Residence
Living in residence
Living right on campus is a great way to get the most out of your experience at UNB, and students who apply by the May 15 deadline are guaranteed a room. Living in residence means you won’t have to worry about commuting to campus or making monthly payments, giving you more time to focus on what matters to you.
With Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, kitchenette spaces and more, living in residence provides you with everything you need right on campus. And when you join our residence community, you have access to a team of support staff who are ready to help you. This includes proctors, your leaders within the residence community who are there to ensure you have a positive and supportive living environment.
The majority of our residences are co-ed, with one all-male and one all-female. While all rooms are essentially the same size, the layout of each room differs from residence to residence. Each residence organizes an annual fundraising event for their specific house charity, such as the Bridges House Polar Dip which raises funds for the IWK Children’s Hospital. Unique residence traditions include Harrison House’s Great Pumpkin Sacrifice, which has been happening since 1973 - making it the longest-running residence tradition on campus!
Residence quad
The Residence Quad is a central hub where lots of campus events are held, especially during Orientation Week and Winter Carnival.
Aitken House
Aitken House is our all-male residence and home to 95 students.
Student lounge in Aitken House.
Bridges House
Bridges House is located directly in front of the Student Union Building in the Residence Quad, and is home to 97 students.
A traditional-style double room in Bridges House.
Elizabeth Parr-Johnston Residence
Elizabeth Parr-Johnston Residence is available to mature students 21 or older.
Harrison House
Harrison House is also located directly in front of the Student Union Building, and is home to 97 students.
A traditional-style single room in Harrison House.
Joy W. Kidd House
Joy W. Kidd House is home to 220 UNB students, making it the largest residence on our Fredericton campus.
Student lounge in Joy W. Kidd House.
Lady Beaverbrook Residence
Lady Beaverbrook Residence opened in 1928, making it the oldest residence on our Fredericton campus. It’s home to 64 students and is known as our ‘Harry Potter’ style residence, as it has a great hall and fireplaces in some of the rooms!
Student lounge in Lady Beaverbrook Residence.
Lady Dunn Hall
Lady Dunn Hall, our all-female residence, shares an entrance with Tibbits Hall and is home to 93 students.
Students working on assignments together in one of Lady Dunn Hall’s student lounges.
MacKenzie House
MacKenzie House offers lots of entertainment for the 99 students who live there, including a pool table and a squash court!
Student lounge in MacKenzie House.
McLeod House & Magee House
McLeod House and the Magee House Apartments are both located at the top of our Fredericton campus. McLeod House is home to 145 students and is unique in offering its own in-house meal hall. Magee House is available to mature students 21 or older.
Neill House
Neill House is located directly in front of McConnell Hall in the Residence Quad and is home to 94 students.
Student lounge in Neill House.
Neville/Jones House
Neville/Jones House is also located directly in front of McConnell Hall and is home to 94 students.
Neville/Jones House residents preparing for their annual Bed Push, a fundraiser for Women in Transition House.
Tibbits Hall
Tibbits Hall, which shares an entrance with Lady Dunn Hall, recently underwent a year of exciting renovations. Its grand reopening was held in 2019, and now 131 students call it home.
Newly renovated student lounge in Tibbits Hall.
Dining on campus
Students living in residence are required to have a meal plan, and students living off-campus have the option to purchase one. Most UNB students enjoy their meals in McConnell Hall, our primary dining hall. Students living in Lady Dunn Hall, Joy W. Kidd House and Tibbits Hall also have access to the DKT dining hall, and students living in McLeod House have access to an in-house meal hall on the first floor of their residence. Our buffet-style approach offers a wide variety of choices each day, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you have specific dietary needs, our dining staff will work with you to make your dining experience the best it can be!
Dining area in McConnell Hall.
My Kitchen is a unique feature of McConnell Hall that gives students the option to prepare their own meals, snacks and smoothies. Here you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, including a large refrigerator stocked with supplies. Missing a special ingredient? Add it to the shopping list and our dining staff will get it for you!
Dining area in DKT dining hall.
