated residences, St John’s College Residence and St. Andrew’s College Residence.
UM student residences
The University of Manitoba operates three different residences for first-year students: Pembina Hall Residence, Mary Speechly Hall and University College Residence. Students will apply for these residences on the same application. Explore floor plans and video tours and then rank your top preferences when you apply! All residences include a meal plan during the Fall/Winter academic year. Summer accommodations are also available through a separate application. Apply early to secure your top choice!
Pembina Hall Residence
Distance: five-to-10 minute walk to classes
At-a-glance: A blend of contemporary and innovative design, offering 360 private rooms.
Includes:
- Fully furnished single rooms
- Private washroom and shower in each room
- Modern high rise with spectacular views of the campus to the north and the Red River to the south
- Plenty of natural light
- Air conditioning
- Lounge on each floor
- Laundry facilities
- Meal plan included during the Fall/Winter academic year
Mary Speechly Hall Residence
Distance: five-to-10 minute walk to classes
At-a-glance: A traditional dorm-style residence with rooms clustered in pods making it a great place to meet new friends and dive right into university life.
Includes:
- Single and double rooms
- A comfortable lounge on each floor
- Central study areas
- Community kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Meal plan included during the Fall/Winter academic year
University College Residence
Distance: five-to-10 minute walk to classes
At-a-glance: A traditional dorm-style residence with 236 single rooms and 10 double rooms, known for its strong sense of community.
Includes:
- Single and double rooms available
- Lounge space on each floor
- Games room
- Central study areas
- Community kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Located on the east side of campus and connected to the campus tunnel system
- Declining balance meal plan during the Fall/Winter academic year which works like a debit card to purchase meals at any dining location across campus
Affiliated college on-campus residences
St John’s College Residence and St. Andrew’s College Residence are two affiliated colleges that provide accommodation and meal plans on the University of Manitoba campus year-round.
St. John’s College Residence
Distance: five-minute walk to classes
At-a-glance: A close-knit, friendly independent residence.
Includes:
- Private, fully-furnished rooms
- Meal plans year-round
- Student lounges and games room
- Laundry facilities
- Student kitchen
- Rooms available for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026
- Early move-in requests available
Get to know St John’s College Residence:
- Download the St John’s Student Residence brochure.
- Tour the residence with ICM alumni and current Senior Don of St John’s College Residence, Cherno.
- Read the UM Today article featuring ICM alumni Bryan and Neil Oforikuma and their experience living in the residence.
St. Andrew’s College Residence
Distance: 10 minute walk to classes
At-a-glance: A small, quiet independent residence with forty rooms.
Includes:
- Single and double rooms available
- Rooms are furnished with the necessities
- Full meal plan required
What to know about living on campus
Meal plans and on-campus dining
There’s a large selection of food and beverage options available across the UM campus, whatever your dietary needs and preferences. All accommodation packages include a mandatory meal plan year-round with St John’s College Residence and St. Andrew’s College Residence, and the UM student residences during the Fall/Winter academic year. Meal plans are a convenient way to have access to nutritious meals on campus, saving time and money for students. While cooking is not allowed in residence rooms for safety reasons, residences often have student kitchen facilities.
Residence application and payment
If you choose to live on campus, you need to apply to your residence option separately from your application to ICM. All payments associated with residence are directly paid to your residence account, and not to ICM.
Residence move-in dates
Student residences will publish their move-in dates on their website. Students should plan to arrive in time to join Orientation. If you need to apply for early move-in, please contact the residence office to discuss the possible options. Be sure to communicate with your accommodation provider directly to coordinate your move-in date and time. If needed, temporary accommodation options including hotels are also available near campus.