Residence FAQ

All you wanted to know about residence living, but were afraid to ask is in our FAQ.

If you still have questions, please contact us:

for Lloydminster, call toll-free: 1 800 661 6490 ext. 5414, or email: lloydres@lakelandcollege.ca
for Vermilion, call toll-free 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8543 or e-mail residence@lakelandcollege.ca

2023 Residence Move In:

Lloydminster move in day will be Friday, September 1st and you are welcome to pick up your move in package between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at the residence office.
Vermilion move in will take place over two days, Thursday, August 31st and Friday, September 1st and you must book a move in time using the link that was provided to you in your Residence Move In email.

Residence Move Out:

Whether you are vacating Residence mid-term or at the end of your contract, you must follow proper check-out procedure as outlined below:

Notify Residence Office of your move out date
Complete and return Notice to Vacate document
Pick up the Moving out of Residence and Check Out documents
Clean your unit and remove all personal items. The best practice is to leave your unit in the same condition as it was when you moved in. Be sure to do a final check to make sure you have not left anything behind.
Lock your bedroom and unit doors.
Hand in your Check Out Form and key(s) to the Residence Office. This ensures you will not be charged for missing keys.
Change your mailing address

If you have any non-perishable food items that you would like to donate, please take it to the Residence Office (do not leave it in your dorm)

Note: If you don't check out properly and turn in your keys, you will be charged $75 for improperly checking out and $20 for your unit/bedroom key, as well as any additional Residence fees and damage costs.

Moving out mid-term

A student who voluntarily breaks their Residence Contract without 4 weeks written notice to the Residence Office, or is terminated from the College, or is evicted from Residence will be charged rent up to the Friday of the week they leave and will forfeit all of their damage deposit.

A student who voluntarily breaks their Residence Contract with 4 weeks written notice to the Residence Office will forfeit $100 from their damage deposit.

Moving out at the end of your contract

You must vacate Residence and follow check out procedures 24 hours after your last exam or noon of the last day of your contract, whichever comes first. If you are flying home, you must ensure that your departure meets the move-out date for Residence as you will not be allowed to stay in Residence after the move-out date. You may apply at the Residence Office for a contract extension in extenuating circumstances.

Follow the steps listed above to ensure a smooth transition out of residence— and to avoid a $100 improper check-out fee.

Damage deposit

The condition of both your room, and all common areas will determine your damage deposit refund as well as your acceptance into residence next year. Any common areas that are left in an unfit condition will result in the entire dorm being fined - regardless if you participated in the mess. Your marks and/or graduation status will be held back if you owe any residence fees due to deductions or fines.

What should I bring?

Settling into residence requires you bring things to make the room your own and to add to your personal comfort. Here are needed and optional items.

You’ll need:

bedding—twin flat and fitted sheets, blankets, pillow
wash cloths, bath towels and bath mat
soap—for bathing, laundry, and dishes
toilet paper
cleaning supplies for bathroom
cooking equipment—pots/pans, toaster, dishes, cutlery
dish cloths and towels
desk lamp
padlock/combo lock
clothes hangers, wastepaper basket
laundry bag/hamper
posters—to decorate your room
recreation equipment—swim suit (your student fees get you into the pool), squash, badminton or racquetball racquet, ball glove, cards, board games

Optional items

steam iron—ironing boards provided in dorm laundry rooms
foamy—for your bed if you prefer a softer mattress
small fan is a good idea for fall and spring as rooms are not air-conditioned
electric power bar with surge protection for your computer

Note: No additional furniture is allowed in the residences without permission of the residence office. You are not allowed to disassemble college furniture or take it outside.

What not to bring?

Illegal substances such as drugs.
Firearms of any type aren’t permitted in residence—and leave the ammunition at home, too. This includes paintball and pellet guns, bows/arrows, hunting knives and explosive/flammable devices.
Small cooking appliances, microwaves, and freezers are not permitted in your room. Microwaves and full size fridges are provided in the common kitchens. Small appliances can be used in the dorm kitchens, but there is limited room. Note: mini-fridges are provided in the main dorm rooms on the Vermilion Campus.
Pets and fish are not allowed on residence grounds or in residence buildings. This includes stock dogs or projects from the small animal clinic, or riding your horse through the residence grounds.
Room heating devices such as small heaters. This is a safety precaution because of the fire potential. You can adjust the heat in your room.
Your horse—unless you’ve already made arrangements to board it.
Candles, incense, fireworks and sparklers. If you have to light it—then don’t bring it. And remember there’s no smoking anywhere inside residence buildings.
ATVs and other off-road vehicles such as snowmobiles aren’t allowed on the main campus.

Will I share a bathroom?

Yes, bathrooms will be shared.

In Lloydminster, spinwheels have two levels with four bedrooms and a bathroom on each level. So 4 people share.

In Vermilion:

maximum number of people who share a bathroom is 4 in a double-double suite arrangement
dorm single rooms share with an adjoining double room (3 per bathroom)
2 people share in a self-contained double
bathrooms are also shared in the dorm townhouses (4 people). The washing machine and dryer are also part of the bathroom.
in Delta, 2 people share a bathroom. There are 2 bathrooms in each unit, one on each floor.

Where will I eat?

While you can cook at residence in a communal cooking area, you might not always want to. If this is the case, you can drop in for a breakfast or lunch at the cafeteria.

Where will I park?

Good news – parking fees are included in your res fees. Passes are for scramble parking anywhere in the specific residence lots.

Where do I get a residence application?

Once you are accepted in your program, you will receive a link to our new online residence application.

First you will need to "Update your Credentials" and log in using your new account information. Complete the online application and make your payment of $550 — $50 non-refundable application fee and $500 security deposit. This payment can be made through your online banking provider and details can be found on the last page of your application.

Family housing applicants only pay the application fee until they are assigned a house. Their security deposit of one month's rent is due at that time.

If you change your mind about living in residence, as long as you give us two weeks-notice before you move in, your complete deposit is returned to you.

Social, studious, alcohol-free, mature – what do those mean on the application form?

You can choose what type of dorm environment you'd like to live in.

During the application process, you'll see alcohol free, social, and academic. Choose the right atmosphere for you.

The alcohol-free dorm doesn't permit alcohol anywhere inside the dorm. People may consume alcohol elsewhere and then return to the dorm.

In Vermilion, we have a mature dorm option. The mature dorm is intended for anyone who wants a slightly quieter and more study-focused environment. Generally, students in the mature dorm are 21 years old or older.

Where can I do laundry?

More good news. You don’t need quarters to do your laundry.

In the main Vermilion dorms, laundry facilities are in the basement. In the dorm townhouses, your washer and dryer are in the bathroom. In the Delta townhouse, laundry units are at the end of each building (yes, you do have to go outside).

In Lloydminster, washers and dryers located in the Prairies building.

What’s an RA?

You can think of your residence assistant (RA) as your activity director, mentor, confidante, team member, shoulder to cry on, counsellor, and dorm authority all wrapped up into one. RAs are there to help you settle into residence, have fun, and meet new people while making sure rules are being followed.

They can also assist you if you have locked yourself out of your dorm or bedroom. Make sure to add the RA on-call number to your cellphone when you arrive in Residence Village.

What does co-ed mean?

All of our Vermilion residence buildings are co-ed. Males and females live in the same building. In the dorms only the same gender share a bathroom.

What is my mailing address?

Lloydminster Campus

First name | Last name

2602 59 Avenue

Lakeland College

Lloydminster, AB

T9V 3N7

Vermilion Campus