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ÀÖÓãÌåÓý is a residential university with housing facilities available for approximately 50% of the student population. Each residence is unique and provides a positive living and learning environment, which promotes a balanced university experience. All first-year students who want to live in residence are guaranteed accommodation if deposit deadlines are met.

Since 1973 the University has offered co-ed residence facilities to its students. Bennett and Hunton offer single and double rooms while Edwards and Harper have single rooms. Single rooms with shared en-suite bathrooms are available in Bennett, Campbell and Bigelow. Single rooms with private en-suite bathrooms are available in Thornton. The newly renovated Windsor Hall is open for the 2019/2020 academic year with single shared en-suite, single private en-suite and double en-suite rooms.

Our 10 secure residences offer common lounges, kitchens, study rooms and laundry facilities with high speed and wireless Internet, digital cable TV (except Windsor) and phone hook ups in each room (except Windsor; students provide the hardware). Typical room furnishings are a bed, desk, chair, closets, mini-fridge, lighting and shelving. Rooms in Bigelow, Windsor, and Thornton have microwave ovens. All en-suite style rooms in Campbell, Bigelow, Bennett, Harper, Thornton and Windsor have televisions provided.

Prospective students should note that the University cannot be responsible for personal property. Students are strongly advised to insure their personal belongings. As indicated in the Conditions of Residence Accommodation, pets, halogen lights, hot plates, wireless routers and networking equipment and firearms and explosive materials are not permitted in residence.

All first year students who wish to be considered for residence accommodation can apply using the application form found in the portal on the Housing website at <> . The residence application for new students opens November 1. A non-refundable residence application fee of $50.00 is required to complete the application. Assignment of residence rooms is based on the date the $100 registration deposit is received by the Registrar's Office up to March 6. The $500.00 residence deposit must be paid by March 6 to be eligible for early residence room assignments. The $500 residence deposit must be paid by May 3 to guarantee residence accommodation for September. Residence applications and deposits are accepted and rooms assigned after March 6 as they are received. For further information see Fees, Section 4.2.

Students are asked to take the time to answer all the questions on the application, as this helps in appropriate placement of students in residence. Provided incoming students have met all admission and deposit deadlines, they are guaranteed residence accommodation.

Students wishing to remain in residence for their second, third and fourth years of study can participate in the room draw process beginning early October. Students can choose to stay in the same room, move to another room in the same residence or move to another residence for the following year. The room draw application can be found by signing in to the housing portal at <> . There is no application fee for room draw.

Once a student enters residence, the student is responsible for the full residence, meal plan and services fees. If a student later withdraws from residence, the student will be entitled to the refunds detailed in Section 4.5 "Withdrawals and Student Accounts".

Students studying abroad should contact the Registrar's Office, <regoffice@mta.ca> , in January, if they wish to live in residence upon their return to ÀÖÓãÌåÓý.

The ÀÖÓãÌåÓý Students Union (MASU) maintains, for the use of students, a list of accommodations available in Sackville and area. Students wishing to live in town are invited to use this information.

ÀÖÓãÌåÓý's Intercollegiate athletic teams compete against other Atlantic Universities in a number of sports. ÀÖÓãÌåÓý competes in the Atlantic University Sport conference in football, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's swimming, and women's ice hockey. ÀÖÓãÌåÓý also has varsity teams in the Atlantic College Athletic Association in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's badminton. In all sports, the championship team represents Atlantic Canada in National Championships. The Mounties also play exhibition games with teams from other parts of Canada and the United States.

If you are interested in receiving information about a varsity program, contact either the coach or the Athletic Director. Please note that the fall sports usually have pre-season tryout camps. Students interested in one of these sports should contact the Athletic Director.

±·´Ç³Ù±ð: Students who are registered in self-directed distance learning courses offered by ÀÖÓãÌåÓý and who are considered full-time students according to their course load, but who pay per-course tuition according to the fee structure outlined in 4.1.1 are not considered full-time on-campus students and are not eligible to participate in varsity sports that require confirmation of full-time enrolment.

