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University Residences – Macdonald Campus
- Campus Housing Office
- P.O. Box 188
- Macdonald Campus of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9
- Telephone: 514-398-7716
- Fax: 514-398-7953
- Email: residences.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/macdonald-residences
Residence life is an integral part of Macdonald Campus activities. Laird Hall, with a capacity of 250 students, is a co-ed residence that provides accommodation for undergraduate, graduate, and Farm Management Technology students. Residents enjoy comfortable rooms, modern kitchens, cozy lounge facilities, and other amenities that help make their residence life a complete and meaningful part of their university experience. All dorm rooms have telephone and high-speed network access services, which are available at extra cost.
The EcoResidence, accommodates 100 students. This residence will appeal to students who enjoy independent living in self-contained fully furnished apartments of two or six single-bedroom units. Units are split-level with large, airy common living areas.
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Residence Fees – Macdonald Campus
Residence Fees – Macdonald Campus
Residence fees are paid separately from tuition, in accordance with regulations of the Fee Payment Option selected at the time of signing a Residence Lease.
The residence fees for the 2010-2011 session had not been set at the time this publication was finalized. The 2009-2010 session rates for Laird Hall were: $2,640 (double occupancy) and $2,920 (single occupancy). Rates for the EcoResidence varied from $420 to $430 per month. An updated fee sheet will be available on the Macdonald residence website at: www.mcgill.ca/macdonald-residence.
There is no meal plan offered on the Macdonald Campus. Students may purchase a Commuter meal plan. Refer to www.mcgill.ca/foodservices/plans for additional information. Meals are also available on a cash basis from the Link Café, located on the ground floor between the Macdonald-Stewart Building and Barton Library. The Link Café is open for breakfast and lunch during week days only. For budgeting purposes, the cost of meals per session is approximately $3,200.
Residence Occupancy – Macdonald Campus
Residence Occupancy – Macdonald Campus
The residence fees cover the period from August 22, 2010 to May 1, 2011. You must vacate your room at the end of the lease term. Only under exceptional circumstances will you be granted permission to arrive prior to the beginning date of the lease or remain in residence during the summer months. In these cases, you must apply to the Campus Housing Office; an additional fee will be charged if permission is granted.
You can request permission to extend your stay in residence (at the normal weekly charge) if you are taking extended courses after the regular session, employed on campus, or registered for summer courses.
In exceptional circumstances, international students or students coming from a distance may be admitted early. Permission from the Campus Housing Office must be obtained prior to arrival. Student Monitors may be admitted before the opening date of courses, if permission is granted by the Campus Housing Office.
Facilities for Non-Resident Students – Macdonald Campus
Facilities for Non-Resident Students – Macdonald Campus
The Centennial Centre features common rooms for studying. Lockers are available in the Macdonald-Stewart Building. You can rent them at the Students' Society Office in Centennial Centre. The Link Café is located on the ground floor between the Macdonald-Stewart Building and Barton Library and is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Link Café is not open Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays designated by the University.
Student Parking – Macdonald Campus
Student Parking – Macdonald Campus
Parking permits are available from Macdonald Campus Security, Room 101 Laird Hall. A parking decal is $165 for one year and $99 for one semester and can be picked up Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Daily passes for students are $3 and can be purchased from the parking meter located in the Upper East Gravel lot. The meter is coin-operated and exact change is required. All students obtaining a daily pass must park in the Horticulture lot, east of the Highway 20 overpass. If you are not sure of the location, you can pick up a map from the Campus Security office in Laird Hall. For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/transport/parking/mac.