The 8 Undergraduate Residences
There are 8 undergraduate residences on York’s Keele Campus. Our undergraduate residences are more than just a place to live – they are a total experience. They offer students:
- proximity to campus resources,
- in-house support and peer mentorship,
- opportunities to meet others at York,
- chances to get involved in community life and
- experiences that develop life skills.
For more information about living on campus, visit Student Housing Services. See also Resources for Residence Students and the Glendon residence handbooks in English (PDF) and French (PDF).
York's Residences
Each is also unique and distinct in what it offers students in terms of lifestyle, facilities, and in-house resources and programs. Visit the links below to learn more.
Bethune
Bethune Residence offers both traditional and suite style accommodations complete with common rooms and common kitchens.
It is affiliated with Norman Bethune College which is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Environmental Studies.
Bethune Residence | Handbook (PDF)
Bethune College
Calumet
Calumet Residence is a 4-floor building divided into 11 “houses” or sections that open onto a common courtyard. Here, five or six residents share a suite in a mix of double and single rooms. Each suite contains a shared common room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms.
The residence is part of Calumet College which is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts as well as a number of departments including Communications Studies, Math and Statistics, and Geography.
Calumet Residence | Handbook (PDF)
Calumet College
Founders
The Founders Residence closed for FW2011-12.
The Founders Residence was affiliated with Founders College, the first College established on the Keele campus, and is formally associated with the departments of Anthropology, History, French Studies and Psychology in the Faculty of Arts. In FW2011-12, the L'Ewell House in the Vanier Residence was assigned to Founders College students who wish to live in residence.
Pond Road
Pond Road Residence is home to approximately 430 undergraduate students. This residence features two-bedroom suites which share an ensuite kitchen and bathroom.
Pond welcomes students from all areas as it is not associated with a particular College and has no affiliation to one particular area of study.
Pond Road Residence | Handbook (PDF)
New College
Stong
Stong Residence offers both single and double room accommodation on twelve floors. These twelve floors are divided into six "Houses".
It is associated with Stong College and is home to a number of academic disciplines including English, Sports Administration, and Kinesiology.
Stong Residence | Handbook (PDF)
Stong College
Tatham Hall
Tatham Hall offers both single and double accommodations in six “houses,” which consist of two floors each. Nine of the twelve floors are co-ed with the remaining made up of one for men only and two for woman only. Each house has a common room and a kitchenette.
It is a part of McLaughlin College which has a mandate of public policy, with focus on the improvement of society locally and internationally. McLaughlin is affiliated with the study of social sciences.
Tatham Hall Residence | Handbook (PDF) |
McLaughlin College
Vanier
Vanier Residence is a traditional-style residence consisting of singles and doubles with shared bathrooms and lounges.
It is affiliated with Vanier College which is associated with the following academic disciplines: C lassical Studies, Creative Writing, Division of Humanities, Faculty of Education, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Vanier Residence | Handbook (PDF)
Vanier College
Winters
Winters Residence offers both traditional style accommodations as well as suite style. Both single and double rooms are available.
Winters College is affiliated with Fine Arts and has a long tradition of embracing the creative energy of the students and staff. Although affiliated with Fine Arts, Winters embraces students of all majors and interests, as it believes Art should be shared and experienced by all.
Winters Residence | Handbook (PDF)
Winters College
Residence Life
Tel: 416-736-5144
Location: S172 Ross Building
A division of Student Community and Leadership Development
