Glendon Future Students | Housing Services

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Selection & Placement
Residence Guarantees The safety of our community members is paramount and we are planning on limiting capacity to residence space. In light of the capacity limitations, we have suspended the guarantee of a residence space offered to first-year student admitted to the Fall session directly from a high school who apply by the deadline.
Assignment and Preferences You can select up to two preferred residences on your application, however Housing cannot guarantee to meet your specific requests. You should be prepared to accept any available space in any building. All residences have a great support system and experience to offer to first-year students.
Roommate Matching Many first-year students will be sharing a double room. Students are typically assigned with roommates of the same gender. The residence application asks specific questions about lifestyle preferences which will be used to match compatibility with potential roommates. To ensure optimal compatibility and harmonious roommate relations, please make sure you answer the questions thoroughly and honestly. If students are offered a double space and accept the offer, they will have the opportunity to self-select a roommate. Housing Services will notify students who have successfully accepted a double room when the roommate selection time opens. Students can then return to the online residence application and select/accept a roommate among those who accepted the same space type and residence building. If a student opts not to select a roommate, Housing & Conference Services will assign them a roommate based on compatibility match percentage determined by their answers to the lifestyle preference questions during the application. Note that a student may only select/accept one roommate and will no longer have access to Roommate Selection after doing so. If circumstances or roommate preference change, please contact glendon@yorku.ca.
Offer Acceptance and Confirmation Residence offers will be sent out via email starting June where students will be given the following details: The type of room and the residence building being offered The instructions on how to accept their offers online including paying the room offer deposit If you decline your residence offer then you may ask to be placed on a wait list or have your application cancelled. If you do not respond to your residence offer by the deadline indicated, your offer will expire and your application will be cancelled. You may contact Housing and request to reactivate your application and be placed on a waiting list. Information about moving in to residence will be available on Residence Move-in Information page and will be updated as it gets closer to move-in day. A Move-in Package email will be sent to residents who accepted a space prior to arrival. Upon move-in, students may not change their building or room assignment without permission from Housing & Conference Services through a transfer request. The Transfer Request Form goes online every October. If experiencing roommate conflicts or other challenges, residents must first contact their Don or Residence Life Coordinator. Transfer will not be granted unless they are mediated by Residence Life & Housing & Conference Services, and pending room availability. If you receive written approval to transfer to another residence/room, you will be charged a transfer fee and you will be responsible for covering any additional room upgrade costs, if applicable.
Waitlisted Applicants Housing Services will endeavour to update students on wait list status from time to time. However, it is the student’s responsibility to follow up regarding this by emailing residence@glendon.yorku.ca.

FAQ

Nearly 430 students live on-campus at Glendon in two different undergraduate residence buildings. A complimentary shuttle connects you to York's main campus, Keele, where over 2,000 students live in undergraduate residence.

Residences at Glendon offer traditional style accommodations with single and double rooms sharing a community bathroom. All community bathrooms offer private bathroom and shower rooms with shared sinks. A limited number of semi-private and private suites are available. Adapted housing is available in Hilliard Residence.

Students must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate degree programs (minimum 9 credits per term).

The safety of our community members is paramount and we are planning on limiting capacity to residence space to half the spaces we normally assign. In light of the capacity limitations, we have suspended the guarantee of a residence space offered to first-year student admitted to the Fall session directly from a high school who apply by the June 1 deadline.

Yes, our residence population consists of a great blend of first and upper year students. You can re-apply to live in residence in your upper years as long as you meet the eligibility criteria: students must continuously be enrolled in full-time degree program, have no behavioural infractions while living in or visiting York residence, and have no outstanding debt to the University.

Fall/Winter Term undergraduate residence applications are available in February. Apply through MyFile and follow the instructions. Set 10 minutes aside to complete and submit your application no later than June 1 to secure your space.

Yes, we will continue to accept residence applications throughout the summer but you will only be offered if a space is available.

Yes, a $150 application fee is due upon application and can be paid online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Visa Debit. Learn more about residence fees, deposits and rates here.

