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To provide 911±¬ÁÏÍø Polytechnic students with on- and off-campus housing options, resources and assistance to support safe and secure housing during their studies.

This policy applies to all 911±¬ÁÏÍø students.Ìý

Housing owned by and located on a 911±¬ÁÏÍø property.

Housing owned or operated by a third party and is not located on a 911±¬ÁÏÍø property.

Relationships 911±¬ÁÏÍø enters with external entities (e.g., service providers, vendors, alliances, consortiums, investors, etc.)

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø is committed to:
   • providing a range of on-campus and off-campus housing options that aligns with 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s student population size and diversity
   • ensuring information, services and resources about housing is accessible to all students
   • obtaining ongoing feedback from students about their needs for housing and related supports
   • considering impact of student housing on its local communities
   • developing student-focused community housing partnerships, where possible
   • offering budgeting tools to students
   • working with recruitment agents to help international students secure housing

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Residence Life team and Housing team will provide personal support, information and guidance to students regarding housing options.
2. The Housing team will serve as the primary contact for all housing-related inquiries and provides the appropriate referrals to other 911±¬ÁÏÍø and community partners.
3. The Residence Life team will provide students with resources and experiences for a safe, supportive and positive on-campus living environment.

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will maintain online resources that include:
   • a list of community partnerships
   • short-term housing information
   • details on the types of renting options available (e.g., apartments, private rooms, shared rooms, temporary housing, home sharing and home stays)
   • financing opportunities and assistance
   • webinars on finding housing
   • safety resources such as campus security, neighbourhood information, transportation information, and emergency contact information
2. Students will be provided free legal advice on leasing, tenant rights, dispute resolution through the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Student Federation.Ìý

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will offer on-campus housing for rent at residences at King and Newnham campuses, with spaces made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Payment plans for renting at 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s residences will be made available to students in need.Ìý

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will provide off-campus housing options through third-party partnerships.
2. Students seeking off-campus housing will be provided assistance in finding suitable accommodations in the community.
3. When required, 911±¬ÁÏÍø will make temporary housing and supports available through third-party partnerships.

1. 911±¬ÁÏÍø will provide international students with housing information and resources prior to their arrival in Canada online, through pre-departure orientations and in their letter of acceptance.
2. The housing options 911±¬ÁÏÍø provides to international students will align with directives from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and will meet all legislative requirements. Ìý

• None

• Student Code of Conduct

• 911±¬ÁÏÍø Polytechnic Housing webpage

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Approval Date:ÌýJanuary 2025