Residence Life

Cleaning Tips

Cleaning is easier to do when you have the right product for the job. When buying cleaning products, be sure to read the labels and use them for their intended purpose.

Cleaning supplies:
•    rags (an old towel from home works great)
•    plastic scrub pads (non-scratch) for counters, bathroom sinks and tubs
•    steel wool soap pads for kitchen sinks, stove tops and drip pans
•    toilet bowl cleaner (strictly for inside of toilet bowls – we provide the brush)
•    all-purpose cleaner for floors, walls, counters, etc.
•    glass cleaner for windows and mirrors

Oven ranges have a self-cleaning feature. Do not use any cleaning product inside the oven. A self-clean cycle runs for approximately three hours. We recommend choosing a time when you will not need your oven for about five hours. Once you select start, the oven door will lock until the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled down. If your oven is very greasy or dirty, it is normal to notice smoke and a burnt smell. Once the oven is cool, wipe out the ash inside the oven. 

To clean the stove top, remove the burners, drip pans and stove rings and use a scouring pad or Comet.

Drains and Toilets

Use your plunger if your drain is plugged. Condoms, all feminine hygiene products, and cleaning and disinfecting wipes are not flushable, dispose of them in the garbage, not the toilet. Do not pour grease down drains. Use an empty can or bowl and throw away when cool.

Laundry

Each Residence area has its own laundry room. Use of the laundry room and machines are at the risk of the resident.

•    Cullen Residence: Cullen Residence Centre
•    30th Avenue Residence: 30th Avenue Residence Building
•    Kodiak House: in the basement

Use your door fob to gain access to your assignes laundry room.

Machines are coin-operated, loonies and quarters are required ($2 per wash, $0.25 per five minutes to dry). Change can be made at the Cullen Residence office during office hours.

If a machine is not working, please report it to the Residence Office. Refunds can be issued.

To maintain the life of our washing machines, please use HE laundry detergents and avoid scented beads. Do not overfill the machines. There is a triple capacity washing machine in the Cullen Residence Centre laundry room for pillows, blankets and larger laundry loads.

Residence Life is not responsible for any damage to personal property or items left unattended.

Vehicle Battery Boost

Booster packs can be borrowed from the Residence Life office.

Parking

Parking passes can be purchased through the Honk Mobile App or Honk Mobile Website. There is no assigned or plug-in parking. Extension cords are not permitted to run from a building to your vehicle for safety reasons.
When parking, do not position your vehicle over the sidewalk.

Garbage, Recycling and Compost

Recycling and composting are available on campus. A City of Lethbridge recycling depot is located north of campus at 2665 28 Ave. S,

Garbage bins are located at convenient locations at all our residence sites. Garbage is to be disposed of immediately, not left by your front door or in stairwells. A fine may be issued if garbage is not disposed of immediately in marked bins.

The Lethbridge Polytechnic Students’ Association containers, located in laundry rooms, are for beverage containers where a deposit has been paid (milk jugs, pop cans, bottles, etc.). Proceeds go towards Residence Life events.

Roommate Relationships and Neighbours

Living with someone you don’t know can be an exciting and somewhat scary experience. To get the most out of your Residence Life experience, it is recommended that you embrace some differences and be willing to compromise to find middle ground. Even in Kodiak
House where you live alone, you will come to know your neighbours and may come across challenges that we can approach in a respectful and understanding way.

One positive about having a roommate is that you have someone close to check in with. Some residents prefer to leave campus for the weekends whereas some cannot easily leave campus, even during holidays. As a roommate, you may start to notice patterns or if something doesn’t seem right. If you haven’t seen your roommate for a length of time that is unusual or you think there may be a reason for concern, contact your RA or the Residence Life office. We may be able to help.

All residents have the right:

• to live in a safe and secure residence environment;
• to be treated with respect and tolerance, and without discrimination;
• to be informed of the expectations and community standards for living in Residence; and
• for their personal and Residence property to be treated with respect and not damaged or left in an untidy condition.

