Waterloo - 60 University Ave. East | Conestoga housing

Student apartments & suites

This location is ideal for students attending the Waterloo and Kitchener - Downtown (DTK) campuses. This property is close to shops, restaurants, grocery stores and Conestoga Mall.

Please note: students can apply for housing prior to being accepted into a program but must be a full-time registered Conestoga students at time of move in.

Apply to Waterloo - University Ave.

Located at:

60 University Ave. East
Waterloo, ON N2J 2V8
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519-574-9656

Email: info@conestogaoffcampus.ca
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

First-year student housing guarantee (Brantford and Waterloo only)

Apply for student housing in Brantford or Waterloo before May 1, 2025, and make your first payment by June 6, 2025, to secure your place in our Brantford or Waterloo student housing for the upcoming academic year (September 2025).

Application process:

Accept your offer of admission from Conestoga College.
Create a profile in the student housing portal for Brantford or Waterloo and submit your student housing application by 11:59 p.m. EDT May 1, 2025.
If all application requirements have been completed, you will be notified by email and provided with an invoice. Note that processing your application can take up to five business days.
Complete the remaining portion of your housing application and make your first payment by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 6, 2025, to secure your accommodation.

All applicants will be assigned a suite at their selected community. Waterloo applicants will be provided a suite at one of the Waterloo student housing properties. Brantford applicants will be provided a suite at the Brantford student housing property.

Accommodation preferences

All suites will be assigned first come, first serve, and based on suite type and rate. We cannot guarantee the suite type, specific property, and proximity to campus.

Email info@conestogaoffcampus.ca if you have questions about the process.

Rates for Waterloo - 60 University Ave. student apartments & suites

Rates include hydro, water, heat, high-speed internet access, and a furnished suite in a three or five-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms.

Your Conestoga College tuition is separate from your housing fees. Please do not instruct your bank to pay Conestoga College. Payment options and due dates can be found on your housing invoice.

Please note: Unlike the college, student housing payments cannot be deferred for OSAP.

Spring term start: May 4, 2024 - April 25, 2025

Individual room

Options	Payments
One payment	$8,100 due April 15, 2024
Two payments	$4,050 due April 15, 2024 $4,050 due October 15, 2024
Monthly payments	$1,600 due April 15, 2024 ($1,350 plus a one-time $250 administration fee) $675 monthly from May 15, 2024 - February 15, 2025, due on or before the 15 of each month Please note: Submitting your application does not guarantee your payment plan. Conestoga housing cannot defer payments for OSAP.

Fall term start: September 1, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Acceptances for the fall term start are typically sent out in mid-May.

Individual room

Options	Payments
One payment	$8,100 due July 15, 2024
Two payments	$4,050 due July 15, 2024 $4,050 due February 15, 2025
Monthly payments	$1,600 due July 15, 2024 ($1,350 plus a one-time $250 administration fee) $675 monthly from September 15, 2024, to June 15, 2025, due on or before the 15 of each month. Please note: Submitting your application does not guarantee your payment plan. Conestoga housing cannot defer payments for OSAP.

Winter term start: January 2 - December 29, 2025

Individual room

Options	Payments
One payment	$8,100 due December 15, 2024
Two payments	$4,050 due December 15, 2024 $4,050 due June 15, 2025
Monthly payments	$1,600 due December 15, 2024 ($1,350 plus a one-time $250 administration fee) $675 monthly from January 15 to October 15, 2025, due on or before the 15 of each month. Please note: Submitting your application does not guarantee your payment plan. Conestoga housing cannot defer payments for OSAP.

Room features

Individual bedrooms include:

Single bed
Desk, with chair
Dresser
Closet space with storage rack
Air conditioning

Kitchens include:

Stove with an oven
2 full size fridges
Counter space and sink
Cupboards and drawers for storage
Microwave
Television

The living space includes:

Dining table and chairs
Couch
Coffee table

Available amenities

Facilities

Laundry Room – 24-hour access (paid service)

Services

Maintenance

Maintenance requests can be made through the housing portal.

Transportation

Waterloo campus

This location is a short walk, approximately 4 minutes (under 350m) to the Waterloo campus.

Kitchener - Downtown campus

The location is 4.5km from the Kitchener - Downtown campus. By public transit (GRT) - Route 8 is a 20-minute bus ride from University/Weber to Frederick/Weber.

Parking

You must purchase a parking permit to park while staying in Conestoga housing. This permit can also be used at any campus except the Waterloo campus.

Guests are required to purchase daily parking through HonkMobile Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is free after 4 p.m. and on weekends.

Walksafe

Walksafe is a service provided by Safety and Security to escort staff, students, and visitors while on campus or at Conestoga housing. This service is available at all campuses upon request, except Milton and Stratford.

Waterloo - student apartments & suites forms & policies

Waterloo - 60 University Ave. - Student Resident Agreement 2024/2025 (pdf)

Students with special accommodation requests can email info@conestogaoffcampus.ca.