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Residence FAQs

This space is dedicated to the frequently asked questions that are asked by prospective and current residence students. If a question you have is not answered here, please contact the Residence Manager at brescia-res@uwo.ca.

Residence Fees

Living in Residence

Applying for Residence

Questions from Parents

Residence Fees

What are the residence fees for the 2012-2013 academic year?

The residence fees for the current academic year are on our Residence Admissions page. Fees are typically posted by the end of May for the Fall Winter session. Return to Top

What is included in the residence fees?

Fees include a residence room space (single or double), a mandatory meal plan, Reznet (internet access), access to various residence activities and leadership experiences, and caretaking of common spaces. Return to Top

What if a student is receiving OSAP?
 

All payments and other financial arrangements are made through the Business Office, located in the Mother St. James Building, Rm 155.

If your September or January OSAP is sufficient to cover fees due in August and January each year respectively, no payment is required until the OSAP release period each September and January. Your fees will be deferred until you have your OSAP funding released, at which time your funding will have instructions to forward your feels from the funding to Brescia for payment. The OSAP documents should be processed within a week of receiving the documents, or the deadline specified each year. If the first installment of your OSAP funding is not sufficient to cover your fees you must pay the difference by the payment due dates each year.

 

For more details on paying your fees, deadlines and OSAP release, please refer to Tuition and Scholarships info

 

Living in Residence

When will students be allowed to move into residence and where will they check in?

Move-In typically occurs on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend. As Move-In Day approaches more details will become available to help you with the transition. Move-In Day is the first day of Orientation Week and unfortunately we cannot accommodate early move-ins. Arriving on move-in day gives residents a chance to meet their peers and participate in the many activities offered to them before classes begin. Students will receive complete traffic and move-in directions through email over the summer. Return to Top

What can be expected on Move-In day?

Once you arrive in the vicinity of the campus, there will be signs, student staff, and volunteers providing directions to specific parking areas for the residence. Sophs, or upper year students, will help you unload the car and assist with carrying baggage to the room. Be sure that everyone in the car knows the room number and mark all belongings clearly with the student's name. There will be Residence Life Staff in the building to give directions to the room and welcome you to the building. Bring lots of cold drinks and snacks for yourselves and be well-rested for the day. Don’t forget a camera to remember this monumental event. Move-In Day will also provide opportunities to acquire a long distance telephone plan, buy your orientation package, and usually check out some Brescia merchandise. Return to Top

Can I find out my roommate's name before I move in?

Due to the Privacy Act, we are not allowed to give out names of roommates. Return to Top

What do the rooms look like?

Each room is equipped with the following for each resident: a twin sized- bed, dresser, desk, chair, closet/wardrobe, shelves, wastebasket, bulletin board, mirror and blinds. All rooms are carpeted. Students must bring their own bed linens, pillows, towels and desk lamps. Each resident is responsible for the cleanliness of her own room; cleaning staff look after corridors, washrooms, and public areas of the building. Return to Top

May a student bring her own furniture to residence?

Furniture is provided and must remain in the room.If something is required for medical reasons, special consideration may apply. In such an instance, please contact the Residence Manager at brescia-res@uwo.ca. Return to Top

Can I have cable TV?

There is cable TV in the lounges. Cable TV is not accessible in individual rooms. Return to Top

Are there phones in the room?

No. There is an intercom system that allow students to call the Front Desk, room-to-room and 911. Students will be asked to provide a contact cell number at move-in day in case we need to contact you in an emergency.
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What should not be brought for my room?
  • Cooking appliances
  • Halogen lamps including lava lamps (sorry, they pose a fire hazard)
  • Pets
  • Candles & incense (Again, fire hazard)
  • Extra furniture

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Are internet charges included in my room?

Internet charges are included in the cost of your room. Return to Top

What about roommates?

Students may pre-select a roommate if they know someone else who is going to be living in residence at Brescia. In the instance that a student is assigned to a double room and they have not pre-selected a roommate, one will be randomly assigned for them. Return to Top

Will my parents be notified of any changes, personal information or things that go on in residence?

Parents will not be notified of any changes or a student's personal information. Unless we receive written permission, we are unable to discuss anything with parents. Parents will only be contacted if they are listed as the emergency contact and the student is determined to be at risk. Return to Top

What if a student wants to move off-campus for the winter semester?

Students can move off-campus at any point throughout the school year. However, students are responsible for all residence fees for the whole year. Return to Top

What are the rules in residence?

Detailed information on rules regarding quiet hours, alcohol, guests, etc. can be found under the Handbook section on the website. Return to Top

What services does reception provide?

The Front Desk is always a fairly buzzing place within the residence. The desk is open 24 hours a day. The Front Desk Staff are responsible for various administrative functions; they call for emergency assistance when needed and sign guests in and out of the building. They also have spare keys for those situations you get locked out of your room. Return to Top

Where do I pick up my mail?

Your mail will arrive at reception and be sorted into mailboxes located across from the Front Desk. Mailbox keys will be available throughout the first week of school. A letter or package addressed to a student in residence should follow this format:

Student's Name
Student's mailbox number
Brescia University College
1285 Western Road
London, ON, N6G 1H2

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How are the facilities maintained?

Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining the halls, lounges, bathrooms, and dining areas, but students are required to clean/vacuum their own rooms during the semester. Return to Top

What about safety?

All outside doors are locked except for the main door at the front of the residence building. After 7pm only residents and guests may enter the building through the front door. For the student’s safety, a uniformed security officer is on duty in the late evenings and overnight. There is a Front Desk Staff Member 24 hours a day. Residence guests are required to sign-in at all times. At night, Foot Patrol provides safe escorts on the main and affiliated college campuses. The escorts (male and female team) will pick up/wait with students at bus stops and pick up/drop off students at their vehicles in parking lots and residence. Return to Top

Can I get insurance for what is brought to residence?

Usually, if the parents have home insurance the students can claim their belongings under their parent's insurance. Please consult your insurance provider for further information. Return to Top

How does one get around London?

Every student is issued a city bus pass which is good for unlimited use of London Transit. The cost of the bus pass is included in tuition fees. There is also a King's/ Brescia bus which has drop-off and pick-up sites on main campus and at both colleges. Parents using London Transit can expect to pay the regular fees. Return to Top

Applying for Residence

How does one apply for residence?

Brescia students will receive a Residence Offer as part of the Offer of Admission. A space will be held for you until June 1st. Follow the steps in the Application Process located on the Apply to Residence page to confirm your Residence acceptance. After June 1st space is first come first serve. If you have an Offer of Residence you need to confirm your acceptance within 7 days. Return to Top

How do I find out if my application has been received?

Once a student has applied and submitted the residence deposit she will receive an email notifying them when their residence application is received. If 10-14 days go by without receiving a "Residence Confirmation" email, please contact the Residence Manager. Return to Top

What if I want to change my information on my application?

In order to change your preferences on your application, please email us at brescia-res@uwo.ca. We will not accept phone calls or emails from parents/guardians wishing to change preferences for their student without prior written permission from the student. Return to Top

When will I find out if I have been accepted into Residence?

All first year Brescia students are guaranteed a space in residence if residence deposits and fees are paid on time. After an application is received, an email will be sent out confirming receipt of application. All residence correspondence is done through email and residence details will be sent out to students throughout the summer. Please ensure your email accounts have "uwo.ca" on the safe list so communications are not disposed of by email filters. Return to Top

 

Can you explain what each of the meal plans are?

Brescia University College residents are required to purchase a Brescia meal plan. We offer 4 plans to choose from.

Plan A - $2500

 

$9.80 per day if you plan to stay here on weekends.
• A typical day on this plan would be a light lunch and a
moderate dinner.
• Some students prefer to have cereal or other breakfast foods
in their room rather than using the plan to eat three meals a
day.

Plan B - $2800

 


$11.02 per day if you plan to stay here on weekends.
• A typical day on this larger plan would be a light breakfast or
snack, a light lunch, and a moderate dinner.

 

Plan C - Plan A plus $400 flex (usable only at UWO and Off Campus Partners)

 

Plan D - Plan B plus $400 flex

 

*Meal Plans are non-refundable and can not be carried over to the following year. *


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I have decided that I do not want to live in Residence at Brescia University College. Can I get my deposit back?

Once a Confirmation of Residence has been sent, the deposit is non-refundable. If you pay a deposit and for some reason, Brescia is not able to offer you a space in residence you may get your deposit back. Return to Top

How does one withdraw from residence?

After move-in, no refund is provided for a residence withdrawal. If the student wants to withdraw,she should contact the Residence Manager at 519 432 8353 ext 28156. Return to Top

Can students apply to return to residence for next year?

Yes. The returning student application process begins in January. Students are notified via posters and meetings with instructions as to how and when to apply. Return to Top

Are students guaranteed a place in residence if they apply to return?

Residence is guaranteed for returning students if they apply before April 1. Students may also choose which room they would like on a first come first served basis. So, get your deposit in early! Return to Top

Questions from Parents
How "involved" should I be while my daughter is at school?

This is something that is totally up to you and your daughter to work out. Although it is very appropriate for parents to be interested in their daughter's experiences at University, we encourage parents to allow their daughter to own these experiences. This means that the students are expected to take responsibility for their decision-making and conduct while living in residence and attending university. If the student has a concern, it is appropriate for the student to seek resolution for it. Many times when a parent contacts us, with completely good intentions, to attempt to resolve an issue of their daughter's, we must ask them to have the student contact us instead. It is expected that students will act on their own behalf wherever possible, and regardless of who is "paying the bills", please understand that for all intents and purposes our client is the student. Return to Top

What if my daughter has special needs?

If your daughter has special living requirements (i.e. larger room for support equipment) have her contact the Residence Manager at 519 432 8353 ext 28156. Any request for special accommodation needs to be accompanied by signed supporting documentation from a certified authority (doctor, nutritionist, etc.). Accommodations may not be able to be made after August 1. Return to Top

Will I be notified of any changes, personal information or things that go on in residence, in regards to my daughter?

You will not be notified of any changes or a student's personal information. Unless we receive written permission, we are unable to discuss any information about the student to anyone without consent. You will only be contacted if you are listed as the emergency contact and the student is determined to be at risk. Return to Top

 
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