RESIDENCE
Amenities
Ping-pong, board games, pinball, a pool table—when you want to get out of your room for a while, this alcohol-free, drop-in venue is for you. Open to all residents and guests. Games and equipment are available at the front desk.
Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to midnight
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Watch movies, play a board game or just hang out. When you need some real face time, visit the social lounge on each floor, equipped with a Smart TV for various entertainment options.
Hours
24/7, but your floor’s quiet hours apply
Study on your own or with a group. Sketch out your ideas on the whiteboard walls or bring them to life on the smart board. When study space is hard to find on campus, you and your study buddies have a place to go. Each floor has its own study lounge.
Hours
24/7, but your floor’s quiet hours apply
Our brand new, accessible 26-seat theatre is the perfect place for Residence Life programs, including movie nights, gaming tournaments and special events. Digital and gaming worlds are at your fingertips.
Hours
Vary based on programming
Calm lighting, soothing music, a waterfall, LED candles and a DreamWave massage chair—our therapeutic Wellness Suites are the perfect place to unwind. Here you can read your favourite book, meditate or nap. No charge if you live in residence.
Bookings and information
A warm welcome, day or night
Our front desk is the heart of residence—and we’re open 24/7. Locked out of your room? Want to know more about the bike-share program? Need to sign in a weekend guest? Can’t find the ping-pong paddles? Our friendly front desk staff can answer all of your questions or find someone who can.
Services and extras
Bike storage
If you live in MacEwan Residence, you can park your bike in our indoor parking area, located on the main floor. Bike parking is free and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask for details at the front desk. Residence ID is required.
Electric bike share
Visit the front desk and take advantage of our no-cost bike share program. Available to MacEwan Residence students only, this service runs from March 15 to November 15, weather permitting. You can book an electric bike for up to four hours. Two bikes are available.
MacEwan University is committed to providing accommodations that reflect highly valued sustainability initiatives, such as recycling and conserving energy and water. Products like fluorescent lights, water-saving toilets, high-efficiency laundry machines and motion sensors are installed wherever possible.
You can buy essential items such as notebooks and laundry detergent at affordable prices at the Residence Shop, located at the front desk. If you have suggestions for other items you'd like us to carry, let us know.
If you are moving out of residence at the end of the winter term, but know you will be returning in the fall, you can store your belongings in residence for the spring and summer months.
- Items such as books, clothing, decor and bedding may be stored.
- Space is limited—25 units in total—and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Storage lockers are 4 x 4 feet (1.2 x 1.2 m).
- You are assigned a specific locker at the front desk.
- All items must be stored in boxes or crates, clearly numbered (for example, 1 of 2, 2 of 2) and labelled with your full name and summer contact phone number.
- Label each box on all sides.
- After you have stored your items, you will not be able to access the locker until the date listed on the storage agreement.
Campus amenities
Guest accommodations