Barrie Residence

Georgian College’s Barrie Campus Residence provides not only accommodations, but also a welcoming, safe environment where students can make friends, get involved, grow and develop.

The Barrie Residence is now full and running a waitlist for the Winter 2025 term.

Ways to experience the Barrie Residence

Thinking about living in residence? Join us for an in-person tour, available on a drop-in basis (no appointment necessary).

You can also take a self-guided virtual tour of a suite and lounge area to see what residence has to offer.

On this page:

Why Georgian Residences?
Services and fees
Important dates and documents
Two-bedroom suites
Virtual tours
Contact us

Apply now

My housing portal

Virtual tour of a Barrie Residence suite

Virtual tour of a Barrie Residence lounge

Important documents

Residence life

Why Georgian Residences?

About Barrie Residence

The residence houses 524 students in an eight-storey building overlooking the campus to the west and Little Lake to the north. Most residence suites accommodate two students with each student having a private bedroom.

The Georgian College Barrie residence is professionally operated and managed by Campus Living Centres.

The advantages of Barrie Campus Residence

Your suite comes fully furnished with a double bed, desk and dresser. Each bedroom also features high speed and wireless internet access, and telephone with free local calls.
The residence is equipped with a laundry facility, common kitchen, common lounges (with varying amenities in each), and a front desk that is staffed 24 hours a day.
Avoid a 12- month lease and pay only for the academic year (eight months).
Live on campus and enjoy all college amenities (computer labs, library, cafeterias, etc.) – you are only steps away.
You don’t have to worry about roommates who do not pay their bills.
Take part in the events hosted by your resident advisor (RA) and Residence Student Council or get involved as an RA or Residence Student Council team member yourself.
Participate in the many clubs and committees on campus.
Enjoy the comforts the residence provides with secure building access (swipe cards), 24-hour front desk and video surveillance in various areas of the building.

Georgian Residence — Outdoor patio at Georgian’s Barrie Campus Residence

Services and fees

Your residence fees provide you with a comprehensive accommodation package. You don’t have to worry about all the extras so you can focus your energy on your studies.

When you live in residence, your fees cover your accommodation costs, internet, local phone service, all utilities, furnishings, appliances, etc. The only other costs would be if you required parking or if you decided to purchase a meal plan.

Campus food services and meal plans are available through Georgian College ONEcard.
The residence has dedicated parking on campus located right next to the residence and is available for an additional cost. No parking is allowed in the campus lots overnight with the exception of the residence parking lot. Residents may purchase a parking pass from the Georgian College Parking Office.

Summer 2024

Option 1

$2,800 due April 15, 2024

Option 2

$700 due April 15, 2024
$700 due May 15, 2024
$700 due June 15, 2024
$700 due July 15, 2024

Fall 2024/Winter 2025

Option 1 (save $125)

$7,830 due June 14, 2024

Option 2

$4,900 due June 14, 2024
$3,055 due Oct. 4, 2024

Option 3

$2,730 due June 14, 2024
$3,500 due Oct. 4, 2024
$1,800 due Jan. 17, 2025

Winter 2025

Option 1

$3,915 due Nov. 8, 2024

Note: If you are unable to meet the payment options set out in your acceptance email, please contact applications@georgianresidence.ca to set up a payment plan.

Important dates and documents

Summer 2024

March 1, 2024 – Summer acceptance emails distributed
April 15, 2024 – Summer residence fee deadline (option 2)
April 15, 2024 – Deadline to cancel summer application without financial penalty
May 5, 2024 – Summer move-in day
May 15, 2024 – Summer residence fee deadline (option 2)
June 15, 2024 – Summer residence fee deadline (option 2)
July 15, 2024 – Summer residence fee deadline (option 2)
Aug. 17, 2024 – Summer move-out day

Fall 2024

Early April 2024 – Acceptance emails distributed
June 14, 2024 – Residence fee deadline (option 1, 2 and 3)
June 14, 2024 – Deadline to cancel fall/winter application without financial penalty
Sept. 1, 2024 – Official move-in day
Oct. 4, 2024 – Fall/winter residence fee deadline (option 2 and 3)
Dec. 14, 2024 – Residence winter break closure begins

Winter 2025

October 1, 2024 – Applications open for winter 2025
Early November 2024 – Winter acceptance emails distributed
Nov. 8, 2024 – Winter residence fee deadline (option 1)
Dec. 1, 2024 – Deadline to cancel fall/winter application without financial penalty
Jan. 5, 2025 – Residence re-opens for second semester
Jan. 17, 2025 – Fall/winter residence fee deadline (option 3)
April 19, 2025 – Move-out day

Barrie student residence agreement (PDF)

Community living standards (PDF)

Room transfer form (PDF)

Cancellation/withdrawal form (PDF)

Appeal request form (PDF)

Roommate discussion points (PDF)

Roommate agreement (PDF)

Georgian College’s Sexual Violence Procedure

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) (PDF)