Moving In

There are designated move-in dates and times for each student group:

• New University Students: Monday, September 1, 2025

• Transfer and Continuing Students: Friday, September 5, 2025

• Mature Students: Friday, September 5, 2025

You may only move in between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm on your assigned move-in day.

Please arrive at your assigned location on the date and time you selected through your Calendly link.

If you need to move in after your designated date, please Contact Housing Services

See Important Dates

​Please go to your move-in location at the time and date you chose on your Calendly link.

• University Hall residents move in at the Housing Services Office in (C420 - University Hall).
• Kainai House Residents move in at Kainai House Apartments
• Piikani House Residents move in at Kainai House Apartments
• Mt. Blakiston House residents move in at Mt. Blakiston House.
• Aperture Park Townhomes (Siksika House, Tsuu T'ina House, & The Village) residents move in at Kainai House.

You can pick up your room key when you arrive on campus by going to your designated move-in location.

If you are arriving later than our official move-in day, please notify Housing Services by email at housing@uleth.ca otherwise, your room may be cancelled and re-assigned.

Outside of office hours, please contact RAD

There is short-term parking near each Housing facility to be used while unloading.

University Hall residents can park in the breezeway to unpack. You can access the breezeway by using the ramp located just outside the Housing Services Office entrance.

Once you have unloaded, you'll need to park in the long-term parking areas.

Fellow students & residence assistants will help direct you.

Please do not bring your family pet. Residences are animal-free (except for approved service animals).

You will receive a Unit Inspection Form (UIF) via DocuSign, which must be completed within 48 hours of moving in.

This form records the condition of your accommodation, including any existing damage or missing inventory items. It will be used to determine responsibility for any damages to your room, unit, or furnishings, particularly during the move-out process and when assessing your Damage Deposit.

Important: The Unit Inspection Form is only for documenting existing damage or issues at move-in. If new issues arise during the school year, please submit a Maintenance Request.

Meet your Residence Assistant (RA), who will live right in your section of residence. Your RA can answer any questions you may have about your new home.

Room changes are not permitted during the first two or last four weeks of the term. Following the first two weeks of a term, you may request a room change, though we will encourage you to work through any potential roommate conflicts with your RAs prior to approving any room change requests.

Note: There is a $50 processing fee.

See Room Change Request Form

Complete Online Check-In:

Online check-in opens in mid-July. Keep an eye out in your ULethbridge email for the exact date! Completing your online check-in will save you time on move-in day, as you can request residence-related services ahead of time. You can reserve your textbooks, look into your dining plan, purchase a HERD membership, get a parking pass, and calculate your total housing costs.

After going through this process, payments can be made through online banking or other payment methods listed by Financial Services.

Textbooks, Course Materials, & ULethbridge swag:

Click on the textbook reservation link to have all your textbooks ready for pickup when you arrive. You can also order some ULethbridge swag too! 

Dining Plan Selection:

All first-year students will automatically be enrolled in the commuter plan, with an option to upgrade to the standard dining plan. Continuing students will have an option to purchase one should they wish.

HERD Membership:

The HERD is a student-led fan club that passionately follows U of L Pronghorn Athletics throughout the year. With over 600 members, the HERD is known as the largest and rowdiest student section in Canada West.

Parking Passes:

If you have a vehicle, you can purchase a parking permit for the upcoming academic year. If you do not purchase one during online check-in, you will have to contact Parking Services to purchase one from them.

Housing Fees:

At the end of check-in, you will be able to see your total housing costs. Payments can be made either via online bank payment, debit payment, etc. 

If you’re living with roommates and want to connect before move-in, email us at housing@uleth.ca after August 15 with your contact information (email, Instagram, Snapchat, phone number, etc.). We’ll pass it along, and hopefully, they’ll reach out—or you can make the first move! 

It’s a great way to plan your space, decide if you’ll share items like a fridge or kitchen supplies, and get to know each other before move-in day.

