Admissions

International Students

On- & Off-Campus Housing

On-Campus Housing

All new international students are required to live in one of CMU's on-campus dormitories or apartments.

There are quite a few options for living on campus. CMU's on-campus housing options include apartments and double- and single-occupancy dorm rooms in three different buildings all close to a full-service dining hall. Learn more about CMU's housing.

If you wish to live at CMU during your studies here, you will need to apply for on-campus housing; your application must be accompanied by two references.

Housing is limited, so please apply early to secure a space. Housing applications for September start are due May 30. Applications for a January start are due November 30. Please note that housing will be assigned after confirmation of study permit has been received.

Housing is not assigned to international students until a student has received a study permit and has paid their advance deposit. On-campus housing is not guaranteed; students may want to explore off-campus options in advance as finding suitable housing can take some time. Contact Gibo Shim, Residence Director, with any questions or for more information.

In order to be eligible for residence on campus at CMU, admitted students must be either 18 years of age or older or turning 18 in their first semester of study. Canadian Immigration requires all international students under the age of majority (18 years of age in Manitoba) to have a custodian. Please consult the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for more information. CMU will not act as a custodian for minor students.

Dorms Closed

CMU is closed over the two-week Christmas break. This means that the dormitories are CLOSED, and there is no food services available during the holiday break.

Students who are living in the dormitories are not allowed to stay on campus during the holiday break. We acknowledge that international students travel a great distance, and are unable to leave Winnipeg for the holiday break.

CMU will work hard to help you find a host, but it is also your responsibility to work with us. CMU cannot guarantee that we can find every student a host. This is why we encourage all our international students to engage in the CMU community, a lot of benefit can come from making genuine connections with Canadian students.

 

Off-Campus Housing

If you want to live off campus, CMU is not responsible for finding you off-campus housing. CMU is located in the south-west quadrant of the city, in the neighbourhood of Tuxedo. When selecting an apartment, you may want to take proximity into consideration. There are a number of online websites you can use to find affordable housing. Here are a few to help you get started in your search:

  1. New Journey Housing
  2. Winnipeg Renters Hotline
  3. Winnipeg RentSpot
  4. Winnipeg Rental Guide
  5. Winnipeg Free Press Classifieds
  6. Kijiji
  7. Zoeken Canada

Things to Consider When Looking for Housing in Winnipeg

  • Bus connections – how much time do you want to spend commuting to school?
  • Proximity to CMU, grocery stores, day care, schools
  • Make sure that you have a good landlord and know your rights as a tenant. Become familiar with the Manitoba Tenancies Branch website.
  • Remember to find out what is included in your rental cost.
    • Are utilities included? If so, which ones? Hydro, water, heat, internet, phone?
    • Is it furnished or unfurnished?
    • What is the damage deposit? Is a down payment required? If so, how much?
    • Are pets allowed? Is there a pet damage deposit?

Neighbourhoods to Consider in Winnipeg

There are lots of housing options in Winnipeg, so the following are just suggestions and not to be limitations for an international student looking for housing.

  • River Heights, St. James, Tuxedo, Charleswood, and Crescentwood are all located fairly close to the CMU campus with good bus connections, but may be a little expensive unless you have roommates.
  • Wolseley, Sargent Park, and West End neighbourhoods (especially those closer to Portage Ave. between Kenaston Blvd. and Home St.) are a little further from campus, but are closer to downtown and have great bus connections to the university. These neighbourhoods typically offer lots of rooms and apartments for rent at reasonable prices.
  • Housing near the University of Manitoba, in Transcona neighbourhood or along North Main or Main St. may be less expensive but can cost you a lot of time commuting to CMU (one to two hours of commuting one way with multiple bus connections).

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