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Cancellation Fees 2025-2026

Undergraduate

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Residence Withdrawal and Cancellation Fees

Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.

Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board (Meal Plan/oneCard) for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.

Students who withdraw from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:

Fall Admission | Winter Admission

Fall Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by September 9, 2025.

Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior to August 31, 2025

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to August 1, 2025 $500

Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card

August 1 to August 31, 2025 $1500

Original deposit forfeited

Withdraw from Residences: September 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Housing

Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan

oneCard-Flex oneCard

3 monthsÌýpenalty + rent prorated daily + applicable meal plan fees

Refer to the Meal Plan Cancellation Policy

*If you are withdrawing from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University, contact the Residence Housing Office at housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca

Prorated refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more

oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2026 - End of lease

Housing Mandatory All you Care to Eat Meal Plan oneCard-Flex oneCard

Rent due for the entire duration of the lease AND applicable meal plan fees*

Refer to the Meal Plan Cancellation Policy

*If you are withdrawing from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University, contact the Residence Housing Office at housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca

Prorated refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more.

oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

All first-year residence buildings leases end May 3, 2026.

**For information regarding the fees for Meal Plan please see the Food and Dining website here: Food and Dining.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

We encourage you to contact the Residence Admissions Office at 514-398-6368 or write to housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca for further information. View the .


Winter Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2026.

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to

Prior to December 23, 2025

$500

Deducted from the original deposit - $1000 refunded on credit card

DecemberÌý23, 2025 - January 2, 2026 $1500

Original deposit forfeited

´³²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²âÌý3 – January 19, 2026 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily + prorated refund of All You Care To Eat Meal Plan +ÌýoneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more. Student Fee Account on Minerva
January 20,Ìý2026, or later Rent due for the entire duration of the lease + pro-rated refund of All You Care To Eat Meal Plan +ÌýoneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more. Student Fee Account on Minerva

All first-year residence buildings leases end May 3, 2026.

**For information regarding the fees for Meal Plan please see the Food and Dining website here: Food and Dining.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

Upper Year Undergraduate

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees

Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.

Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board (Meal Plan/oneCard) for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.

Students who withdraw from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:

Withdrawal from Residences: August 23, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Housing oneCard

3 monthsÌýpenalty + rent prorated daily




Ìý

Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

oneCard dollars are only refunded once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2026 – End of Lease

Housing oneCard

Rent due for the entire duration of the lease.

Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

oneCard dollars are only upon written request refunded once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.

Macdonald Campus

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees

Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.

Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and oneCard for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing department depends on a stable resident census.

Students who withdraw from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:

Fall Admission | Winter Admission

Fall Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by September 9, 2025.

New Incoming Residence Students
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior To August 31, 2025

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to Aug 31, 2025 $500 Original deposit forfeited

Returning Residence Students
Cancellation of Residence Reservation - After April 1, 2025

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
After April 1, 2025 $750 Student Fee Account

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All Students - Withdrawal from Residences: September 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Housing oneCard
3 months penalty + rent prorated daily Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ. oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

All Students - Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2026 –End of lease

Housing oneCard
Rent due for the entire duration of the lease. Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ. oneCard dollars are only refundedÌý upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance, or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.

We encourage you to contact the Residence Admissions Office at 514-398-6368 or write to housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca for further information.


Winter Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2026.

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to January 3, 2026 $500

Deposit forfeited

January 3 – January 19, 2026 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily.ÌýoneCardÌýbalance if $50 or more upon request,Ìýif you are leaving the university. Student Fee Account on Minerva
January 20, 2026Ìýor later Rent due for the entire duration of the lease +ÌýoneCard balance if $50 or more upon request, if you are leaving the university. Student Fee Account on Minerva

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

Graduate

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees

Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.

Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.

Students who withdraw from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:

Fall Admission | Winter Admission

Fall Admission

Cancellation Of Residence Reservation- Prior to August 31, 2025

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to August 1, 2025 $300

Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card

August 1 to August 31, 2025 $1000

Original deposit forfeited

Withdrawal from Residences:ÌýSeptember 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Housing oneCard

Rent prorated to withdrawal date AND
A cancellation penalty ofÌý3 monthsÌýrent


Ìý

Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2026 – End of Lease

Housing oneCard

Rent due for the entire duration of the lease.

Valid for the duration of your studies at ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

oneCard dollars are only refunded upon written request once you leave the university and have a balance of $50 or more.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

*For students in Solin Hall leases end June 30, 2025. Please take note that as per the Quebec Educational Lease: " A student who leases a room in an educational institution may not sublease the room or assign the lease (art. 1981 Civil Code of Quebec)".


Winter Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2026.

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to December 23, 2025 $300

Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card

DecemberÌý23, 2025 - January 2, 2026 $1000

Original deposit forfeited

January 3 – January 19, 2026 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily +ÌýoneCard balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) Student Fee Account on Minerva
January 20, 2026 or later Rent due for the entire duration of the lease +ÌýoneCard balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the universityÌý(upon request) Student Fee Account on Minerva

All buildings leases end June 30, 2026.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

We encourage you to contact the Residence Admissions Office at 514-398-6368 or write to housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca for further information. View the .Ìý

Exchange Students

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Residence Withdrawal and Associated Cancellation Fees

Applications for residences are accepted and accommodation is assigned based on the understanding that students are making a commitment for the full academic year. Upon acceptance into residences, students are committing to a lease under Québec law. Students are then bound to the terms of the lease which relates to their specific residence building.

Before accepting space in residences, please understand that students must agree to a contract for room and board for a specific long-term period, and that operation of the housing and dining department depends on a stable resident census.

Students who withdraw from ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ University Residences for either academic or non-academic reasons will be held financially responsible as follows:

Fall Admission | Winter Admission

Fall Admission

Cancellation of Residence Reservation - Prior to August 31, 2025

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to August 1, 2025 $300

Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card

August 1 to August 31, 2025 $1000

Original deposit forfeited

Withdrawal from Residences:ÌýSeptember 1, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Housing oneCard-FLex
3 month's rent penalty + rent prorated daily Prorated refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more

Withdrawal from Residences: January 4, 2026 – End of Lease

Housing oneCard-FLex

8-month lease: Rent due for the remaining months of the 8-month lease
4-month lease: 3 month's rent penalty + rent prorated daily

Prorated refund of oneCard-Flex balance if $50 or more

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.


Winter Admission

The deposit which reserves your space in ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ residence is strictly non-refundable if for any reason you do not occupy that space by January 20, 2026.

Cancellation Notice Penalty/Charge Charged to
Prior to December 23, 2025 $300

Deducted from the original deposit - $700 refunded on credit card

December 23, 2025 - January 2, 2026 $1000

Original deposit forfeited

January 3 – January 19, 2026 3 months rent penalty + rent prorated daily + oneCard Flex balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) Student Fee Account on Minerva
January 20, 2026 or later Rent due for the entire duration of the lease + oneCard Flex balance over $50 refunded if you are leaving the university (upon request) Student Fee Account on Minerva

AllÌýleases end May 3, 2026.

Additional charges could apply if room keys are not returned to the respective front desk or if additional cleaning, maintenance or damage repairs are incurred during the lease.Ìý

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