Off Campus Housing, Saint Mary's University

Off Campus Housing

Arranging Utilities

When moving into a new apartment, you may or may not need to set up your phone, power, heat, cable and Internet. The following are only a few of the many providers of such services in the Halifax area. The Off-Campus Housing Office does not, in any way, suggest one provider over another.

Telephone
Power
Heat
Cable/Internet
Recycling Information

Setting Up Your Telephone

1-866-4-ALIANT (1-866-425-4268)
Available toll-free throughout North America

902.453.2800

All other areas call 1-888-345-1111
Retail Centre: Halifax Shopping Centre

Information that you will need:

Name and address (and mailing address if different)
ID such as driver's licence, SIN, Health Care Card, Student ID
The type of service you require - please visit their website for details or call
All applicable hook-up fees and 1st month charges are due at time of installation (at the door).

Setting Up Your Power

It's a busy time of year for everybody. Avoid having to wait for power by calling ahead or booking online. Call 428-6230 (Halifax) or

toll-free at 1-800-428-6230 or visit www.nspower.ca/students to fill out an on-line form.

Information that you will need:

Name and contact information
Name of employer and contact information
Name of roommate(s)
When do you want your electric service turned on?
Street address
Postal code
Do you rent?
Landlord's name and contact information
Address of where bill will be sent
Emergency contact information

First time customers to Nova Scotia Power will require a reference check. You will be required to provide one of the following: credit check (Social Insurance # required),

a letter of reference from previous utility, a letter of guarantee, or a security deposit if none of the above are given. You will also have to choose between Bi-Monthly

billing and Monthly Fixed amount billing. Bi- Monthly means you will be billed every two months for the energy you have actually used. With Monthly Fixed Amount billing,

NS Power will estimate your energy usage and your bill will be the same amount each month.

Setting Up Your Heat There are a number of different companies that can provide oil to heat your apartment. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Heating" for different numbers.

Here is the standard procedure: Fill out an application - this can be done over the phone or a salesperson may come to your apartment. Once an account is opened in your

name you will be charged for actual usage with a statement each month (there is usually a minimum purchase of 100 gallons). The salesperson should be able to give you an estimate of your heating costs.

Setting Up Your Cable & Internet

Telephone: 902.453.2800

All other areas call 1-888-345-1111

Retail Centre: Halifax Shopping Centre

Eastlink supplies the Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville areas with cable service and high speed internet.

1-866-4-ALIANT (1-866-425-4268)
Available toll-free throughout North America

Aliant now offers Express Vu (satellite TV), Aliant TV (new to Halifax), TV on your PC, high speed and dial up internet service.

Garbage and Recycling

Garbage and Recycling