St John's Residence

• Average monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Winnipeg: $1282. National Rent Report, November 2023. 
• Average monthly utilities for 85m² apartment in Winnipeg: $224.20. Numbeo, Cost of Living – Winnipeg, November 2023.
• Median between Male ($365.02/month) and Female ($317.82/month). Canada’s Food Price Report.
• Assumes food is exclusively cooked at home and includes no food service costs. Quick-service meals in Winnipeg (Big Mac, Whopper etc.) are $14-15+ per meal. 
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Fall 2023

Immediate accommodation is still available for Fall 2023!

Room and board for November are $1,642.50 and December is $1,204.50 per month (pro-rated to your move-in day) and include the comprehensive Daily Bread In-House Meal Plan (19 meals per week).

Note: There is no meal plan service from December 23, 2023 to January 4, 2024. Existing residents remaining for Winter 2024 can remain in their room over the break for no additional charge. New residents moving in during this period will be charged a nightly room-only fee.

Winter 2024

January 4 - April 27, 2024

Note: Early move-in and late move-out can be arranged for an additional nightly fee. 

Payment Schedule for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024

Fall 2023

Immediate accommodation is still available for Fall 2023.

Room and board for November are $1,642.50 and December are $1,204.50 per month (pro-rated to your move-in day) and include the comprehensive Daily Bread In-House Meal Plan (19 meals per week).

Note: There is no meal plan service from December 23, 2024 to January 4, 2024. Existing residents remaining for Winter 2024 can stay in their room over the break for no additional charge. Residents moving in during this period will be charged a nightly room-only fee.

Winter 2024

January 4 - April 27, 2024

Note: Early move-in and late move-out can be arranged for an additional nightly fee.

Payment Schedule for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024

Note: As ICM students are not registered of the University of Manitoba, fees for the academic year are due on move-in. 

May 1 - August 30, 2024 

Note: Early move-in and late move-out can be arranged for an additional nightly fee. 

• If you miss a payment, or are late in making the payment, you will be charged a late fee.
• Cheques are payable to St. Johns College, not the University of Manitoba
• Unpaid accounts will result in your University of Manitoba student account being placed on hold. This will prevent you from accessing your marks, using the library, registering for classes, etc.
• To avoid line ups, please pay your fees in advance.

Cheques & Money Orders:

• Please ensure your name and student number is on the cheque.
• Cheques are to made payable to St. Johns College.
• Our Mailing address is: St. Johns College, 92 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2M5
• Payment must be made in Canadian currency. All cheques must be payable to St. Johns College and drawn from a Canadian Institution.

Credit Cards:

• Visa and MasterCard are the only credit cards that are accepted. Credit card payments can be processed in person, or by phone.

Cash

• We only accept Canadian currency

Debit Cards

• Contact your bank to ensure your daily withdrawal limit is high enough to cover the cost of your fees.

E-Interac

• E-Interac payments are available and should be sent to SJC.Payments@umanitoba.ca. Please see your bank for instructions.

Wire Transfers

• Please email the assistant bursar at beatriz.martins@umanitoba.ca  for wire transfer instructions.

If you make the $1,000 residence non refundable deposit and are not accepted to attend the University of Manitoba, you may be eligible for a refund. In order to be considered for a refund, you must supply a copy of the email or letter you received from the university to us immediately upon receiving it. Once we receive a copy of the letter, you will be notified as to the amount you are eligible to receive.

It is your responsibility to cancel your residence application or you will be responsible for the full room and meal plan fees.

Current Residence fees

Residence fees include the compulsory comprehensive Daily Bread in-house meal plan, in-room cable internet, and all utilities.

You will be charged a $30 application fee when you submit your application, and a $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to finalize your reservation.

Due dates for the current session  

We accept the following payment methods:

Cheques and Money Orders

• Cheques must be payable to St John’s College and must be drawn from a Canadian financial institution.
• Please ensure your name and student number are on the cheque.
• Our mailing address is: Assistant Bursar, St John’s College, 92 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5

Credit Cards

• Only Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
• Payments can be processed in-person or by phone.

Cash

• We only accept Canadian currency.

E-Transfer

• Interac e-Transfers can be sent to Payments@umanitoba.ca and must include your surname and “Residence Fees” in the message field. Please contact your bank for instructions.

Wire Transfer

• Please contact the Assistant Bursar for wire transfer instructions.

We are always happy to discuss individual payment plans with eligible students. For further information, contact the Dean of Residence.

Everyone in Residence participates in our Daily Bread in-house meal plan. We also provide a student kitchen which is equipped with basic cooking appliances to enable students to cook their own occasional meals and after-hours snacks.

Everyone in Residence participates in our Daily Bread in-house meal plan. As such, living in Residence is predicated on participation in the meal plan and it is not possible to opt-out.

We are a small residence community, and our food services are located in the same building as the Residence living accommodations. This makes taking care of individual students a little easier. Our Food Services team is always happy to work with students to provide meals that accommodate specific dietary restrictions, subject to the limitations of our food services program. 

