Residence and student housing at Georgian – your home away from home
Feb. 15, 2023
Need a place to live during your studies?
Stay close to your classes and on-campus activities with comfortable residences in Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound, or find your own place with off-campus housing.
On-campus residences
The benefits:
- residence suites offer privacy, safety and comfort
- take part in residence life programs while making new lifelong friendships, just steps away from your classes
Wing Yi Chan, a Social Service Worker student at the Orillia Campus, says living on campus gave her the chance – and time – to meet new people.
I save a lot of time by living in an on-campus residence. It’s a three-minute walk to campus, which is very convenient, and makes it easier to attend GCSA (Georgian College Students’ Association) events.
Barrie Residence
Barrie Residence suites are fully furnished and offer laundry facilities, common kitchen, and more!
- take a self-guided virtual tour of a suite and common lounge area
- schedule a virtual meeting and have your questions answered
Orillia Residence
Orillia Residence suites are equipped with laundry facilities, common kitchen, living area, and more!
- take a self-guided virtual tour of a suite and common lounge area
- schedule a virtual meeting and have your questions answered
Owen Sound Residence
Owen Sound Residence houses students in townhouse-style buildings with private bedrooms.
- take a self-guided virtual tour of a suite and common lounge area
Off-campus housing
Interested in off-campus housing? There are lots of options, including apartment buildings, room and board, and houses to rent or share.
Rachel Leroux, a Georgian grad, says living at home with her family was the perfect balance for her.
Living off-campus in my own home allowed me to juggle family life, school work, a part-time job, and other commitments. Learning partly online from the comfort of my own home also provided a better work-life-school balance.
Mohit Kumar, a Computer Programming student at the Barrie Campus says that living off-campus with friends is a great experience.
It allows me to be more independent and experience city life and explore local shops and restaurants on my own time.
Sample off-campus housing options:
- room rentals
- apartment rentals
- house rentals
- basement apartment or room rentals
International student housing
There are many housing options for international students coming to Canada to study at Georgian, including Homestay. For more information on housing and international student services, please review our international student housing resources.
About homestay:
- international students may want to consider living with a Homestay family
- typically includes private bedroom, food for three meals a day, and internet access
- it’s a great way to immerse yourself in Canadian culture and experience Canadian life in a family setting
- plus, practise your English and improve your language skills