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Welcome Home! Bienvenue chez vous! 

We look forward to welcoming you to the safe and exciting residence community at York University’s Glendon Campus. Living in residence is an incredible opportunity and we hope that residence becomes your home away from home for the next few months.

As the Fall Term is just around the corner, we would like to remind you that the Housing & Conference Services and Residence Life teams are here to assist your transition into campus life and to connect you with the campus resources to help you succeed. Please find important information pertaining to your residence experience below.  

Before you arrive, there are a few important details we would like you to note to ensure you are move-in ready. Please read the following information carefully and if you have any questions or concerns before you arrive to campus, contact us by phone at 416-487-6844 or emailing residence@glendon.yorku.ca.

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Moving In

Students who have a confirmed room booking for 2024 winter term will receive an email from Housing & Conference Services including your room assignment and move-in window for those moving in on January 5, 2024. Please ensure you have added residence@glendon.yorku.ca as a recognized sender.

New student move-in on Jan. 5, 2024: For your safety and security, it's crucial to bring a valid government-issued photo ID or YU-card with you on move-in day. To protect your privacy, we can only issue keys directly to you, not to parents, relatives, friends, or representatives.

You are welcome to have two (2) guests assist you with move-in. We kindly ask that only the student checking in visit the key pick-up location.

Late arrivals: If you don’t check into your room by the first day of classes and haven’t notified Housing & Conference Services by email, you will lose your room reservation and incur a no-show fee of $500.00 charged to your student account.

Residence Linens: Make your space feel like home with stylish bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen items at student-friendly prices. Enjoy free shipping and delivery straight to your residence by ordering online at Residence Linens. Order by August 13 to ensure delivery by move-in day.

Coldex fridge rentals: Enjoy the convenience of having your own fridge in residence! Coldex will deliver your fridge before you move in and pick it up after you leave. Order your fridge rental online at Coldex. Note: Community fridges have limited space in traditional-style residences, so it's strongly recommended to bring or rent a mini fridge.

Contents insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing contents insurance for your personal belongings before moving in. The University is not responsible for any personal items lost or damaged in residence due to theft, fire, floods or other incidents beyond our control.

Sign up for Canada Post Flex Delivery: Pick up your packages at your convenience! Residents are highly encouraged to sign up for Canada Post Flex Delivery. This service allows packages from any provider that ships to a PO box (including Amazon) to be picked up at the Canada Post outlet at York Lanes on campus.

Upon signing up, Canada Post will give you a unique delivery address to use instead of your residence address. Packages will be sent to the Canada Post outlet of your choice. When selecting your Flex Delivery location, search for Postal Code M3J 1P3 and choose “YORK UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE 4700 KEELE ST NORTH YORK ON.” To sign up or learn more, visit the Canada Post Flex Delivery website.

About your residence – For information about your residence, including what is provided in your room, please visit our residence information page.  

Make sure to follow the directional signs throughout your journey!

Arriving to campus: Upon arrival to campus, please make your way to your key pick-up location. We have a convenient  interactive campus map to assist you. Only the student checking in should visit the key pick-up location. Please be prepared to show, your YU-card or government issued photo ID. Once your ID has been verified, you will receive your welcome package which will include your residence access card and room keys.

Key Pick Up Locations:

Residence Key Pick-Up Location  
Jan. 5, 2024 		 Key Pick-Up Location  
Jan. 5, 2024
Wood Residence Housing Services Office – 104C Greenhouse 
Monday to Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm 		Housing Services Office – 104C Greenhouse 
Monday to Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm   
Hilliard Residence Housing Services Office – 104C Greenhouse 
Monday to Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm   		 Housing Services Office – 104C Greenhouse
Monday to Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm  

Arriving at your residence: Upon arrival at your residence, please unload your vehicle at your designated residence entrance.

Late arrivals: If you are unable to make your move-in appointment, please contact Glendon Housing Services (residence@glendon.yorku.ca) as soon as possible. Any incoming resident who does not check into their room by the first day of classes, and has not notified Glendon housing services by email, will lose their room reservation and will incur a no-show fee of $500.00 to their student account.

A member of our Residence Life team will connect with you after move-in to welcoming you to Glendon residence!

Move-in Schedule

Winter 2024: Move-in day for winter 2024 semester will be Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Commonly Asked Questions

Please check our FAQs about move-in and learn more information about our rooms and building features.

Learn more about our Residence Life team.

Not Sure What to Bring?

Storage is limited in residence, so you are encouraged to bring only the essentials. We've compiled a list for your convenience!

We hope you had a successful and memorable year in residence!

As per the 2023-2024 undergraduate residence occupancy agreement, students are required to move out of residence 24 hours after their final class/exam or on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., whichever is earlier. Please read the following information carefully to ensure a smooth move-out.

Moving Out

It is important to leave your room and common areas in clean, damage-free, and furnished condition. Housing staff will conduct move-out inspections using the information from the room inventory and condition report that students completed upon move-in. Charges may be assessed for any cleaning, missing items or damages that were not reported at move-in.

Any personal items left in residence rooms will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of. Resident may also be charged removal costs if applicable.