Contact the Dean of Residence to begin a conversation about whether we can meet your specific needs.

All Residence rooms are single occupancy with individual stall bath, shower, and toilet facilities shared by gender on each floor. These facilities are cleaned and sanitized daily by our friendly Housekeeping staff.

Rooms are assigned by the Dean’s Office and consider several factors. Both existing residents and new applicants are invited to indicate a room request on their application or renewal form.

Room requests will be accommodated as available.

Friends are welcome to visit, but you are responsible for their behaviour while in the Residence. Guests are welcome to stay for meals, but you must purchase them a meal ticket from the General Office or the Don on duty.

Overnight guests are subject to the limitations laid out in the Residence Contract (2.13) and must be signed in with the Don on duty.

Alcohol

Alcohol may be consumed in approved areas provided you are 18 years old and your alcohol use complies with applicable policies in the Residence Contract (2.1 and 2.2).

Tobacco

Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use are not permitted in the Residence. Residents who smoke must do so in the designated smoking area outside the north door of the Residence and tobacco use must comply with the applicable policies in the Residence Contract (2.3).

Cannabis

Smoking, vaping, cooking, growing, and preparing cannabis are not permitted in the Residence. Consumption of legally purchased edibles may be permitted provided your use of edibles complies with the applicable policy in the Residence Contract (2.5).

Residents with a prescription for medical cannabis are encouraged to contact the Dean’s Office for information on authorized cannabis usage.

No. You’re free to come and go as you wish.

Quiet Hours exist to ensure the Residence remains an environment that is conducive to adequate sleep and time for studying. Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am Sunday to Thursday, and 2:00am to 8:00am on Fridays, Saturdays, and Holiday Sundays. During these hours noise must be confined to a level that is inaudible outside your room.

A dedicated parking lot is located right next to the Residence. Arrangements are made through University of Manitoba Parking Services. 

Learn more about parking.

Yes. Winnipeg Transit offers a variety of routes between the Fort Garry campus and downtown.

The Northwest Super Express (Route 36) operates between the Fort Garry campus and the Health Sciences Centre (Bannatyne campus) and takes approximately 35 minutes. Learn more about Winnipeg Transit.

Our Residence Dons are on-duty 4:30pm to 8:30am Monday to Thursday, and 24/7 from 4:30pm Friday to 8:30am Monday, and are trained in emergency response, first aid, and CPR.

Dons also provide support, referral, and a listening ear about anything from homesickness or interpersonal conflict to safety concerns. Additionally, the Fort Garry campus has uniformed University of Manitoba security staff on duty 24/7/365.

Step 1 – Submit an application
Step 2 – If you haven’t paid the $30 application fee via the application form, submit it using any of our accepted payment methods.
Step 3 – The Dean’s Office processes your application and confirms room availability.
Step 4 – If a room is available, the Dean’s Office tentatively holds it for you for 10 days. You will be notified via e-mail and must pay the $1000 non-refundable deposit within this timeframe. (The non-refundable deposit is applied to the final payment of the session for which you’re applying). If you apply later in the application period, you may receive a different deadline to pay the $1000 non-refundable deposit. In either case, applicants must follow the timeline laid out in the confirmation e-mail.
Step 5 – Once the $1000 non-refundable deposit is received, the Dean’s Office issues you a formal confirmation letter, which finalizes your Residence booking. You will also be e-mailed a copy of the Residence Contract and the current Residence Handbook.
Step 6 – Review and sign the Residence Contract and return to the Dean’s Office.
Step 7 – Move in!

Applicants are encouraged to ask questions and voice concerns at any time during the application process.

Applications and deposits are by academic year or session. If you are staying in Residence for multiple terms, you will pay a new deposit for each academic session. You are only charged the application fee once.

Example:

In July 2024 you apply for Fall 2024 residence and pay the $30 application fee. Your application is accepted, and you pay the $1000 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is applied to your Winter 2025 fees (due in January 2025).

In late Spring 2025, you submit a renewal application and pay the $500 non-refundable summer session deposit. The deposit is applied to your August 2025 residence fees.

Yes. If you currently live in residence, you can stay in your room over the Winter Break for no extra cost. However, there is no meal plan service during the closure period. If you are moving in during the Winter Break, you will be charged a nightly room-only rate for the duration of the closure period.

Winter Break Dons are on duty 24/7 during the closure, and assist with housekeeping, snow removal, and community safety.

Yes. Our Residence offers month-to-month room and board over the summer months, which includes the same Daily Bread in-house meal plan you’ve enjoyed throughout the academic year. A $500 deposit is charged, and 30 days’ notice is required for any changes to your departure date.

Yes, early move-ins and late move-outs are generally possible, pending room availability. Applications for late move-out are available at the end of each academic session. Residents must submit their application by the due date and will be charged a nightly late move-out fee.

For further information check out the Residence Contract and Residence Handbook.

Contact the Dean of Residence.