Family & Graduate Housing

NOTE:

  • FGH applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 FGH term (September 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026) will open on March 24, 2025. Students must be actively registered in courses/ programs for the 2025-2026 academic year to be eligible. Interested applicants should email residence.housing@smu.ca to be sent an application.

  • PLEASE NOTE that FGH apartments for the 2024-2025 FGH term are currently COMPLETELY FULL.

  • Priority for any available apartments will be given to student families, mature students, and graduate students.

Saint Mary's University offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for student families, graduate students, and mature students. Family & Graduate Housing (FGH) apartments are located in the Loyola Residence building. FGH residence agreements / contracts are 11 or 12 months in length. All Family & Graduate Housing residence agreements / contracts end on July 31 of a given year. Family & Graduate Housing monthly rental rates are adjusted annually on August 1 and are available through Housing & Residence  (residence.housing@smu.ca).

Monthly rent includes electricity, heat, water, hot water, range, refrigerator, access to the campus network, and wireless internet access. TVs, computers, and cords are not included. Card-operated laundry facilities are located on the second floor of the Loyola Residence building. Janitorial service is provided for common areas throughout the building (i.e. elevator lobby, hallways), but FGH residents are responsible for cleaning their apartments themselves. Please refer to the Residence Handbook for more information.

Enrollment in our Pre-Approved Debit (PAD) system is a condition of occupancy; individuals can complete the necessary paperwork when signing the FGH residence agreement. (This allows monthly rent to be deducted from a bank account of the resident's choice on the first day of each month.)

Meal plans are optional in Family & Graduate Housing apartments.

Applications are only available by request via the Housing & Residence office. To receive a copy of the application please email residence.housing@smu.ca. 

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria below are eligible to apply for Family & Graduate Housing at Saint Mary's University:

  • Married and common law couples, with or without children, with one or both of the spouses being a student at Saint Mary's University. Preference is given to those in full-time attendance; however, part-time students will be considered.

  • Single parent students who are attending the University and whose children will be living with them at the University. 

  • Students enrolled in graduate degree programs at the University. 

  • Single students who have a disability, which makes the more traditional style of residence unsuitable for their needs. (All attempts will be made initially to house these students in Single Student Housing.)

The Director, Housing & Conference Services is responsible for decisions regarding eligibility for these accommodations.

One-Bedroom Apartments

These apartments include one bedroom, a kitchen, a living-dining room, a bathroom, a hallway, a storage area (in some cases), and closets. Most one bedrooms face west, overlooking Halifax's North West Arm of the harbour. A few face east, overlooking Huskies Stadium and the Halifax Harbour.

One Bedroom
Total Area 480 - 500 square feet
Bedroom Size 9 x 12 FT - 10 x 12 ft
Window Size 8" wide x 70" long
Living/Dining Area 11 x 18 ft - 1- x 12 ft
Window Size 10" wide by 70" long
Kitchen Area 60 square feet
Storage Area 10 square feet

Two-Bedroom Apartments

These apartments include two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living-dining room, a bathroom, a hallway, a storage area, and closets. Our two-bedroom apartments face east and overlook Huskies Stadium and the Halifax Harbour.

Two-Bedroom Apartments Large

These apartments are similar to our two-bedrooms noted above but also feature a large L-shaped living and dining room.

Two Bedroom Regular Two Bedroom Large
Total Area 768 square feet Total Area 984 square feet
Bedroom 1 Size 10 x 15 ft Bedroom 1 Size 10.5 x 16 ft
Window Size 9' wide x 70” long Window Size 10 ft wide x 70” long
Bedroom 2 Size 9 x 14 ft Bedroom 2 Size 9 x 16 ft
Window Size 8' wide x 70” long Window Size 8' wide x 70" long
Living/Dining Room 12.5 x 17 ft Livingroom 13.5 x 21 ft
Window Size 12' wide x 70” long Dining Room 8 x 11 ft
Kitchen Area 77 square feet Window Size 19' wide x 70” long
Storage Area 26 square feet Kitchen Area 92 square feet
    Storage Area 23 square feet

 

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