New Residence Building

UPEI is opening a new student residence in September 2023. This residence was built in cooperation with the 2023 Canada Winter Games and features two towers of residence apartments and lounges with classroom space and a 400-seat auditorium on the main floor. The south tower is five stories and the north tower is nine stories, with views to the ocean on all sides.

UPEI's new residence building across from University Avenue

This building will house primarily undergraduate students, and is available on a first come first served basis. Applications open November 1. 

Some apartments are furnished with a full kitchen and would be well suited for returning students or those who enjoy cooking. Other apartments have a kitchenette and provide a great option for first-year students. You can cook when you feel like it, but you have a meal plan to ensure you have lots of time to study and prepare for your classes.

There are several apartment types available:
 

Apartment type What's included Cost
Single apartment
  • kitchenette
  • double-sized bed
  • table and chairs
  • desk and dresser
  • large closet

Meal plan mandatory (with kitchenette)
Cost: $1,025/month; $4,100/semester

2-bedroom suite
(your own bedroom)
  • kitchen
  • double-sized bed
  • table and chairs
  • desk and dresser
  • large closet
  • 1 bathroom

Meal plan mandatory (with kitchenette) Cost: $925/month; $3,700/semester

Meal plan optional (with full kitchen)
Cost: $975/month; $3,900/semester

2- or 3-bedroom apartment (your own bedroom)
  • kitchen
  • double-sized bed
  • table and chairs
  • desk and dresser
  • large closet
  • 2 bathrooms

Meal plan mandatory (with kitchenette)
Cost: $975/month; $3,900/semester

Meal plan optional (with full kitchen)
Cost: $1,025/month; $4,100/semester

Double apartment
(sharing a bedroom with one other student)
  • kitchen
  • twin XL-sized loft bed
  • table and chairs 
  • desk and dresser
  • large closet

Meal plan mandatory (with kitchenette)
Cost: $800/month; $3,200/semester

Meal plan optional (with full kitchen)
Cost: $875/month; $3,500/semester

Is the new residence right for you?

  • quiet and private
  • private bedroom

Other highlights:

  • Each suite has a private washroom, fridge, stove, cupboards, and counter space for meal preparation.
  • Students have access to wireless and LAN connection internet service.
  • Students have access to common lounges and laundry facilities.

Did you know?

  • Geothermal heating and cooling is provided to each suite and can be controlled by the occupants of the assigned space.
  • Residences are locked 24 hours a day (keycard access for residents and staff only), but you can easily make arrangements for your guests to visit.
  • The New Residence will also be the home to additional classroom space and a large lecture room, which will double as a performance space.