McGill Residence
Housing notices and key dates
As we prepare for important changes to campus housing, please take note of the following updates:
- Registration opens: Residence applications for the summer 2025 and 2025/26 academic year is now open.
- McGill Residence applications: Applications for McGill Residence will be accepted for summer 2025 but will not be available for fall 2025.
- Housing acceptance for 2025/26 academic year: Applications will be reviewed and processed starting the week of April 7, 2025 with acceptance notifications sent out weekly.
For details and support contact admin@truresidence.ca
McGill Residence has over 300 self-contained rooms, divided into 76 units, in three buildings. Each unit shares a common area and a washroom. All residents have access to a central building with study and recreation space. Each housing unit is assigned to four males or four female students. Gender neutral units are available upon request.
McGill Residence units include:
- Rooms with private outside entrances, some with city views
- A bed, desk, wireless internet, sink, kitchen with microwave, and fridge in each room
- Front desk open 24/7
- Resident advisor support and planned social activities
- A central building with kitchen facilities, card-operated laundry, bike storage, mail, big-screen TV and seating area, barbecue, deck, pool tables, free wireless internet and a study area
- On-site management
- Easy access to shopping two blocks away
McGill Residence
McGill Residence 4-Bedroom
McGill Residence overlooks the beautiful Thompson River valley and the City of Kamloops, with a view of mountains on all sides. Our secure student residences are a two-minute walk away from classes, the gym, the Campus Activity Centre, and the world-class Tournament Capital Center. Central Residence, our recreation and social facility, is in the heart of everything you need, such as grocery stores, shopping centres, and public transit.
Room details
- Secure private entrance
- Personal heater control
- Desk, light and chair
- XL twin bed
- Wireless internet
- Heat, hot water and electricity included
- Closet space
- Plenty of electrical plug-ins
Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Prep and food storage area
Common bathroom area
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Sink and mirror
- Second sink and storage area (outside of bathroom)
FloorplanCentral Residence — Your living room where everyone meets ...
- Entertainment centre
- 84-inch HD TV with surround sound
- Residents' kitchen
- Wireless internet
- Games room
- Vending machines
- Common kitchen
- Study room
- Barbecue and sun deck with picnic tables
Front desk office / business services
- 24-hour front desk reception during the academic year
- In- and out-going mail
- Photocopying
- Housing information and room bookings
- Parcel pickup
Laundry room
- High-efficiency front-loading washers and dryers
- Open 24 hours
- Sink and folding tables
Bike storage room
- Staff access locking door
- Students required to provide their own lock
Summer semester (May 5, 2025 – Aug. 9, 2025)
In order to apply for housing a non-refundable $100 application fee is required.
Upon acceptance a $250 security deposit will be due. This deposit will be fully refundable after move out as long as your account is paid up to date and room is left clean and undamaged.
All rates include a $30 mandatory residence life activity fee that is non-refundable.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,520 | April 15 |
| 2 | $630 | April 15 |
| $630 | May 15 | |
| $630 | June 15 | |
| $630 | July 15 |
| Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Before April 1 | Full refund of residence fees |
| April 1 - April 29 | $500 cancellation fee |
| April 30 – move-in day | $1,000 cancellation fee |
| After move-in day | $2,000 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
Payment methods
| Method | Details | How |
|---|---|---|
| Bill payee | We offer an online banking option for the following financial institutions: • BMO • CIBC • HSBC • RBC • Scotia Bank • TD • Desjardin • National Bank • PC Financial |
To add the Residence as a bill payee search for “TRU McGill” and select the payee titled “TRU – MCGILL RESIDENCE”. If you are unable to see “TRU – MCGILL RESIDENCE” please notify the Residence and we will assist you in selecting the proper payee. Please do not use the payee listed as “TRU RESIDENCE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE” or “THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY”. To identify your payment, you will be prompted to type in your Account Number which is located on the home page of your My Housing Portal. This is a six or seven digit account number. You can also find this number in the top right hand corner of your invoice. Please note: This payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
| Money order, certified cheque, or bank draft | Please make your money order, certified cheque or bank draft out to: “CLC – TRU McGill” Send via courier to the address below: Attn: Residence Manager 1055 Campus Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C 6N2 |
Obtain from your financial institution. |
| International payment | Pay through NorthStar in your native currency and it will be transferred to Residence in Canadian dollars. | International students can click on the link below to pay in your native currency: NorthStar Payment Please note: This payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
| Cash or debit in person | Please visit the Residence to make your payment. | TRU Housing: McGill Residence 1055 Campus Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C6N2 |
| Credit card | Pay NorthStar and it will be transferred to Residence. | NorthStar Payment Please note: This payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
Payments must be made directly to the Residence via one of the above listed options and cannot be paid to the institution. Payments made to the institution in error will be applied to any outstanding balances on your account with the institution.
By proceeding with your residence application, you hereby acknowledge that you understand and agree to the termination and cancellation policy.
Contact
1055 Campus Drive,
Kamloops, BC
V2C 6N2
Phone: 250-852-6330
mcgill@truresidence.ca
