GEM Residence

• 8 person suites (4 bedrooms)
• Fully furnished bedrooms (2 beds, 2 desks and chairs, 2 closets)
• Two shared bathrooms (with shower and toilet) in each suite
• Shared kitchenette (fridge, kitchen table with 8 chairs, microwave, cabinet and sink with counter space, thermostat)
• All-Inclusive Utilities (wifi, heat, A/C, water, electricity)
• One telephone (per Suite) with free local calls
• Building Amenities
  • Common dining space (no paid food services available)
  • Laundry room on-site (pay per use)
  • Common kitchen with cooking appliances
  • On-site Virtual Health Clinic 

All cooking devices must have an automatic shutoff, be approved by CSA, and must not have an open-element (for example stove, hot plates, deep fryer and indoor grills are not permitted). All appliances will be checked for approval by a Residence staff member. Toaster ovens, slow cookers, rice cookers, and toasters are great examples of what you can bring. If you have any questions as to what is safe and approved, just ask!

Information on arrival and settlement services can be found at: www.stclaircollege.ca/international/arrival-information

All students in bundled programs as listed above who upload a valid visa document and are marked as "Pre-Registered" in OCAS will be automatically confirmed for accommodations at GEM residence. 

You will receive communication from St. Clair College and GEM Residence closer to the start of your semester.

Students are responsible for keeping their own rooms clean, including bathrooms and kitchen area. Housekeeping staff clean the lounges and common areas in the building. Maintenance staff will enter the suites twice per month  to clean common areas such as the kitchen, washroom and dining area.

GEM Residence is staffed 24/7, and the building is equipped with video surveillance, including all stairwells, hallways, lobby areas and entrances. The residence staff, with the assistance of campus security, is committed to providing students with a sense of safety and security while living in residence. Students can also help maintain this atmosphere by reporting any unusual circumstances within the residence to a Residence Staff member. Students should be ready to show ID at the request of residence staff members. Tampering with surveillance equipment will not be tolerated and appropriate disciplinary action may result.

Entry without notice may take place where the health and safety of a student, guest or staff is concerned. Otherwise, we will attempt to provide 24 hours' notice before entering the suite.

The front desk will accept mail and courier packages. Please be sure to have the student's legal name on the mail/package or it will be returned to the sender. You will not need to indicate room numbers.

Please have mail addressed in the following manner to ensure prompt delivery.

GEM Residence
3900 Geraedts Drive, N9G 0E2 Windsor, Ontario.

Yes, you can order online groceries or food.

No, parking is not included in fees. Please contact St. Clair College Parking Department for information on purchasing a parking pass. Parking spaces will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Maintenance staff will come to your room and fix the problem as soon as possible. All requests are prioritized, and you will receive a notification upon completion of your request.

We have friendly faces behind the front desk who can answer your questions about the residence. The front desk is maintained by experienced staff, twenty-four (hours a day and seven days a week.

You can also share your concern with Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) or Front Desk Coordinator, they are available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

The coordinator will make changes in room assignments whenever they believe changes are necessary and available.

GEM Residence guest policies will be explained in the orientation. Guest policies are subject to change at any time in the interest of student safety.

Generally, move-in dates are the weekend prior to the first day of school (2-3 days before).

Please ensure you bring 2 passport-size photographs and Letter of Acceptance from the College immediately upon arrival.

This information will be given to you upon your arrival.

The Residence front desk is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We are available for questions, comments and/or concerns at any time you have some.

GEM Residence does not offer meal plan options.