Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live in Residence?
All students are eligible to live on campus; however, certain communities are recommended based on your enrollment priority.
Criteria
Age
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age before moving into residence. While our residences are supervised by Residence Life staff, Memorial University does not provide custodianship for students.
Secondary School Applicants
Students enrolling in Memorial directly from secondary school are eligible only for Paton College and Macpherson College residences.
Applicants enrolling in Memorial directly from secondary school with a scholarship are given first priority for building preferences, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applicants enrolling in Memorial directly from secondary school are given second priority for building preference on a first-come, first-served basis.
All other enrolling students are given third priority for building preference on a first-come, first-served basis.
What community is right for me?
Paton College provides a high level of support and guidance, which is best suited for undergraduate students who are in their first year of studies or away from home for the first time.
Macpherson College provides a higher level of independence and privacy than Paton College, while still providing substantial guidance and support. Macpherson College is recommended for undergraduate students who are more independent students or those entering their second year of studies.
Burton's Pond Apartments offer a high level of independence, which is best suited for older, undergraduate students who are more independent, graduate students and students with families.
If you are unsure of which building might suit you best, contact housing@mun.ca or visit the Student Residences main office in Hatcher House to discuss your options.
What amenities are included?
WiFi
Dining hall and campus cafés
Fully furnished rooms
Laundry rooms on site
24/7 security
How do I get a single room?
There are a limited number of single rooms in Paton College. Single rooms are assigned based on prioirty with returning students having the first choice. 
New students attending Memorial University who have been accepted into Paton College will only be eligible for a single room if they have a specific medical need. Students requiring a single room for medical reasons will need to make a request for accommodation at the Blundon Centre.
How do I select my roommate?
You can request roommates during the application process in the Roommate Preferences section within the student portal. To be placed with a roommate, both students must mutually request each other on their application. There are a couple of ways to select your roommate:
Search for roommates by details - enter your friend's name to find them in the system and make the request.
Browse for matching roommates - complete the Personal Details questionnaire and the system will present profiles that most closely match yours. Select someone and they will receive an email asking if they would like to accept your request.
How do I use online room selection?
You will be given a time slot to go in and select your room. Priority time slots are given first to returning students who applied during the reapplication period in February. Students who apply after will be given a time slot a month later. Applications received after the 1st of that month will be processed after all current students have selected their rooms.