All residents have the responsibility:

• to assist in maintaining a safe and secure residence environment;
• to be respectful, tolerant and non-discriminatory to others;
• to read and know the information, expectations and community standards for living in Residence, as outlined in the Residence Life handbook; and
• to let the Residence Life office know when something is not quite right or suspicious.

Kitchen

Furniture

Bedroom

Bathroom

Appliances

Kitchen

Furniture

Bedroom

Bathroom

Appliances

Kitchen

Furniture

Bedroom

Bathroom

Appliances

Kitchen

Furniture

Bedroom

Bathroom

Appliances

Kitchen

Furniture

Bedroom

Bathroom

Appliances

What to pack?

• Bedding and pillows: TWIN XL
• Desk lamp
• Laundry hamper/bag, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
• Hangers for closet
• Towel(s)
• Personal décor (plants, whiteboard, photos, etc.)
• Personal toiletries and hygiene items
• Personal health items and prescriptions, if applicable
• Tupperware
• Special cooking materials: baking sheets, measuring cups, etc.
• School supplies: notebooks, pens/pencils, etc.
• Technology needs: laptop, phone, chargers, etc.
• Headphones
• Clothing, shoes and accessories (not too much!)
• Fan (especially for September)

Helpful Hint

Lethbridge Polytechnic is located near some of Lethbridge's best shopping. If you do forget something, you can always purchase it here.

Your preference

• Printer (library is 10 cents a page)
• Mini fridge
• Brita and filters
• TV, gaming consoles, board games, books, etc.
• Small furniture (bookshelf or end table)
• Bike, lock, helmet
• Shower caddy

Coordinate with roommate

• Bathrooms: bathmat, hand towels, toilet paper, hand soap, toilet bowl cleaning solution, cleaning spray
• Kitchen: dishrack, kitchen towels, small appliances (kettle, toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, etc.)
• Consumables: garbage bags, compost liner bags, paper towel, sponges/rags, dish soap, cleaning products, etc.
• Vacuum
• Living Room (optional): TV, gaming system, small furniture, décor, etc.

Helpful Hint

Get in touch with your roommate pre-arrival! You can do this using your Lethbridge Polytechnic email account.
You can find your roommate on your MCR account.
If you have questions about your MCR Housing account, contact residence@lethpolytech.ca.

Do NOT pack:

• Nails, pins, screws
• LED light strips (cause significant damage)
• Barbecues or smokers, explosives, candles, incense, etc.
• Binge drinking paraphernalia (beer pong tables, funnels, drinking games, etc.)
• Pets (Fish are okay!)
• Internet router, ethernet cords (Wi-Fi is provided)
• Large bulky furniture
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Microwave: provided!

*Cannabis*

While marijuana is legal in Canada, Lethbridge Polytechnic maintains a cannabis free campus.

- Marijuana must be stored in a scent-proof container.
- Marijuana paraphernalia must be stored in a private place, with limited scent transmission.
- If students wish to smoke marijuana, they are encouraged to do so off campus grounds.

What to pack?

• Bedding and pillows: (Queen if B-Bedroom)
• Desk lamp
• Laundry hamper/bag, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
• Hangers for closet
• Towel(s)
• Personal décor (plants, whiteboard, photos, etc.)
• Personal toiletries and hygiene items
• Personal health items and prescriptions, if applicable
• Tupperware
• Special cooking materials: baking sheets, measuring cups, etc.
• School supplies: notebooks, pens/pencils, etc.
• Technology needs: laptop, phone, chargers, etc.
• Headphones
• Clothing, shoes and accessories (not too much!)
• Fan (especially for September)

Helpful Hint

Lethbridge Polytechnic is located near some of Lethbridge's best shopping. If you do forget something, you can always purchase it here.

Your preference

• Printer (library is 10 cents a page)
• Mini fridge
• Brita and filters
• TV, gaming consoles, board games, books, etc.
• Small furniture (bookshelf or end table)
• Bike, lock, helmet
• Shower caddy

Coordinate with roommate

• Bathrooms: bathmat, hand towels, toilet paper, hand soap, toilet bowl cleaning solution, cleaning spray
• Kitchen: dishrack, kitchen towels, small appliances (kettle, toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, etc.)
• Consumables: garbage bags, compost liner bags, paper towel, sponges/rags, dish soap, cleaning products, etc.
• Vacuum
• Living Room (optional): TV, gaming system, small furniture, décor, etc.