For PCs, apply all Windows Critical Updates just before leaving home through Windows Update so that your updates are current when you arrive. Ensure that your antivirus software is current. If you don’t have antivirus software we recommend that you download and install Microsoft Security Essentials from the Microsoft website. It’s free and protects your computer from viruses and spyware. 

Computer Questions:

If you have questions or difficulty connecting to the ULethbridge network/wifi when you arrive, please contact the IT Help Desk at 403-329-2490, or visit the office in Turcotte Hall TH218, or email them at help@uleth.ca.

• Social activities with friends and/or roommates
• Additional school supplies
• Travel (taxi, Red Arrow bus, etc.)
• Laundry Budgeting (Per semester):
• Laundry costs $2 per washer and $2 per dryer cycle.
• If you were to do laundry bi-weekly with two loads per washer and dryer, you would need to budget a minimum of $64 per semester onto your bridge bucks.
• Cost-saving & environmentally friendly laundry tips:
  • Air dry your laundry after washing (not only are you saving on energy, but you are also extending the longevity of your clothes!).
  • Stay on top of your laundry so you avoid big loads that don't dry (big loads are NOT cost-effective!)
  • Check your clothing symbols. Do they have to be hand-washed in the sink?
  • Check the lint trap before drying clothes; this ensures your clothes will dry properly (and avoid causing fires)

Please plan well in advance prior to your arrival. Students are only permitted to move-in during their booked time-slot, and are not allowed any overnight guests for the first two weeks of any given term.

For a list of places to stay, check out Visit Lethbridge.

Please Note:

Residence rooms are not available prior to your designated move-in day and time; not even for storage

of items. If you require accommodation prior to the official move-in day, please book off-campus accommodation early as local hotels and motels book up quickly.

From Calgary, Alberta:

Driving: Take Macleod Trail SE and merge onto AB-2 South. Continue on AB-2 South for approximately 210 km towards Lethbridge. Take Exit 128 for University Drive W and continue on University Drive W for about 7 km. Follow the signs to the University of Lethbridge. Once on campus, look for directional signs to your assigned parking lot.

Bussing: The Red Arrow Shuttle offers service from Calgary downtown, Calgary North, etc., directly to ULethbridge (bus loop). Shuttles leave every evening, 7 days a week.

From Calgary International Airport:

Driving: Follow the signs to Airport Trail NE from the airport parking area. Continue on Airport Trail NE and take the exit onto Deerfoot Trail/AB-2 South. Drive approximately 206 km on AB-2 South towards Lethbridge. Take Exit 128 for University Drive W and continue on University Drive W for about 7 km. Follow the signs to the University of Lethbridge. Once on campus, look for directional signs to your assigned parking lot.

Bussing: The Red Arrow Shuttle offers service from the airport directly to ULethbridge (bus loop). Shuttles leave every evening, 7 days a week.

From Lethbridge Airport: 

Driving: Follow the signs to Highway 5/43 Street South from the airport parking area. Turn left onto Highway 5/43 Street South and drive approximately 3 km. Turn right onto Highway 3/Mayor Magrath Drive South and continue for about 2 km. Take the exit for University Drive W and follow University Drive W for approximately 6 km. Follow the signs to the University of Lethbridge. Once on campus, look for directional signs to your assigned parking lot.

Other: Taxi or Uber services are also available options to take you to the ULethbridge campus.

We Provide:

• Twin captain-style bed with mattress
• Wardrobe
• Nightstand
• Bookcase
• Desk
• Study chair
• Study lamp
• Garbage container
• In Suites only:
  • Fibreglass cube table
  • Sofa sectionals (3)
  • Garbage containers (2)

Don't Forget:

• Bedding and a favourite pillow or two (all rooms in UHall have standard twin-size Captain Style beds with 3 drawers underneath)
• Clothing/shoes for all types of weather
• Books and pictures
• Hangers, organizers, over-the-door hooks, etc
• A small emergency kit
• Small fan
• Laundry bag, detergent, stain remover, etc
• Bathrobe, shower shoes, and a container
• for soap, shampoo, etc.
• Towels, washcloths, shower caddy, personal toiletries, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Identification, health card

You might also want to bring:

• Kitchen essentials, including place settings, utensils, containers, cooking tools, and
• cleaning supplies (Clorox or Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Vim Bathroom, Vim Cream), etc.
• Scotch 3m reusable hooks for decorations
• Semi-formal wear
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Ear plugs
• Memory foam for your bed
• A small handheld vacuum
• Backpack
• Computer, network cable, power bar, etc.

