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 and electric bike share
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. Three bikes are available.
Earth-friendly initiatives
MacEwan Residence is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver building, which means it is a highly efficient building that adheres to principles of sustainability.
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.
Residence Shop
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.
Sports equipment storage
Hockey equipment, lacrosse sticks, soccer balls—no need to have sports equipment taking up space in your room when you can use the sports equipment storage room. To access the sports equipment storage room, sign up at the front desk using your Residence ID. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge to residents.
Spring and summer storage
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
Food Services
We provide the MacEwan community with fresh, healthy food options. Food carts, cafeterias, independent and chain outlets—you can find food across campus. Browse our website for hours, cuisine type and food offerings in each building on campus. Dining cards can be purchased and used at almost all of food services outlets on campus. Campus Services Food Services780-497-5029 | foodservices@macewan.ca 6-005J, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB |
MacEwan Bookstore
Textbooks, stationery, tech tools—our bookstore offers students and faculty all of the academic essentials. As well, you can find a variety of MacEwan-branded gifts, clothing, gear and other merchandise, including albums from MacEwan's own Bent River Records label. Campus Services MacEwan Bookstore (mstore)780-497-5482 | bookstore@macewan.ca Main Floor, Building 6 Toll-free |
MacEwan Library
MacEwan University’s library is a key source of information for students as they begin a research project, find and evaluate information and learn to properly cite sources. Research librarians can help students at various stages of the research process, and the library website contains useful information on various aspects of research and citation. John L. Haar Library780-497-5850 City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB Alberta College Campus Library780-633-3738Alberta College Campus10050 MacDonald DriveEdmonton, AB |
MacEwan University Health Centre
MacEwan students, faculty and staff have access to comprehensive physical and mental health care, including disease prevention, health promotion, acute care and chronic care at the MacEwan University Health Centre (MUHC). Appointments can be booked by phone or in person. MacEwan University Health Centre780-250-6842 MacEwan University Health Centre10507 - 109 StreetEdmonton, AB Hours (by appointment only)Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 7:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays. Fax |
Roundhouse
Dreamers, thinkers and entrepreneurs call Roundhouse home. Our co-working space, located in MacEwan University in the heart of downtown Edmonton, provides work space, resources and support to MacEwan University staff and students and to the general public. Roundhouse780-633-3464 | hello@roundhouse.net Main Floor, Southeast Corner |
Sport and Wellness
MacEwan University's Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness is a recreation facility in downtown Edmonton that features fitness and aquatics facilities; spin, yoga and aerobics studios; and a three-court gymnasium. We serve MacEwan students and employees and the general public. Our facilities are available for rent by external groups. Campus Services Sport and Wellness780-497-5300 | welcomedesk@macewan.ca 8-121, Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness10800 – 105 AvenueEdmonton, ABAquatics Fitness Recreation Customer Service Facility Rentals |