Helpful Hint

Get in touch with your roommate pre-arrival! You can do this using your Lethbridge Polytechnic email account.
You can find your roommate on your MCR account.
If you have questions about your MCR Housing account, contact residence@lethpolytech.ca.

Do NOT pack:

• Nails, pins, screws
• LED light strips (cause significant damage)
• Barbecues or smokers, explosives, candles, incense, etc.
• Binge drinking paraphernalia (beer pong tables, funnels, drinking games, etc.)
• Pets (Fish are okay!)
• Internet router, ethernet cords (Wi-Fi is provided)
• Large bulky furniture
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Microwave: provided!

*Cannabis*

While marijuana is legal in Canada, Lethbridge Polytechnic maintains a cannabis free campus.

- Marijuana must be stored in a scent-proof container.
- Marijuana paraphernalia must be stored in a private place, with limited scent transmission.
- If students wish to smoke marijuana, they are encouraged to do so off campus grounds.

What to pack?

• Bedding and pillows: TWIN XL
• Desk lamp
• Laundry hamper/bag, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
• Hangers for closet
• Towel(s)
• Personal décor (plants, whiteboard, photos, etc.)
• Personal toiletries and hygiene items
• Personal health items and prescriptions, if applicable
• Tupperware
• Special cooking materials: baking sheets, measuring cups, etc.
• School supplies: notebooks, pens/pencils, etc.
• Technology needs: laptop, phone, chargers, etc.
• Headphones
• Clothing, shoes and accessories (not too much!)
• Fan (especially for September)

Helpful Hint

Lethbridge Polytechnic is located near some of Lethbridge's best shopping. If you do forget something, you can always purchase it here.

Your preference

• Printer (library is 10 cents a page)
• Mini fridge
• Brita and filters
• TV, gaming consoles, board games, books, etc.
• Small furniture (bookshelf or end table)
• Bike, lock, helmet
• Shower caddy
• Mattress topper/foamie

Coordinate with roommate

• Bathrooms: bathmat, hand towels, toilet paper, hand soap, toilet bowl cleaning solution, cleaning spray
• Kitchen: dishrack, kitchen towels, small appliances (kettle, toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, etc.)
• Consumables: garbage bags, compost liner bags, paper towel, sponges/rags, dish soap, cleaning products, etc.
• Vacuum
• Living Room (optional): TV, gaming system, small furniture, décor, etc.

Helpful Hint

Get in touch with your roommate pre-arrival! You can do this using your Lethbridge Polytechnic email account.
You can find your roommate on your MCR account.
If you have questions about your MCR Housing account, contact residence@lethpolytech.ca.

Do NOT pack:

• Nails, pins, screws
• LED light strips (cause significant damage)
• Barbecues or smokers, explosives, candles, incense, etc.
• Binge drinking paraphernalia (beer pong tables, funnels, drinking games, etc.)
• Pets (Fish are okay!)
• Internet router, ethernet cords (Wi-Fi is provided)
• Large bulky furniture
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Microwave: provided!

*Cannabis*

While marijuana is legal in Canada, Lethbridge Polytechnic maintains a cannabis free campus.

- Marijuana must be stored in a scent-proof container.
- Marijuana paraphernalia must be stored in a private place, with limited scent transmission.
- If students wish to smoke marijuana, they are encouraged to do so off campus grounds.

What to pack?