Please Note:

• International Students are automatically provided bed linen if their permanent address on The Bridge is 'out of country'.
• Small appliances are not permitted in University Hall, as any increased power requirements may overload our electrical system.
• The use of nails or tacks will damage the wall, and charges may apply

NOT permitted in University Hall:

• Air conditioners
• Air Fryers
• Blender
• Clothing Steamer
• Coffee Pots
• Electric Blankets
• Freezers
• Kettles
• Microwaves
• Personal fridges
• Portable dishwashers
• Rice Cooker
• Space Heaters
• Toaster
• Toaster Oven

NOT permitted in any Residence:

• Candles or incense
• Exterior radio/satellite aerials and dishes
• Explosives
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Furniture (unless approved by Housing Services)
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Items that can cause damage to the walls, toilets, or floors (LED strip lights, halogen lamps, bidets, diffusers, firecrackers, etc.)
• Large volume containers of alcohol or drinking apparatuses (funnels, beer bongs, kegs, etc.)
• Pets with the exception of certified service animals (email housing@uleth.ca) and fish (up to a 5-gallon fish tank)
• Portable dishwashers
• Space heaters & cooling devices, including & not limited to, portable AC units
• Subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• Weapons or replicas of weapons

To print a copy of our University Hall checklist: CLICK HERE

We Provide:

• Twin captain-style bed with mattress
• Closet for clothes
• Nightstand
• Bookcase
• Desk
• Study chair
• Study lamp
• Garbage container
• In Suites only:
  • Kitchen table
  • Kitchen chairs
  • Garbage can(s)
  • Coffee table
  • Sofa sectionals
  • Floor lamps

Don't Forget:

• Bedding and a favourite pillow or two (all rooms in Kainai & Piikani have standard twin-size Captain Style beds with 3 drawers underneath)
• Clothing/shoes for all types of weather
• Books and pictures
• Hangers, organizers, over-the-door hooks, etc
• A small emergency kit
• Dishware and eating utensils
• Laundry bag, detergent, stain remover, etc
• Bathrobe, and a container for soap, shampoo, etc.
• Towels, washcloths, shower caddy, personal toiletries, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Identification, health card
• Small fan

You might also want to bring:

• Kitchen essentials, including place settings, utensils, containers, cooking tools, and
• cleaning supplies (Clorox or Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Vim Bathroom, Vim Cream), etc.
• Scotch 3m reusable hooks for decorations
• Semi-formal wear
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Ear plugs
• Memory foam for your bed
• A small handheld vacuum
• Broom & dust pan
• Sealable snack bins
• Coffee maker, mini fridge, toaster, blender, etc (any small household appliances)
• Microwave
• TV
• Backpack
• Computer, network cable, power bar, etc.

Please Note:

• International Students are automatically provided bed linen if their permanent address on The Bridge is 'out of country'.
• The use of nails or tacks will damage the wall, and charges may apply

NOT permitted in any Residence:

• Candles or incense
• Exterior radio/satellite aerials and dishes
• Explosives
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Furniture (unless approved by Housing Services)
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Items that can cause damage to the walls, toilets, or floors (LED strip lights, halogen lamps, bidets, diffusers, firecrackers, etc.)
• Large volume containers of alcohol or drinking apparatuses (funnels, beer bongs, kegs, etc.)
• Pets with the exception of certified service animals (email housing@uleth.ca) and fish (up to a 5-gallon fish tank)
• Portable dishwashers
• Space heaters & cooling devices, including & not limited to portable AC units
• Subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• Weapons or replicas of weapons

