As part of our ongoing commitment to steward our campus space effectively and enhance the student experience, we have made the difficult decision to close Fraser Hall in fall 2025 for the 2025/26 academic year.
We recognize that this change will have implications for our community, and we are dedicated to supporting you through this transition.
We understand that you may have questions about your future on campus. Rest assured, we are committed to providing housing for all students who wish to live on campus. Here are some key changes we are making for fall 2025:
• DeVries Centre will become an undergraduate economy housing option.
• We will be increasing our capacity in Douglas and Skidmore Halls.
If you would like to make changes to your housing application or choose one of our new options, check your campus portal. We will do our best to honour all current applications and ensure that your selected roommate is accommodated.
If you missed the Town Hall, feel free to review the presentation attached.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please file a ticket with Housing and we will try our best to answer as soon as we can.
We look forward to continuing to support your academic and personal growth at TWU.
Answers to your Frequently Asked Questions
Fraser:
- Fraser Hall will be closed for Fall 2025.
- We are not confident it can be brought up to the standard required to host students for the upcoming academic year.
- Fraser has faced challenges that make it unsuitable for living, and despite our efforts to maintain it, we have decided not to reinvest further funds to make it suitable for the fall semester.
- We are not confident when visible changes will start happening in Fraser. The current decision is not hosting students in it for Fall 2025, we are currently working with the campus master planning team to make the long-term plan for the Fraser Hall area.
- Although the building will still be here in the fall semester and look relatively the same, we are moving forward with not hosting students in this space.
Space on Campus:
- We are confident that all students who wish to live on campus will be able to do so. Although the space may look different, we believe everyone who applies will secure a spot in our dorms. You can submit a ticket through the service hub to update your application.
Summer Housing:
- Summer housing remains unaffected. All residents have been relocated to Jacobson Hall to ensure everyone staying on campus can engage in and access the community. Additionally, a few students will be housed in Skidmore and McMillan.
Apartments:
- There will be fewer apartments available next year. Priority will be given to students who need to live on campus due to their Residence Life leadership roles and based on the lottery housing system. Those who do not secure an apartment on campus will be contacted with alternative options.
- Although our on-campus housing availability is limited, we are confident that anyone who wishes to live on campus will have options available.
Housing Options:
- Devries: Undergraduate housing with shared occupancy for both male and female students, focusing on first and second years. Economy pricing will be available throughout the building.
- Devries will be $2200 a semester next year
- Douglas: Undergraduate housing with shared occupancy for both male and female students, focusing on first and second years. Current single room options will be converted to double occupancy.
- Skidmore: Undergraduate housing with shared occupancy, exclusively for female students. Premium and Premium Plus housing options are available, with Premium Plus including kitchens. Focused on first and second years. Current single room options will be converted to double occupancy.
- Robson Douglas: Undergraduate housing with shared occupancy for both male and female students, focusing on first, second, and third years.
- Jacobson Hall: Undergraduate housing with shared occupancy for both male and female students, focused on upperclassmen.
Why is Devries exciting?
- Riley Braun will be the Resident Director (RD), which is sure to create a vibrant atmosphere.
- Devries will offer an intimate community for all students on campus, with shared rooms and hallways fostering a space dedicated to learning, living, and engaging in community together.
- Next year Devries offers shared kitchens, updated HVAC (Air conditioning) and other great amenities
No Single Rooms:
- Our goal is to maximize housing availability for the greatest number of students across campus. This means we cannot offer single rooms, as we aim to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live in our community.
Housing Accommodations:
- We will strive to accommodate all needs to the best of our ability. Students requiring accommodations should apply by May 15th through the Special Accommodation process on our website. Accommodations can include dietary, accessibility, or other needs.