• Bedding and pillows
  Regular room: Queen | Barrier-free room: Twin-XL
• Desk lamp
• Laundry hamper/bag, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
• Hangers for closet
• Personal décor (plants, whiteboard, photos, etc.)
• Fan (especially for September)
• School supplies: notebooks, pens/pencils, etc.
• Technology needs: laptop, phone, chargers, etc.
• Headphones
• Clothing, shoes and accessories (not too much!)
• Small vacuum
• Personal health items and prescriptions, if applicable
• Washroom
  • Towel(s)
  • Bathmat
  • Hand towels
  • Personal toiletries and hygiene items
  • Consumables: toilet paper, hand soap, cleaning solutions.
• Kitchen
  • Small appliances for cooking (your preference): Electric hotplate, toaster, kettle, coffeemaker, toaster oven, air fryer, rice cooker, etc.
  • Food storage containers
  • Special cooking materials: baking sheets, measuring cups, etc.
  • Dishrack, tea towels
  • Consumables: dish soap, garbage bags, compost liner bags, cleaning spray, paper towel, sponges, etc.

Helpful Hint

Lethbridge Polytechnic is located near some of Lethbridge's best shopping. If you do forget something, you can always purchase it here.

Your preference

• Printer (library is 10 cents a page)
• Brita and filters
• TV, gaming consoles, board games, books, etc.
• Small furniture (bookshelf or end table)
• Bike, lock, helmet
• Shower caddy

What's cooking in Kodiak?

• House units are provided with a kitchenette , which includes a microwave, fridge/freezer combo.
• There are basic cooking utensils (cups, plates, utensils), but prepare to bring or purchase specific items you enjoy cooking with.

Do NOT pack:

• Nails, pins, screws
• LED light strips (cause significant damage)
• Barbecues or smokers, explosives, candles, incense, etc.
• Binge drinking paraphernalia (beer pong tables, funnels, drinking games, etc.)
• Pets (Fish are okay!)
• Internet router, ethernet cords (Wi-Fi is provided)
• Large bulky furniture
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Microwave: provided!

*Cannabis*

While marijuana is legal in Canada, Lethbridge Polytechnic maintains a cannabis free campus.

- Marijuana must be stored in a scent-proof container.
- Marijuana paraphernalia must be stored in a private place, with limited scent transmission.
- If students wish to smoke marijuana, they are encouraged to do so off campus grounds.

For contracts starting in the Fall term, a $550 cancellation penalty is applied after June 15th and $1,100 cancellation penalty is charged after July 15th.

For winter-only applications, you can cancel your residence application prior to Nov. 1 without penalty. A $550 cancellation penalty is applied after Nov. 1 and $1,100 cancellation penalty is applied after Dec 15th.

Once you have a room assignment, you have entered into an agreement with Lethbridge Polytechnic. If your contract is canceled for any reason, a penalty of $1,100 is applied to your account

Meal plans are not offered.  

All residence units are equipped with full kitchens with the exception of Kodiak House. Kodiak House units are equipped with partial kitchens (fridge and microwave – you may also bring small appliances). 

Your name, your unit #, 3010 College Dr. S Lethbridge, AB T1K 8A2 

All packages come to our office first. Once we receive your packages you will receive an email notification.

Parking pass can be purchased at Bookstore.

Kodiak House: Kodiak basement
30th Ave-30th Residence Hall
Cullen-Cullen Residence Activity Centre

Tenant Insurance is to protect yourself and Lethbridge Polytechnic in the event of loss or damage to your personal property while living in residence If your actions cause the damage of Lethbridge Polytechnic property or other residents’ personal property.  

All Lethbridge Polytechnic residents are automatically enrolled in a tenant's insurance program. For an annual premium of $85, students will receive the following coverage while they are living in residence:

• $10,000 Contents Coverage with $500 deductible
• $1,000.000 Personal Liability Coverage
• $2,500 Additional Living Expense 

Coverage begins as early as Aug. 15 and expires after 1 year. Refunds or proration will not be issued. If you have other comparable insurance in place, you can opt out by the Sept. 15th deadline. 

Resident assistants (RAs) are students who have assigned blocks in residence. They assist with events and room inspections and can answer any questions you have about residence, school and life. Whenever the Residence Life office is closed, you can reach an RA on duty at 403-360-9703.

Lethbridge Polytechnic has established the Care Team to offer support to our community and to assist in addressing situations in which students are displaying behaviours that are concerning. The focus of the Care Team is care and concern and follow up for Lethbridge Polytechnic students who may be in distress.

Visit the Care Team page to learn about what to refer and resources available.