To print a copy of our Apartments checklist: CLICK HERE

We Provide:

• Double bed with mattress
• Desk
• Study lamp
• Garbage can(s)
• Study chair
• Closet organizer
• Suite Styles:
  • Studio Suite:
    • Fridge
    • Stove/oven
    • Microwave
    • TV (1) mounted on the wall
    • Shelves (3) above the desk & beside bed
  • Two & Four Bedroom Suites
    • Fridge
    • Stove/oven
    • Microwave
    • TV (1) mounted on the wall
    • Breakfast bar
    • Stools
    • Floor lamp
    • Sofa chairs
    • Coffee table
    • Bookshelf

Don't Forget:

• Bedding and a favourite pillow or two (all rooms in Mt. Blakiston have a double bed)
• Clothing/shoes for all types of weather
• Books and pictures
• Hangers, organizers, over-the-door hooks, etc
• A small emergency kit
• Dishware and eating utensils (apartments)
• Laundry bag, detergent, stain remover, etc
• Bathrobe, and a container for soap, shampoo, etc.
• Towels, washcloths, shower caddy, personal toiletries, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Identification, health card
• Small fan

You might also want to bring:

• Kitchen essentials, including place settings, utensils, containers, cooking tools, and
• cleaning supplies (Clorox or Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Vim Bathroom, Vim Cream), etc.
• Scotch 3m reusable hooks for decorations
• Semi-formal wear
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Ear plugs
• Memory foam for your bed
• A small handheld vacuum
• Broom & dust pan
• Sealable snack bins
• Coffee maker, mini fridge, toaster, blender, etc (any small household appliances)
• TV
• Backpack
• Computer, network cable, power bar, etc.

Please Note:

• International Students are automatically provided bed linen if their permanent address on The Bridge is 'out of country'.
• The use of nails or tacks will damage the wall, and charges may apply

NOT permitted in any Residence:

• Candles or incense
• Exterior radio/satellite aerials and dishes
• Explosives
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Furniture (unless approved by Housing Services)
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Items that can cause damage to the walls, toilets, or floors (LED strip lights, halogen lamps, bidets, diffusers, firecrackers, etc.)
• Large volume containers of alcohol or drinking apparatuses (funnels, beer bongs, kegs, etc.)
• Pets with the exception of certified service animals (email housing@uleth.ca) and fish (up to a 5-gallon fish tank)
• Portable dishwashers
• Space heaters & cooling devices, including & not limited to, portable AC units
• Subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• Weapons or replicas of weapons

To print a copy of our Mt. Blakiston House checklist: CLICK HERE

We Provide:

• Double captain-style bed with mattress (for Large bedroom)
• Twin captain-style bed with mattress (for Standard bedroom)
• Desk
• Bookcase
• Nightstand
• Study lamp
• Garbage can
• Study chair
• Shared Spaces
  • Kitchen table
  • Kitchen chairs (2)
  • Garbage cans (2, kitchen & bathroom)
  • Coffee table
  • Sofa sectionals (3)
  • Floor lamp
  • Fridge
  • Stove/oven
  • Microwave

Don't Forget:

• Bedding and a favourite pillow or two
• Clothing/shoes for all types of weather
• Books and pictures
• Hangers, organizers, over-the-door hooks, etc
• A small emergency kit
• Dishware and eating utensils
• Laundry bag, detergent, stain remover, etc
• Bathrobe, and a container for soap, shampoo, etc.
• Towels, washcloths, shower caddy, personal toiletries, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Identification, health card
• Small fan

You might also want to bring:

• Kitchen essentials, including place settings, utensils, containers, cooking tools, and
• cleaning supplies (Clorox or Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Vim Bathroom, Vim Cream), etc.
• Scotch 3m reusable hooks for decorations
• Semi-formal wear
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Ear plugs
• Memory foam for your bed
• A small handheld vacuum
• Broom & dust pan
• Sealable snack bins
• Coffee maker, mini fridge, toaster, blender, etc (any small household appliances)
• TV (for your room)
• Backpack
• Computer, network cable, power bar, etc.

