Solin Hall - Exchange Students
Apartment-Style Living
Solin Hall is ideal for exchange students who want independent living while still enjoying the community support of a McGill residence. Located in the heart of Montréal, it offers easy access to the Atwater Market as well as the Lachine Canal’s scenic paths for walking, cycling, and relaxing.
Students get a true Montréal neighborhood experience while remaining closely connected to McGill—just a quick four-stop metro ride from campus with a monthly transit pass.
This mix of independence, convenience, and university-managed support makes Solin Hall a great choice for exchange students.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please contact housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca. Assignments will be done on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee any location or room type.
Visit our housing fees page for more information on rates and housing options available.
Investing in Spaces That Help Students Thrive
We are committed to continually enhancing the environments where students live, learn, and connect. Each year, we invest in thoughtful upgrades that support your well-being, foster community, and elevate the overall living experience.
After five years of steady progress, the complete renovation of Solin Hall was proudly finalized in 2025. This ambitious, building-wide upgrade focused on enhancing every aspect of student living-and the results are now visible in every corner of the space.
Apartments
- Brand new flooring
- Freshly repainted walls
- Updated curtains
- New furniture
The improvements extend beyond individual apartments: corridors and public spaces also received new flooring and a fresh coat of paint, contributing to a cohesive look throughout the building.
Rent
Lease Duration:
Fall: 4 months August 23, 2025 -December 23, 2025 or 8.42 months August 23, 2024 -May 3, 2025
Winter Term: 4 months January 4, 2026 - May 3, 2026
| Fees include: |
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| No-charge laundry facilities |
| Electricity |
| Hot water |
| Heating |
| Internet |
oneCard
Exchange students are assigned mandatory oneCard Flex dollars of $300 per semester that can be used at over 20 on-campus dining locations and the McGill Campus Store. oneCard flex dollars expire at the end of December for the fall semester and at the end of April for the winter semester, so make sure to use all the funds before that date as any unused balance is non-refundable.
Amenities
- Newly renovated apartment style housing with kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom. Apartments have spacious interiors, high ceilings and oversized windows that flood with plenty of natural light.
- There is a total of 105 apartments housing 285 students in 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartments.
- Apartments are furnished with Twin size bed and mattress (some may be loft beds), desk, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery. Kitchens and living areas have a refrigerator, stove, dining table and chairs, sofa, lamp, and drapery.
- The building has a computer lab, TV lounge, study room, quiet room and a games room (pool table, piano and arcade games).
- Front desk Monday - Friday 9h00 to 17h00 and roving security agents. Locked entrance with intercom.
- Although Solin Hall allows students to shop and cook for themselves, students assigned to Solin Hall will automatically have the oneCard account on their McGill ID.
- On-site laundry facilities included in the rent. The use of washers and dryers in the residence buildings are available 24/7 at no additional charge.
- On-site maintenance staff, underground parking available (extra fee). *There is no extra storage space beyond what is available in your room.