Yes, you are required to pay a $750 non-refundable residence room deposit online using a credit or visa debit card upon acceptance of your residence room offer. Your deposit is not an additional charge and will be deducted from your room fees after you move in. Instructions on how to pay your room deposit online will be included with your room offer.

Yes; you can select up to two preferred residences on your request. Although residences and conference services make every effort to meet residence preferences, we cannot guarantee your specific choice of residence. Most students choose a residency preference based on their faculty and campus study program. All the residences will offer you a great experience during your transition to university life!

First-year students are encouraged to experience living in a traditional residence with a roommate. It’s a great way to meet other students, socialize and make lasting friendships. Furthermore, you will enjoy the convenience of a Meal Plan. Traditional residence is our most affordable option. Cleaning service is provided in the common areas and washrooms.

Suite-style residence are a suitable choice for upper-year students who will be independent, share amenities, cook and clean for themselves.

Housing will make every effort to accommodate everyone’s residence preference, but cannot make guarantees as assignments will depend on availability. Students should be prepared to accept any space that is offered in any residence with the objective of having a complete university experience!

The average room size is 110 square feet and is furnished with a single/twin-sized bed, lamp, desk, chair, dresser, closet and garbage bin. Students supply their own linens or may purchase linens through York University's external partner Residence Linens prior to arrival and they will be shipped to the Housing Office and ready for when you arrive.

Yes, each room has wireless and wired Internet connection.

Most first-year students will be sharing a double room. Students are typically assigned with roommates of the same gender. The residence application lists specific questions about your lifestyle preferences which will be used to match your compatibility with potential roommates. To ensure optimal compatibility and harmonious roommate relations, we suggest you answer the questions thoroughly and honestly.

Students who confirmed (offered, accepted and paid deposit) double spaces within the same residence will have the opportunity to select a roommate. Note that applying roughly the same time and by June 1 will increase your chances of being placed with your selected roommate.

Most residences are mixed gender, but we also offer some floors/sections designated as female-or male-only floors. You can indicate a preference for a same gender floor/section on the application.

No, all residences are smoke-free. Smoking is also strictly prohibited within 9 metres of the building entrance.

Rules and policies on cannabis smoking, possession and cultivation are available in Residence Community Standards.

Residents are encouraged to contact their Residence Life Coordinator on all smoking and cannabis concerns they may have. Issues will be addressed with responsible residents in accordance to policies set in the Residence Occupancy Agreement and Residence Life Handbook.

The purchase of a meal plan is mandatory in all traditional residences where cooking facilities are not provided. Students may rent or bring compact refrigerators from our external partner Coldex to keep in their room. Students living in suites with kitchen access may purchase optional meal plans. For more information, visit the Food Services website.

York has over 40 food service providers at the Keele Campus offering a wide variety of food types including salads, soup and sandwiches, full “home-style” dinners, fast food, international, halal and kosher food. Glendon Campus offers a main dining hall and other food outlets.

We suggest you budget about $9,500-$11,500 to cover your residence and food costs for the eight-month period, not including personal spending money. Please refer to the website for information about Undergraduate Residence rates.

In addition to your room and meal costs, all students are required to pay an $80 Residence Life fee. You may incur additional costs if you wish to subscribe to phone and cable TV. Students are strongly recommended to get content insurance as the University is not responsible for loss or damage of personal property for any reason.

Your residence occupancy is effective for the Fall and Winter academic terms but excludes the winter holiday closure period when the residences are closed. Students are required to make alternative living arrangements during the closure period but students who live out-of-province may appeal to stay in residence if they have no alternative accommodation and will be charged a standard Holiday Closure fee if they are approved.

Yes, applications and information are available on the Summer Residence site.

Absolutely! Each residence has Residence Dons, who will lend a helping hand during your transition to university life and will be your resource during your time in residence. Residence Dons report to a live-in professional Residence Life Coordinator, who is fully trained to manage simple to complex residents’ concerns.

Yes, tours are offered in a selected residence during the summer months each year. Please visit contact us at residence@glendon.yorku.ca to book a residence tour.

If you are unable to come to campus, we encourage you to view our residence buildings and gallery.

If you are planning to visit the campus, you may be able to sign up for a tour. Sign up for a campus tour.