Rates and fees

Rates and fees vary depending the type of residence chosen.

Please review our detailed information on residence rates and fees, including residence cost breakdowns and meal plan options, to help you decide which option is right for you.

Payment options

Students applying to residence (excluding Magee House) must pay a $500 (non-refundable) residence application fee, by credit card, at the time they submit their application.

  • If you do not have access to a credit card, please email UNBresidenceapp@unb.ca for options
  • payments received by UNB can be viewed through the tuition and fees statement available in my unb

All remaining residence and dining fees must be paid by UNB's undergraduate fee deadline.

Dining plans

If you live in one of our traditional-style residences (all buildings excluding Elizabeth Parr-Johnston and Magee House), a meal plan is required. Review our dining plan information for additional details. 

Magee House

All students who are approved to live in Magee House must pay a security deposit of one average month’s rent in lieu of our $500 application fee in order to secure an apartment. The deposit must be paid by certified cheque or money order to Service New Brunswick and delivered in-person or mailed to our Residence Administration Building.

Please note: If you are living outside of New Brunswick and planning to live in Magee House, please contact our residence administrator at mageehouse@unb.ca for alternative payment options.

Please see the residence contract for more information on residence fees. 

Service Fees

Early residence arrival or extended (late) stay room fee: $35/day (for any day that falls outside of the Residence Fall and Winter Term Contract.

Early residence meal plan fee: $32/day (meal plans are mandatory for students staying in traditional buildings).