Residences and Meal Plans

Residence Price(s)

Residence fees for the 2022-2023 academic year (these fees are subject to change):

Single Room With Shared En-suite:
Single room with queen-size bed and shared bathroom (with 1 other student)
Cost: $8,820

Private Room:
Private room with queen-size bed and personal bathroom
Cost: $9,570

Premium Private Room:
Private room with king-size bed and personal bathroom
Cost: $9,970

Room Types

Brescia's residence Clare Hall opened its doors in September 2013 and features luxury single rooms. Clare Hall is home to 300 bold students living steps away from classes and the Beryl Ivey Library. All students in residence have access to a large community lounge and study rooms on each floor. As well, all residence rooms include:

  • Built-in 7-foot floor-to-ceiling closets
  • Built-in desk, shelves and window seat
  • Queen-sized bed (king-sized bed in Premium Private rooms)
  • Ergonomic and fully adjustable desk chair
  • Portable nightstand
  • Wireless Rez Net
  • Cable ready hook-up (students can set up an account with Rogers)
  • Sink, oversized mirror and additional under-sink storage
  • Blackout blinds

Single Room With Shared En-suite:
Single room with a queen size bed and shared bathroom with one other student.

Private Room:
Private room with a queen size bed and personal bathroom (Note: Rooms are limited and will be available for students with distinct considerations).

Premium Private Room:
Private room with a King size bed and personal bathroom (Note: rooms are limited and will be available for students with distinct considerations).

Amenities

  • Situated on 60 acres of green space
  • Close to Western's main campus, classes and facilities
  • Small community environment
  • Accessible for students with disabilities
  • Smoke-free
  • Social and study lounges throughout
  • Wireless internet access throughout
  • Opportunities for involvement in Residence Council, skills workshops, peer mentoring
  • "Mercato" dining pavilion, featuring a Starbucks kiosk and several interactive food stations, serving fresh, made-to-order dishes
  • Internet access and in-room fridge are included with residence fees

Residence Guarantee

Space in residence is guaranteed to all first-year students with an offer of admission, upon submitting an application by the residence deadline (early June, annually)

Deposit Required

$800

Meal Plans

Meal Plan Cost

Meal Plan: $4,700

The meal plans are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year.

Brescia’s dining hall, commonly known as the Mercato (market in Italian), is centrally located on campus in Clare Hall. From Mexican to Italian, vegan to gluten free, our chefs are prepared to regularly offer you new and creative meals.

At Brescia, we provide you with locally sourced ingredients, healthy meal options and a diverse selection of offerings catering to every taste. Our Executive Chef, Tim D’Souza, is heating things up in the kitchen with new and innovative dishes throughout the academic year. Between a fresh salad bar updated daily, wood-stone pizza oven, rotisserie and grill, plus a wide range of cuisines from around the world, you will discover hundreds of delicious meals we know you’ll love!

Other Information

You will have the choice of "House" (community) you would like to live in. New students often choose either Brescia House or Inizio House. Esperto House is reserved for students entering Year 2 or above.

Brescia House

As a university, Brescia values women and their potential for leadership in society.

Brescia House embraces students from all backgrounds and at all stages of their Brescia studies. Core to Brescia’s values is the development of, and respect for, community. In Brescia House, student leaders work with residents to provide programming and support services that enhance community building.

At Brescia House there is a more relaxed guest policy and residents are challenged to be governed by the impact of their actions upon the broader community. Residents are permitted up to 12 overnight guest stays per term, provided the stays do not have a negative impact on the residence community.

Inizio House

In Italian, “inizio” means “beginning, start and departure”.

Beginning university is an exciting but challenging time of new beginnings. Inizio House is designed for incoming students and strives to create an environment geared toward easing the transition to university life. Programming and support services focus on creating the best first-year (or Preliminary Year) experience possible. Student leaders are selected to participate in the house to create a supportive and mentoring environment for all students living in these communities.

Inizio House has extended study hours during the exam and midterm periods and a limited guest policy. Residents are permitted up to 10 overnight guest stays per term, provided the stays do not have a negative impact on the residence community. Male guests, however, are not permitted to stay overnight on the residence floors.

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