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University Houses

Community Options

Student Housing Services operates five University Houses which are located around the perimeter of the campus.

All houses are shared accommodation in detached structures. Each University House accommodates between four and six people. The majority of the Houses are close to the campus, between a five- and ten-minute walk to the University Centre.

346 Gordon St Exterior

346 Gordon St.

This five-person house is approximately a five-minute walk to the University Centre.

7 University Avenue exterior

7 University Ave.

This four-person house is located near the north end of campus, approximately 0.75 km (an eight-minute walk) from the University Centre.


23 University Avenue exterior

23 University Ave.

This spacious five-person house is located near the north end of campus, approximately 0.8 km (an eight-minute walk) from the University Centre.

31 University Anenue

31 University Ave.

This four-person house is located near the north end of campus, approximately 0.8 km (an eight-minute walk) from the University Centre. Large windows are one of the defining features of this house.

5 College Avenue

5 College Ave.

This four-person house is located near the north end of campus.

Community Features

  • Utilities are included; however, telephone and cable television hook-ups must be arranged with off-campus suppliers and paid for by the tenants.
  • WiFi Internet is included.
  • All of the University Houses are designated non-smoking.
  • Meal plans are optional when living in the University Houses.
  • Each University House is assigned a large shared mailbox in the University Centre.
  • On-site parking is limited; parking passes may be purchased from Parking Services.
  • Some University Houses are designated as male-only, some as female-only, and others as co-ed. The number of Houses assigned for each type depends upon demand; you may indicate your preferences on your residence application.
  • The Residence Desk for all houses is the West Deak, located at 78 College Ave, Unit # 132.

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Student Housing Services

University of Guelph
Maritime Hall
50 Stone Rd E
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

519-824-4120, Ext. 58700
housing@uoguelph.ca

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