Residence Fees
Application Fee
The $50 non-refundable application fee is used to process your application. The application fee is required for all new applications, but it is not required for a current Resident applying for the upcoming term, provided there is no break in dates.
The application fee is due within two business days of submitting your application. See Payment Options ›
Residence Deposit
The $350 Residence Deposit* is due five business days** from when room selection or offer is sent. See Payment Options ›
* The Residence Deposit is waived for RRC Polytech students that will be living in residence for less than 60 days.
** Sponsored students must contact the Campus Living Office prior to the payment deadline to make special arrangements.
Room Rates for 2024-2025
Term Dates
- Spring 2025: May 4, 2025 – August 16, 2025
- Fall 2025: August 23, 2025 – Dec 13, 2025*
- Winter 2026: January 3, 2026 – May 2, 2026*
* The Fall and Winter Residence term dates correspond to 16-week academic programs. 15-week terms end one week earlier.
The Residence remains open year-round. The room fee for breaks between academic terms is not included in the term fee. Students who choose to stay in Residence during an academic break must pay a prorated room fee for those dates to maintain access to their room. Students who choose to leave Residence during a break do not pay the extra fee or have access to their room during the break.
Long-Term Stays
Residence Fees are due in full before a student moves in. This deadline is for all students, including those waiting for external funding such as loans, sponsorship, and bursaries.
Note: Fees shown below are approximate, and are based on the standard residence terms dates. Each Resident’s fees are pro-rated to the exact number of days in the individual’s Residence contract. These fees do not include the $50 application fee or the $350 Residence deposit. Fees are subject to change. Set up charges and late fees may apply.
Fees
The fees listed below reflect the cost of each room type per term. Learn more about what each room type includes ›
| Room Type | Spring 2025 Term (May 4 – Aug. 16) | 16-week Fall 2025 Term (Aug. 23 – Dec. 13) | Winter 2026 Term (Jan. 3 – May 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Double | $2,939.55 | $3,159.63 | $3,324.69 |
| Premium Double | $2,939.55 | $3,159.63 | $3,324.69 |
| Standard Single | $2,939.55 | $3,159.63 | $3,324.69 |
| Premium Single | $3,332.25 | $3,582.25 | $3,769.75 |
Short-Term Stays
RRC Polytech offers short-term stays to those RRC Polytech students or visiting scholars requiring a room for 60 days or less.
Note: Students who book for four-month stays get priority over short-term stays. Residents enrolled in short-term programs must provide proof of program registration, plus start and end dates.
RRC Polytech Students
| Room and Duration | 2025-2026 Fees |
|---|---|
| Any room type (Less than 31 days) | $231/week + tax |
| Any room type (31-60 days) | $1,027.19 – $1,940.40 |
* No Residence Deposit required for short-term RRC Polytech students.
Visiting Scholars
The following fees are for post-secondary students enrolled in a program outside of RRC Polytech.
| Room and Duration | 2025-2026 Fees |
|---|---|
| Any room type (Less than 31 days) | $231/week + tax |
| Any room type (31 days of longer) | $1,027.19 – $3,829.80 |
* Residence Deposit required for all Visiting Scholar students living in Residence.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.