Please Note:

• International Students are automatically provided bed linen if their permanent address on The Bridge is 'out of country'.
• Townhome Standard bedrooms are equipped with standard TWIN-SIZE Captain Style beds with three drawers underneath.
• Townhome Large bedrooms are equipped with DOUBLE-SIZE beds.
• All bedrooms are Large bedrooms in the 3-bedroom townhomes.
• The use of nails or tacks will damage the wall, and charges may apply

NOT permitted in any Residence:

• Candles or incense
• Exterior radio/satellite aerials and dishes
• Explosives
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Furniture (unless approved by Housing Services)
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Items that can cause damage to the walls, toilets, or floors (LED strip lights, halogen lamps, bidets, diffusers, firecrackers, etc.)
• Large volume containers of alcohol or drinking apparatuses (funnels, beer bongs, kegs, etc.)
• Pets with the exception of certified service animals (email housing@uleth.ca) and fish (up to a 5-gallon fish tank)
• Portable dishwashers
• Space heaters & cooling devices, including & not limited to portable AC units
• Subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• Weapons or replicas of weapons

To print a copy of our Townhomes checklist: CLICK HERE

We Provide:

• Desk
• Bookcase
• Nightstand
• Study lamp
• Study chair
• Garbage can
• Double bed with mattress (for Executive rooms)
• Twin captain style bed with mattress (for Lower rooms)
• Shared Spaces
  • Breakfast bar
  • Stools (4)
  • Garbage cans (3, kitchen & bathrooms)
  • Coffee table
  • Sofa
  • Lounge chairs
  • Bookcase
  • Floor lamp
  • Microwave
  • Stove/oven
  • TV stand

Don't Forget:

• Bedding and a favourite pillow or two
• Clothing/shoes for all types of weather
• Books and pictures
• Hangers, organizers, over-the-door hooks, etc
• A small emergency kit
• Dishware and eating utensils (apartments)
• Laundry bag, detergent, stain remover, etc
• Bathrobe, shower shoes, and a container
• for soap, shampoo, etc.
• Towels, washcloths, shower caddy, personal toiletries, toilet paper, etc.
• Personal Identification, health card

You might also want to bring:

• Kitchen essentials, including place settings, utensils, containers, cooking tools, and
• cleaning supplies (Clorox or Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, Vim Bathroom, Vim Cream), etc.
• Scotch 3m reusable hooks for decorations
• Semi-formal wear
• Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
• Ear plugs
• Memory foam for your bed
• A small handheld vacuum
• Fan
• Broom & dust pan
• Sealable snack bins
• Coffee maker, mini fridge, etc (any small household appliances)
• TV (for your room)
• Backpack
• Computer, network cable, power bar, etc.

Please Note:

• International Students are automatically provided bed linen if their permanent address on The Bridge is 'out of country'.
• The Village Lower bedrooms are equipped with standard TWIN-SIZE Captain Style beds with three drawers underneath.
• The Village Executive bedrooms are equipped with DOUBLE-SIZE beds.
• The use of nails or tacks will damage the wall, and charges may apply

NOT permitted in any Residence:

• Candles or incense
• Exterior radio/satellite aerials and dishes
• Explosives
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Furniture (unless approved by Housing Services)
• Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Items that can cause damage to the walls, toilets, or floors (LED strip lights, halogen lamps, bidets, diffusers, firecrackers, etc.)
• Large volume containers of alcohol or drinking apparatuses (funnels, beer bongs, kegs, etc.)
• Pets with the exception of certified service animals (email housing@uleth.ca) and fish (up to a 5-gallon fish tank)
• Portable dishwashers
• Space heaters & cooling devices, including & not limited to portable AC units
• Subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• Weapons or replicas of weapons

To print a copy of our Village checklist: CLICK HERE