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Housing and Food Services
Student Housing
Redeemer University College is a residential campus. Living together
as a Christian community in an academic environment is a primary
focus of the living arrangement. Townhouse-style residences have four
bedrooms, a kitchen, living and dining space, two full bathrooms and
most have a basement (for storage). Students live in groups of six,
eight or nine and together they cook, clean, study, and have devotions.
A Resident Advisor, a senior student, is hired by the Student Life
Department to be responsible for the supervision and organization of
the residence.
It is required that all first-year and second-year students who are
under the age of 20 as of April 30, 2013 live on campus in university
residences. Exceptions are made for students who wish to live at home
with their parents. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more
information or speak with the Assistant Dean of Students.
In addition, a limited number of one and two bedroom apartments are
available on campus for married students and their families as well as for
senior-level students. Information regarding the availability and rental
costs for these units is available from Campus Services.
Student housing arrangements are governed by a set of housing
regulations spelled out in detail in the Student Handbook.
Food Service
Redeemer’s Food Plan is unique in the sense that students prepare many of
their own meals in residence. Breakfast, lunch, light dinners, snacks, and
beverages may be purchased at ReFresh or Williams Coffee Pub. Every
Wednesday evening Communal Meal is provided in the dining hall to
students on the Residence Food Plan. Students who are not on a food plan
but wish to enjoy Communal Meal may purchase this meal in the dining
hall.
Redeemer’s Food Plan encourages all members of a residence to work
together in planning menus, shopping for groceries, and preparing meals.
This system encourages good stewardship, healthy eating habits, and builds
community.
R/UC Express Card
Each student will receive a student ID card, which is also their R/UC
Express Card. Students in housing will select a meal plan and a set amount
of dining dollars will be applied to the Express Card. Dining dollars are
used for individual purchases at ReFresh, Williams Coffee Pub, and the
Market. ReFresh offers a wide selection of hot entrees, comfort foods,
made-to-order pasta dishes, deli-style sandwiches, grab and go desserts,
snack foods, and beverages. Williams Coffee Pub, located in the Commons,
offers an assortment of baked goods, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks.
Other Services
Counselling
Professional counsellors are available to help students and have an
office on campus. Clients who use this service are responsible for
their own financial arrangements with the counsellor. Some financial
assistance may be available in cases of extreme financial duress. The
university Chaplain is also available to provide pastoral counselling.
As well, staff in the Student Life Department are able to discuss
personal and spiritual issues.
Child Care Centre
The Redeemer University College Child Care Centre is located on
campus and makes its services available to the children of students
(both full-time and part-time), faculty and staff. The licensed centre
has subsidized spaces available.
Children may be enrolled by the half-day or the full-day on a firstcome,
first-served basis. Anyone wishing to use this service should
contact the centre directly and make arrangements well in advance.
Health Services
The Student Life Department provides limited first aid treatment. An
infirmary/sick room with basic medical supplies is located in the main
building in the athletic area. For more extensive medical treatment,
the Student Life Department refers students to appropriate medical
facilities in the community.
All students not covered under a Canadian Provincial Health plan must
provide evidence of adequate medical insurance. All international
students are required to participate in a mandatory health insurance plan.
Please consult with the Student Life Department for more information.
Mail
One of the primary ways the university communicates with students is
through an on-campus mailbox. All full-time and part-time students are
required to possess an on-campus mailbox. Mailboxes are located in
the Commons. Mailbox keys are distributed through the Student Life
Department and a deposit is required.
Vehicles and Parking
Students may bring vehicles to campus but must register them with
Security and purchase a parking tag. Parking at the residences is
restricted to one vehicle per residential or apartment unit.
Each commuter student can purchase convenience cash on their R/UC
Express Card and use the card to purchase food at ReFresh, Williams, or
the Market. The R/UC Express Card can also be used at the Box Office,
Bookstore, and photocopiers. The R/UC Express Card eliminates the need
to carry cash and can be purchased at Campus Services.
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