Residents planning to return next year and need storage for their personal items must plan with off-campus storage vendors.

Any applicable cleaning, damage, unreturned/lost keys, and late move-out charges will be assessed on your student account. We encourage you to check for any outstanding balances following the move-out period and to make payments to avoid financial blocks that will prevent future enrolment, return to residence for the following term and/or graduation.

Prepare your room/suite for the move-out inspection by following the items below:

  • Dispose of all garbage and recycling material, including food stored in fridges, freezers and cupboards.
  • Empty garbage and recycling bins in room.
  • Where possible, vacuum/sweep the room/suite.
  • Return all residence furnishing to its original setting.
  • Check all drawers and closets and remove all personal belongings.
  • Remove any posters, artwork and tape/hooks from all surfaces in room/suite including doors.
  • Clean bathrooms (for residents living in suites): tub, showers, toilet, and sinks.
  • Clean the kitchen (for residents living in suites): sink, countertops, stove/cook top and cupboards.
  • Close and lock all windows, as well as the room/suite door.
  • Turn off radiator and lights.
  • Empty mailbox before returning the keys.

No personal items can be left in your room and storage in residence is not available. If you require storage, please contact a local storage solutions company.

Once you have moved out, Housing & Conference Services will no longer be taking mail and packages on your behalf. Please empty your mailbox before leaving. Mail for former residents will be held at the York Mailing Service for approximately 2 weeks after the final delivery date before returning them to the sender. Canada Post does not recognize change of address from universities and residence mail cannot be re-directed. Please contact York mailing services (416-736-5572) for further information.

Vacating Residents must also:

  • Notify correspondents about their change of address. This includes agencies (e.g. for income tax returns, GST cheques...) and York University departments.
  • Change their home/mailing address on student records by contacting the Registrar’s Office.

When it is time to move-out of your residence room, please ensure that the room is clean and that no personal items are left behind. Failure to clean your room will result in cleaning charges being assessed to your student account.

You will be required to return your room key, mailbox key, and any other keys you may have received (ie. kitchen access key, music room, etc.). You do not need to return your YU-card. Residence access will be removed from your YU-card upon move-out.

Please return all keys and key cards (issued upon move-in) to your housing services office drop box. Please do not deposit loose keys or keycards. Instead, place all keys and the key card together in a sealed envelope labeled with your name and room number and then deposit them into the drop box at your housing services office. Please do not leave your keys in your room or ask friends or residence dons to return them for you, as delays caused by these actions may result in charges.

Key return locations and hours of operation

Regular Hours
(Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm)		Housing Services
Glendon Greenhouse
After hours or weekendsSecurity Services (dropbox)
Glendon Greenhouse
Urgent check-out supportContact the don-on-duty
Please ensure your keys are returned in an envelope with your room number clearly marked on it. Envelopes are available at the key return locations. Failure to return your key upon check-out will result in a key replacement fee being assessed to your student account.

An improper move-out fee of $100 will be charged for keys or keycards that are not returned on the day of move-out.

Repair ChargesFee
Carpet stains/holes$200.00+
Paintings/holes (per wall)$25.00+
Mattress$125.00+
Sofa$150.00+
Chair (each)$130.00+
Table (each)$180.00+
Disposal of garbage & personal belongings$50.00+
Cleaning charges$50.00+
Garbage disposal charges$50.00+
*Each room/suite will be inspected upon move-out. Damage/cleaning charges (if applicable) are posted on the vacating resident's student account.

Move-out Extension Application

If you have special circumstances and need to stay after your last exam, please complete the late move-out request form by May 10, 2024. Requests for move-out extensions will not be accepted after May 31, 2024. To access the form, sign in using your PPY username without "my." (e.g., use smith123@yorku.ca instead of smith123@my.yorku.ca).

Please Note:
  • If you wish to remain in residence during the summer months, applications for on-campus summer residence are currently being accepted. Please visit 2024 summer residence for more information.
  • Residents with a history of infractions against residence policies may be denied an extension.
  • Residents that are granted extension permission and violate community standards will revoke their rights to stay and will be asked to vacate immediately.

During house meetings closer to the move-out period, residence dons will review important move-out information and perform periodic checks to ensure residents follow their obligations as per their residence occupancy agreement. Residents who fail to move out on time will be asked to leave residence and may be assessed a $100 improper move-out fee. All residence keys will expire on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. unless the student requested and was approved for an extension. 

Exam Period Policies

Extended quiet hours for exams will start on April 9, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Please be considerate of your fellow residents and help maintain a study-friendly environment. If you encounter noise disturbances, please contact the don on duty.

Returning to Undergraduate Residence

Residents planning to return for the following fall/winter term should submit their housing applications as early as possible to increase their chances of getting a space. Application for the next term launches early February each year. Visit apply for residence for more information.

Residence Occupancy Agreement

Your residence occupancy agreement is a legal contract that details the terms and conditions of your accommodation at York University. It covers residence fees, available services and guidelines for living in residence.

2024-2025

Residence occupancy agreement / Entente d'occupation

2023-2024

Residence occupancy agreement
Entente d'occupation