Residence Communities
Find the Community Right for You!
Living in residence doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! University of Regina's on-campus residence not only gives you access to exclusive spaces and a diverse group of students but also offers extra support if you need it.
Looking for a little more community? Great news! We have special residence communities made just for you. Find the perfect fit for that extra bit of support and connection. Choose your residence community on the residence application and make the most of your campus experience!
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Not a student? Book your stay with Hospitality Services
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Discover Living-Learning Communities (LLC)
Join a Living-Learning Community (LLC) to live and connect with like-minded students. Enjoy exclusive events and programming based on your preferred interest group.
As a Living-Learning Community member, you'll be located near peers in your community giving you a built-in support network for social, personal, academic, and career development. Choose the Living-Learning Community option in your residence application to see which Living-Learning Community is best suited for you.
What is the time commitment?
Feel free to participate in Living-Learning Community and Residence Life events as your schedule allows!
Can you still make a roommate request?
Yes, you can request roommates if you both apply to residence and are accepted into the same Living-Learning Community.
Are there any academic requirements?
No! All residents can partake in any LLC of their choosing in any year of their studies.
Is there a charge to join a Living-Learning Community?
No! The LLC program will not have any additional charges upon entry. There may be some optional events that would have an additional and discounted cost associated throughout the year.
How do I apply to be in a Living-Learning Community?
To apply to a Living-Learning Community just complete that section on your residence application!
If you previously applied for student residence but did not apply to a Living-Learning Community, you're in luck! You can still apply by logging into your original application and completing the Living-Learning Community portion including your Living-Learning Community preferences.
Please note: Due to the specific location of each Living-Learning Community, chosen participants may be located in a different room type than they selected in the room preferences portion of their Housing application. Living-Learning Community availability is subject to change.
Check Out the Living-Learning Community Offerings!
Do you have a passion for volunteering and improving the community around you? This is a great way to engage with like-minded folks. Programming opportunities could include such opportunities as group volunteering on campus, group volunteering off campus, social justice initiatives, environmental advocacy, and more!
Do you love to scribble in your notebook? Maybe you like to work with your hands? Regardless of which faculty you are in, this is a great community for those looking to express their artistic side. Programming opportunities could include such opportunities as art projects, attending performances as a group, engaging with faculty members from the Faculties of Arts or Media, Arts, and Performance, and more!
Do you love numbers and have a passion for learning about the newest technological advancements? Regardless of which faculty you are in, this is a great community for those looking to dive into the world of science and business. Programming opportunities could include such opportunities as building battery powered equipment, learning about the world of investing from various faculty, diving into the future of AI, and more!
Do you have a travel bug or just love to interact with folks from around the world? This program brings together folks of differing and unique backgrounds to experience culture around the world. Programming opportunities could include attending cultural events, sharing about your background and practices, partaking in indigenous cultural programming such as smudge teachings, and more!
Grad and Mature Students Welcome!
Residence isn’t just for new students; it can also be a place for mature students and graduate students. The Housing and Hospitality Services team works to make sure you are located with like-minded individuals, so if you are registered in full-time courses and will be 24 years of age or older at the time of applying, you are welcome to check the “Mature Student” box in your application.
Post Doctoral students may be eligible to live in residence. Please email Housing.Services@uregina.ca to review your eligibility.
While space is limited, Housing and Hospitality Services tries to locate mature and grad students together so they can...
- Live with or near other mature students,
- Have a move-in ready place to stay
- Live in a convenient location and,
- Receive targeted promotions for mature and grad students
Gender-Based Communities
We understand that with a diverse group of residents, you may have different preferences for living with other genders. Whether your reasons are cultural, religious, or identity-specific, we offer residence community options for your specific needs.
If you don't select a gender option on your application, no problem! You will be located on a floor with multiple genders. For example, female-identifying apartments and male-identifying apartments may share the same floor. If this works for you, skip this section on your application!
Know your Gender Community Options
All apartments on these floors will be reserved for students who identify as female.
Colourful Campus Housing: Residence Community for 2SLGBTQIAP+
The University of Regina offers inclusive, accessible campus residence. Colourful Campus residence welcomes 2SLGBTQIAP+ students and allies to a safe and comfortable space. Live with your peers in a supportive community with discreet residence in a supported environment and special programs.