A number of competitive club sport teams have been developed in recent years. Men's and women's rugby, curling, lacrosse, field hockey, and ultimate frisbee are just some of the sports that have developed representative teams and compete against other Universities and Colleges. The co-ordinator is the Athletic Director.

The intramural program gives students the opportunity to participate and compete in a wide variety of activities. Emphasis is placed on participation and fun. Leagues are scheduled in soccer, softball, basketball, hockey, and volleyball. Tournaments are held in golf, curling, tennis, badminton, ultimate frisbee, and other sports based on student interest. The co-ordinator is the Intramural Co-ordinator.

There is ample time scheduled in the athletic facilities for open recreational use. Badminton, swimming, tennis, skating, pick up hockey, basketball, field games, ultimate frisbee, and fitness related activities are very popular daily activities. The fitness centre is open seven days a week with group fitness classes and personal training services available.

Students play an integral part in the organization and administration of ÀÖÓãÌåÓý's intramural program.

Each residence on-campus and off-campus students have or will elect one or two representatives who make up the intramural council. If you are interested in becoming involved as a sports representative, contact your house president as soon as you arrive on campus. Many students become involved as officials for intramural competitions. These are part-time jobs, and students are paid for their services. If you would like to become an intramural official, contact the Intramural Office early in September.

The Director of Student Life and International Services is responsible for the quality of student life and for maintaining effective liaison with student administrative bodies, student organizations and individual students. The Director oversees orientation, the campus life of students, the quality of residence life, International Centre staff and services, and non-academic misconduct (e.g. Student Code of Conduct). The Director and other staff in Student Life are available for consultation and guidance on academic, personal, and extracurricular matters.

Students with academic concerns are encouraged to speak first with their professors and/or with the Head of the Department or appropriate academic Dean. The Manager of Academic Support, Student Development Counsellors, the MASU Ombudsperson, and Registrar’s Office staff are also available as resources.

Assistance with academic skills is provided by the Office of Academic Support, located in the R. P. Bell Library. Academic Support offers programs such as the Writing Resource Centre, the Peer Tutor program, PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions), Academic Help Centres in many first-year courses, and Fresh START study skills labs. Inquiries and requests for assistance should be directed to the Manager of Academic Support at <academicsupport@mta.ca> .

The Writing Resource Centre (WRC) can assist students with written assignments in any subject area, at any stage of the writing process. Writing tutors are available in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. The WRC also provides professional writing support to students with EAL (English as an Additional Language). The WRC is located in the R.P. Bell Library, and support from a writing tutor can be accessed online through Moodle.

Academic Help Centres in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Chem/Bio/Biochem, Psychology, Economics, and Modern Languages operate as drop-in services, both online and in person in the R.P. Bell Library. These supports are run collaboratively by the academic departments and Academic Support, and are intended to support students in introductory courses. Schedules can be found on the Library website.

Residence Academic Mentors (AcMen) assist residence students with academic resources necessary for academic assistance. AcMen organize help sessions, provide access to tutors, and hold regular office hours in their respective residences. Please feel free to contact any of them at any time in person or by email if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

A list of peer tutors who may be able to help with courses is available through ÀÖÓãÌåÓý's Nimbus app. Students can download the app, select ÀÖÓãÌåÓý as the institution, and complete the sign-up process. Tutoring services can be booked and paid for directly through the Nimbus app. Students interested in working as a peer tutor should email the Coordinator of Peer Academic Support at <peertutors@mta.ca> .

The demands of studies can be particularly stressful when students encounter additional challenges of health, family, relationships or other life issues. ÀÖÓãÌåÓý provides two accredited Student Development Counsellors, from whom students may receive confidential support and assistance for a variety of personal issues including stress, adjustment to university, anxiety, depression, alcohol or drug use, sexuality, relationships, sexual assault, family dysfunction and grief. The need for psychiatric, psychological, or additional mental health services may be facilitated through the counsellors. To meet with the counsellors a student can visit the Wellness Centre on the ground floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre or call 364-2163 to schedule an appointment. As well, the Student Development Counsellors offer walk-in counselling hours three times per week.

In addition, ÀÖÓãÌåÓý coordinates with external counselling agencies in the area and a psychologist is on campus regularly. Students may also connect with counselling services in the area directly.