Peace of Mind Starts Here.
Purpose-built student housing designed to support academic success, personal growth, and financial clarity — so you can worry less and watch them thrive.
Where Your Student Lives Shapes How They Perform
Research often finds that housing context is linked to academic engagement, persistence, and wellbeing — alongside other factors like program fit and support networks — not convenience alone.
Purpose-built student housing connects students with peers, keeps them close to campus, and provides support systems that scattered off-campus rentals simply can’t offer.
- Shorter commutes are often linked to lower stress and better class attendance
- Peer community can support motivation and accountability
- Purpose-built communities typically offer study rooms, fitness, and social areas
What the Research Shows
Multi-institution higher-education studies have linked purpose-built student housing (PBSA) to academic and persistence outcomes in the aggregate — not for every student in every setting.
Charts and callouts below use illustrative figures synthesized from multiple published studies (various countries, cohorts, and methods). They are not Canadian Student Living survey data, not a single dataset, and not a forecast for any one student.
Academic Performance by Living Situation
Average GPA comparison — purpose-built housing vs. general off-campus rental
Year-Over-Year Retention Rates
Percentage of students who returned for the following academic year
Outcomes vary by individual. Chart values are illustrative composites for communication only, not statistically reproduced here from one paper. PBSA = Purpose-Built Student Accommodation.
Income Without Academic Trade-Offs
Many students need part-time work. On-site employment within student housing removes the common pitfalls of off-campus jobs — long commutes, late hours, and schedule conflicts with class time.
For families, this means:
- Less time lost to commuting to and from a job
- A safer, professionally managed work environment
- Real work experience with accountability built in
- Lower financial pressure throughout the school year
What Parents Care About Most
Every community is designed with family trust in mind — from safety to transparency to predictable costs.
Secure Access & On-Site Teams
Keycard-secured entry, on-site management, and defined operational standards mean your student is supported and you know who is responsible.
Predictable Costs. No Surprises.
Furnishings, high-speed internet, utilities, and building amenities are all included in a single monthly rate — simplifying budgeting for the whole family.
Near campus
Communities are placed to keep students close to school — many within walking distance; others a short drive or transit ride. Check each property page for exact times and maps.
See the Space Before Move-In
Photo galleries and floor plans let families explore suites, study areas, and common spaces together before any decisions are made.
Dedicated Study Spaces
Every community includes quiet study rooms and high-speed WiFi, designed to support focused academic work right where students live.
Professional Management
Canadian Student Living (CSL) is a Forum Asset Management brand. Forum is a Canadian real estate company with a long track record of operating student communities at the highest standard.
Explore Any Community Before Committing
Photo galleries and floor plans are available on every community page. Walk through the suites, study rooms, fitness centres, and common areas — together as a family — before making any decisions.
- Photo galleries on each community page
- Floor plans on community pages where offered
- Contact the team with any questions before applying
Ready to Find the Right Fit?
Browse our communities across Canada or reach out — we’re happy to answer any questions from parents and families directly.