Dorm Residence

What's in the Lakeview Hall Residence (Female Dormitory)?  Please see the Handbook for more information. 

• A central lobby for students to study and socialize with individuals of the opposite gender.
• A mezzanine that overlooks the central lobby. One side has computer stations and the other has tables.
• The Oasis, a chapel area, is located downstairs and is equipped with a piano, drums, guitars and microphones. 
• A dorm kitchenette equipped with pots, cooking utensils, refrigerator and stove is available to students. The preparation of any meat is not allowed in the kitchenette facility and students are expected to clean up after each use.
• A Laundry room is available everyday except Saturdays. A laundry fee is incorporated into dorm students budgets so quarters are not needed. Students do have to provide their own soap, bleach, fabric softener, etc.
• Each dorm room is equipped with 1 phone, 2 beds, 2 shelving units, 2 closets, 2 dressers, 3 desks, 3 mirrors, and a bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. Rooms are meant for double occupancy.
• Students who would like a single room must fill out a request form at the Deans office and are responsible for all the accompanying fees. (Single rooms may be granted at the Deans discretion upon availability.)
• The Chatterbox is a co-gender room for socializing and watching TV. A minimum group of three people maybook the room. Students are asked to leave their student ID cards as collateral at the front desk and are expected to clean up after each use.

What's in the Riverton Hall Residence (Single Mature Student Dormitory)?  Please see the Handbook for more information. 

• There are 20 suites where men and women live on separate floors.
• The suites come in different sizes i.e. 4 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom, bachelor
• Each student is assigned a room in one of the suites.
• Each suite is fully furnished and comes with a complete kitchen and living room
• Most suites have 1.5 bathrooms
• This building is equipped with WiFi
• Each floor has laundry facilities (no coins or tokens needed).
• These suites are usually reserved for mature students
• This building is monitored by the Deans as well as Campus Security.

• **Applicants must be Dean approved

What's in Maple Hall Residence (Male Dormitory)? Please see the Handbook for more information. 

• There are two lobbies for students to study and socialize with individuals of the opposite gender.
• The rooms on the North side have shared accommodations e.g bathroom is shared between two rooms.The rooms are spacious.
• The rooms on the South side are set up for single occupancy only at no additional charge as they have communal washrooms.  (These have been recently upgraded and do give some privacy)
• Each dorm room is equipped with 1 bed or 2 beds, shelving units, 2 closets, dressers, desks, and mirrors. Northside rooms have a sink and cupboard in each room. 
• A dorm kitchenette equipped with pots, cooking utensils, refrigerator and stove is available to students on the 2nd floor. The preparation of any meat is not allowed in the kitchenette facility and students are expected to clean up after each use.
• A Laundry room is available everyday except Saturdays. A laundry fee is incorporated into dorm students budgets so quarters are not needed. Students do have to provide their own soap, bleach, fabric softener, etc.

• **Applicants must be Dean approved

What measurements do I need to know?

• Closet space - 4 ft wide x 2-½ ft deep
• Bookshelf - 3 ft wide, 4 shelves
• Desk space - 6ft long, 3 dresser drawers, 1 desk drawer
• Phone desk - 5 ft (shared) , 3 small desk drawers

What will I need to bring with me?

You will need to bring mattress cover, bedding, toiletries, and room decor. Please see the handbook for a more complete list.

Are there things I can't bring?

Firearms, martial arts equipment, fireworks, pets, toaster oven, hotplates, candles, incense, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, pornographic material including inappropriate posters and pictures.  Please see the handbook for a more complete list.

What electronics can I bring?

A mini-fridge, microwave, computer system, radio, TV, and DVD or video player (it is recommended that freshmen leave their TV at home for the first year)

How do I protect my things?

Please lock your room and do not leave your items out in the open and unattended. If needed, purchasing your own personal insurance will cover what the dorm is not liable for.  Please see the Handbook for more information. 

How do I reserve a room?

Before you make a dorm reservation, please make sure you have sent in all proper application documents to admissions@burmanu.ca. Please click here to apply for a dorm Reservation. Contact our Deans for more questions/details: (403) 505-9644. A $450 room reservation fee will be required which will transfer into a room deposit when you take occupancy.

When can I move in?  Please see the Handbook for more information. 

• New Fall Semester students are able to move in on the Sunday before CueQuest begins. Please not before as the dormitories are not ready before. 
• Returning Fall Semester students are able to move in on the Sunday before classes start. We are not able to take returning students prior to this unless approved by a Dean. 
• Winter term students can move in on the weekend before classes resume. 
• Please call 403-505-9644 to confirm the opening date before traveling plans are made.

What if I've decided not to come?

Contact our Dean and the Registry immediately and notify them of your change in plans.

Living out of the dorm

Refer to ‘page 10-11’ of the Student Handbook for the regular policy on out of dorm living.  In addition to this policy please note the following: Students may live out of the dorm at any age, subject to the following academic criteria:

• Having completed one full year (two semesters) in residence
• Having a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Having demonstrated model citizenship during the academic year, while living in the Burman University dorm
• Having a maintained GPA of 3.5 or higher to continue out-of-dorm living
• Receiving a letter of permission from parents/ guardians
• Receiving final approval from Student Administration to live out-of-residence

Can i store things over the summer?

Please see the handbook. Links to the handbook and storage policy are found above.