Being a Mount Residence Student is exciting, and with that there is usually some questions. Don’t worry we have got you covered! From Orientation Week to meal plans and roommates to where to park, the Residence Life FAQ will help you with some of the basics. Have other questions that you don’t see the answer too? Email residence@msvu.ca.
For a complete list of what to bring and what to leave at home, please see our ultimate packing list. If you don’t see something on there, please let us know!
Resident Assistants (RAs) are student representatives of the residence office who live and work in residence buildings. Assisi, the Birches and Westwood each have a Residence Life Team responsible for housing programming and addressing the needs of Mount students. RAs also ensure housing rules and regulations are adhered to by residents; they look out for the well-being of all on-campus residents.
Yes, each residence student is assigned a mailbox at the start of the year. Please use the following format when sending correspondence to your student:
For students living in Assisi:
Student’s Name
85 Seton Rd
Residence & room number, Mailbox #
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3M 2J6
For students living in Westwood:
Student’s Name
166 Bedford Hwy
Residence & room number, Mailbox #
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3M 2J6
For students living in the Birches:
_ _ Residence Walk
Residence & room number, Mailbox #
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3M 2J6
If you are not sure what your mailbox number is, please email Residence Life Office at residence@msvu.ca.
Email Residence@msvu.ca. We will verify that your roommates have authorized us to release their information and email you with their details.
Residences close for the summer on April 21st, 2024, with the exception of Birch 4 & 5, which houses students during summer.
Yes, meal plans are mandatory. Chartwells provide on-campus dining to the community. There are a number of options for students, including vegan and vegetarian alternatives. Chartwells can also accommodate special dietary needs by meeting with the Food Services Director. More information can be found on the Chartwells website.
As you will see on the Room and Meal Plan Fee document that was attached to your rental agreement, a partial meal plan (a flex plan) is required for all residence students. You can use the swipes for any meal period during the academic year in Rosaria Dining Hall, as well as for items from the McCain and Seton Cafes.
We are excited to welcome Chef Heather McNulty back to campus this year and Sous Chef Dave. Our Chartwells team are aware that we will have some students with special dietary requirements on campus and they are willing and eager to work with you all to ensure that they build in the healthy options and lots of variety to the menu options.
As our residences are operated as a summer hotel by Conference Services, we cannot permit early move-ins in order to allow for the appropriate transition and preparation for residence spaces.
Should you have to arrive in the city prior to move-in day, some local hotels are offering reduced rates for students and families coming into town for move-in.
We are excited to have you back on campus and look forward to seeing you soon!