Become a Resident

Move-In Dates & Procedures

Spring Term 2012

Arrival Time

The Residence will be open to all undergrad students on Monday, January 2 at 10 a.m. to move in.

Later arrivals can be accommodated, but unfortunately earlier arrivals cannot.

Temporary accommodation in our guest rooms is available for an extra cost. We recommend that you reserve a room well in advance.

Check In

All students: Upon arrival, please check in at the Student and Guest Services Centre where you will receive your residence package, keys, telephone/ResNet instructions and various useful information pieces. If you wish to purchase parking permits, mini fridges, bike cage keys, etc., you may do so.

We are looking forward to your arrival!


Moving In

Before you move into residence please take a few minutes to review the information in the links below.

  1. Check out What to Bring and Move-In Dates & Procedures
  2. Internet at St. Paul’s is free through University of Waterloo’s ResNet internet service. It is the only internet service available in the St. Paul’s dorm. Before you arrive you should make sure your computer is set up and you are familiar with the service available.
  3. The Resident Guidebook and the Current Residents sections of this website tell you what you need to know about living in your community.
  4. Early Move-In Request: St. Paul’s does not permit moving in any earlier than the date and time outlined on your residence agreement. Early move-in requests will not be granted as Residence staff is not present, and scheduled maintenance and housekeeping functions are being performed to ensure a warm welcome.

What to Bring, What Not To Bring, What’s Already In Your Room

What to Bring

  • Telephone
  • Alarm clock
  • Back pack
  • Clothes hangers
  • Hair dryer
  • Health card
  • Laundry bag or basket with detergent / softener
  • Linens: sheets, pillow case, warm blankets / duvet / comforter. Mattress is 79" long x 36" wide x 6" deep
  • Pillow
  • Extra lamp (not halogen)
  • Small fridge (or rent one from St. Paul’s)
  • Teddy bear
  • Computer
  • Ethernet cable in order to connect to ResNet
  • Ethernet card (most new computers will have a built-in Ethernet card)
  • Electrical power bar (with surge protection)
  • Music player with headphones
  • Toiletries and towels (bring a container to transport toiletries to and from the washroom, and flip flops for the shower)
  • A raincoat / umbrella
  • Slippers to keep feet warm!
  • Swimwear (if you plan on using the pool at uWaterloo)
  • University documents
  • WatCard (if you have one already)
  • Driver’s license or passport for identification
  • Pens, pencils, paper, clipboard

What Not To Bring

  • Candles and incense
  • Halogen lamps
  • Heaters or heat lamps
  • Air conditioner
  • Appliances (hot plates, toasters, rice cookers, microwaves, crock pots, etc. are not allowed in residence rooms)
  • Illegal substances or materials
  • Weapons (or items that resemble weapons)
  • Pets
  • Unreasonably loud or powerful speakers

What’s Already In Your Double Room

  • 2 desk chairs and 1 lounge chair
  • 2 garbage cans and 1 recycling container
  • Bulletin board
  • 2 mirrors
  • 1 phone jack
  • 2 internet hook ups
  • Desk, dressers, shelves
  • 2 desk lamps
  • 2 bedside lights

What’s Already In Your Single Room

  • 1 desk chair
  • 1 garbage can and 1 recycling container
  • Bulletin board
  • 1 mirror
  • 1 phone jack
  • 1 internet hook up
  • Desk, dresser, shelves
  • 1 desk lamp