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South Residence is the largest residence complex in Canada, with three connected sections: Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, and Maritime Hall. Designed by Australian architect John Andrews, each hall has four wings, with each wing comprised of three six-storey vertical sections called houses. The small alcoves and numerous lounges foster tight-knit communities where students develop close friendships.

Building Profile

  • Campus Area: South
  • Size: 1800+ Students
  • Style: Traditional
  • Room Types: Single, Double, Triple
  • Co-Ed: Yes
  • Meal Plan: Required
  • Washrooms: Shared
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Building Features

Wifi

Study Rooms

Laundry

Games Room

Academic Support Centre

Music Room

TV Lounge

Dining Hall

No Elevator

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Room Features

Bed & Mattress

Desk

Chair

Lamp

Wardrobe

  • South Student Lounges (SSLs) is located in Mountain and Prairie Hall. It also features a full kitchen.
  • Academic Support Centre is located in Mountain Hall.
  • 2 Full Dining Halls are located in Mountain and Prairie Hall.
  • The Administrative office is located in Maritime Hall.
  • Games Room is located in Mountain Hall.
  • Music Room is available in Prairie Hall, equipped with a piano.
  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple
  • 3-bedroom apartment
  • 6-person suite (with ensuite washroom)
  • South Small Single

Rooms are labeled as "alcove" or "corridor" based on location within the tower. Towers consist of stacked levels with groupings of 4-10 students. Washroom facilities are located in each alcove. Each tower has three lounges equipped with kitchenettes. The 4th-floor lounge in each tower has a microwave.

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  • Prairie Hall
  • Alcove Single Room
  • Corridor Single Room
  • Alcove Double Room
  • Tiple Room
  • Quad Room

Room Layouts

South Residence Alcove Single Room Layout
South Alcove Single
South Residence Corridor Single Room Layout
South Corridor Single Room
South Residence Alcove Double Room Layout
South Alcove Double Room
South Residence Corridor Double Room Layout
South Corridor Double Room
South Residence Triple Room Layout
South Triple Room
South Residence Small Single
South Small Single

Floor Plans

  • South Residence Floor Plan

Building Contact Information

  • Location: Prairie Hall
    • Serving Maritime, Mountain and Prairie Halls, and West Residence
  • Contact:
    • 519-824-4120 ext. 58123
    • southdesk@uoguelph.ca

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50 Stone Road East

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Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

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