Life on Campus
About The UNISUS Residence
Our boarding program is designed to help students grow in independence and confidence while being fully supported in their academic and personal lives. Boarding students are an integral part of the UNISUS community, learning and living alongside day students in a dynamic school environment.
This shared experience offers students a genuine Canadian school life, enriched by global perspectives and meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the classroom.
Facts About our Boarding House and Program:
- Sate of the art boarding facility was constructed in 2018
- Activities offered during evenings and weekends
- Capacity of the building holds up to 75 students
- Lake or mountain views in every room
- Private bathrooms and showers in every room
- Safe and secure with digital key fob access and 24/7 dedicated dormitory staff
- Residence is integrated into the life of the school with placement right next to the school building
Experience Boarding Right on Campus
According to the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), boarding students succeed at a significantly higher rate than public schools in colleges and adult life. The study found that boarding student graduates are more likely to earn an advanced degree and achieve faster career advancement. Data from the study also highlighted that 78% of boarding school graduates felt they acquired non-academic skills such as independence, social life, and time management compared to 23% of non-boarding students.
Inside our Boarding House
The boarding house is designed to support students at every stage of their boarding journey, with spaces that balance structure, independence, and community.
• First floor: This level is home to our Grade 12 students, reflecting the increased independence and responsibility that comes with being the oldest in boarding. It also features the cafeteria, where meals are prepared by our dedicated chefs, and shared social spaces including the games room. This is a central gathering place where students come together to play games, enjoy snacks, watch the latest soccer match on the big screen, and spend time with friends.
• Second floor: The second floor is designated for boys rooms, providing a comfortable and structured living space supported by male Residence Life staff who live on the floor, and are actively involved in daily boarding life.
• Third floor: The third floor is designated for girls rooms, offering the same supportive and well supervised environment, with female Residence Life staff living on the floor to provide guidance, care, and support at all times.
• Fab Lab: Located on the third floor, the Fab Lab is a shared, monitored space open to all boarding students at certain times of the day. Supervised by boarding staff, it is a place where students can study, relax, play games, watch movies, and take part in social activities, helping build friendships and a strong sense of community across the residence.
Boarding Rooms
Boarding rooms are bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed to offer both comfort and privacy.
Each dormitory room includes two rooms within; one is a private bathroom with a toilet and sink, and the other room is a dedicated change area and shower room.
The main living space features two large sinks with a mirror, two bunk beds accommodating up to three students, a dedicated air conditioning/heating unit that students can set their own temperatures at, an area for clothes to hang, desks to study at, dressers and a large window that fills the room with natural light.
Depending on the location within the building, rooms overlook either the soccer field and surrounding mountains or the bonfire area with views of the lake, creating a welcoming and comfortable space students can truly call their own.
Down the hallway of each floor, students will have access to cleaning supplies and laundry facilities where they will be taught how to use and do their laundry.
Ready To Learn More or Take the Next Step?
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