Friel

Friel

Friel is a suite and studio style residence with 380 beds. Find out more about this residence and what it's like to live here. If you're a current resident, you'll also find information about amenities and services offered in your residence.

✅  Variety of studios and 1- or 2-bedroom suites with single, double, or quadruple occupancy 

✅  Shared in-unit bathroom

✅  In-unit kitchenette (except on the 3rd floor) and community kitchen

✅  Dining table and two chairs

✅  Shared common spaces

✅  Bed size: single bed (bedding not included)

❌  Nightstand

✅  Desk

✅  Chair

✅ Dresser

❌ Armoire with drawers

❌  TV in bedroom

✅  TV in common room

✅  Space for a mini-fridge

✅  Kitchen appliances (sink, microwave, mini fridge) in all units except on the 3rd floor

✅  In-unit temp control

inside view of room in Friel

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Friel inside

Residence type

❌  Traditional

❌  Traditional Plus

✅  Suites and studios

❌  Apartments

calendar

Length of agreement

✅  8 months (September to April)

❌ 12 months (September to August)

8-month agreement
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Fees

2025-2026

Room typeTotal cost per person
Suite with two double occupancy bedrooms$9,233
Double occupancy suite$10,543
Suite with two single occupancy bedrooms$12,097
Suite with one single occupancy bedroom$13,000
Double occupancy studio$10,450
Single occupancy studio$12,658
Double occupancy studio without kitchenette$9,942
Single occupancy studio without kitchenette$11,671
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Connect with your peers and develop your community

A sense of belonging is an important part of the student experience. No matter what you're studying, participating in a Living Learning or Themed Community offers opportunities for connection and community development — beyond the classroom!
Find out more about our Living Learning and Themed communities.
Friel kitchen and dining space

Kitchen

Kitchenette equipped with a sink, a mini-fridge and a microwave oven, shared with roommates (where applicable)

Large kitchen on the ground floor equipped with full-size range and microwave ovens

Community kitchen on the third floor

Find out more about our kitchen and housekeeping policies.
laundry room

Laundry

There is a laundry room on every floor, and it's free.

Bring:

  • Detergent
  • Dryer sheets

Detailed instructions on how to do your laundry are found in each laundry room. Just follow the five easy steps.

garbage and recycling bin with multiple compartments

Garbage, recycling and compost

Make a difference and learn how to recycle right in residence.

Garbage, recycling, and compost bins are located on the 3rd floor (room 336) and on the 8th floor beside stairwell C. 

If you have questions, your floor is missing a recycling bin or you'd like to request a compost bin, email [email protected].

Learn how to recycle right in residence.
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Housing Portal

You can use the Housing Portal to complete tasks such as requesting a room change or swap, terminating your residence agreement or updating your emergency contact information.
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Contact us

Services for residents

90 University Private, room 143
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 1H3

613-562-5885
1-888-564-4545 (Canada/United States)

[email protected]

Off-campus housing 

Off campus housing services include: resources for finding housing in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, and posting and managing ads for subletting and takeovers.

90 University Private, room 145
Ottawa, ON  K1N 1H3
613-562-5621

[email protected]
[email protected]

To book an in-person appointment with an off-campus housing expert , save time and join the virtual line using the QLess link virtual line system. You will receive a notification when it's your time to be served.