The Really BIG Deal

To opt into the Really BIG Deal, students need to be eligible to live in campus housing and studying at the U of R.

Once you fill out the housing application, and the Really BIG deal opt in form, a representative from Housing Services will assist you with ensuring you meet all of the application eligibility to take advantage of this savings offer."

To opt into the Really BIG deal, you must first apply and be accepted to University Housing, then opt into the housing and tuition savings offer. Students in any year of study can apply and you can submit both your housing and your opt in form at the same time.

How to Apply

Applying is easy:

1. Apply to live in U of R housing
2. Make sure to click 'I am interested in the Really Big Deal' on your application

Once you apply, and have been approved to live in U of R Housing, you will be contacted directly by Housing Services in two business days regarding your application, eligibility, and opt-in requirements to take advantage of the Really BIG Deal savings offer.

• Potential savings will vary, depending on your selected housing option, program, and year of study that you opt in at.
• Potential savings range from $5,000 to $18,000 for a domestic student over a four-year period.
• For international students, potential savings can range from $7,500 to $21,000 over a four-year period.

• Tuition and fees will be assessed and applied to your student account. After the last date to drop a class without a refund, a “package credit” will be calculated and applied to your student account to offset any increases in tuition and fees.
• For the Fall term, this “package credit” will be applied to your student account by the end of October. For the Winter term, by the end of February, and for the Spring/Summer term, the credit will be applied by the end of September.

• The Really BIG Deal includes housing that is available on the University of Regina’s main campus (excluding Luther College). The room types available within University of Regina Housing Services include the 4-bedroom apartment, the private dorm, and the shared dorm.

Virtual tour of housing options

• If you transfer faculties, or change to a degree program that is a different tuition rate, your account will be adjusted to the new tuition rate but locked in at the rate of the year in which you joined the savings program.

• This program is the same for all students, regardless of their home faculty, college, or campus. Students from Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College are encourage to opt in for the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer at any time during their studies.

• Transfer students can take part in this program. The earlier you transfer to the University of Regina and take advantage of the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer – the more savings you will experience.

• Please contact U of R Housing Services to find out details on how to opt into the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer.

• Yes, to opt in to the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer, you must first apply for and be accepted to University housing, but students in any year of study can apply.
• Eligible tuition and fees will be locked in at the rate in effect when you opt in to the program.
• The earlier you opt in to the program the greater savings you will experience.

• The U of R Priority program is for first year students applying to live in University Housing. All first year students living in University Housing will be able to participate and benefit from the programming. Students opting in to the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer can still belong to UR Priority.

• Spring/Summer - April 1
• Fall - August 1
• Winter - December 1

• There is no deadline to opt out, however students are only able to opt out once per term.

• You must remain living in University Housing to be eligible for the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer.
• If you leave University Housing by choice, or if you leave due to non-compliance with your Housing Contract (please refer to your Housing Handbook for details), your Housing & Tuition Savings Offer contract is cancelled and you are no longer eligible for the discounted/locked-in housing prices or the locked-in tuition and fees.
• All fees will be assessed at the current rates – at this point forward. You do not have to repay any “package credits” applied in previous terms.

•  Full-time student status is expected. This Housing & Tuition Savings Offer is available to anyone while living in University Housing. If you qualify to live in housing, then you qualify for the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer.

• No, you must be registered in courses and accepted to University Housing to be eligible for the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer. The University of Regina may approve exceptions – please speak to Housing Services directly for assistance.

• If you are taking a gap year between completing grade 12 and starting your first-year at the U of R or any of the federated colleges, you would opt in to the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer when you begin your first year of study.

• Breaks in housing will be allowed for co-op work placements, exchange programs, internships, practicums, and any other approved University leave.

• No, your housing fees and your academic tuition and fees will remain due and payable at the beginning of each month for each academic term.

• Unlike many educational institutions, please feel free to use your credit card without an additional charge. For all the ways students can pay for tuition, check out our payment methods for student fees.

• There are separate contracts for the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer. Please review each contract carefully before signing to ensure you understand your responsibilities and the consequences of cancelling the contract.

• You do not have to live on campus during the Spring/Summer term unless you are taking classes during this term. You may also be absent during approved leaves.

• This will not affect your eligibility for student loans or loan payment procedures.

• Yes! International students who opt in to the Housing & Tuition Savings Offer can know with certainty what their total education costs will be for four years.
• You will no longer need to plan for tuition increases during their degree program as long as they remain part of the Savings Program.

• There are three discounted room types available (based on availability):
  • 4 bedroom apartments;
  • Dorm rooms;
  • Dorm rooms with shared bathroom.