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 | ||