Top 5 Reasons You’ll Love Being a Student at UNB Fredericton

1. Residences
While living in one of our fourteen residences,you’ll never be more than a 2-3 minute walk from your classes, labs, athletic facilities, stores, cafés, and more.
Our residences arefun and supportive environments. Each has their own charity events and traditions, such as:
- The Bridges House Polar Dip.
- Aitken House’s annual Club Med party, where residents bring the beach to the house by trucking sand into the basement.
- The Harrison House Pumpkin Sacrifice, the longest-running residence tradition in Canada, where each year, residents drop a giant, 500-pound pumpkin from the top of the residence.

2. Small Class Sizes
Our average class size is only 31. That’s likely the same size as your high school classes. You will learn from professors who will know your name.

3. Support: Academic, Health, Financial & Careers.
We've got you covered.
- Half of our incoming students last year received a scholarship.
- An on-campus health clinic, career and personal counselling, Writing Help Centre, and Math Help Centre and lots more are all available to you free of charge.
- Our academic advisors will help find the right program for you and make sure you're on the right track.

4. First-class Facilities
- A new multi-million dollar fitness and performance facility- one of the finest in Canada.Run on the indoor track, work out in the fitness centre, or join the free Zumba sessions!
- Multiple libraries across campus and nearly every building has computer labs and cafés just for you. Our libraries are ranked #1 by Maclean’s for number of holdings per student.

5. Vibrant city life
The City of Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital, is known for its dynamic music scene, including the renowned Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in September.
Fredericton also offers food options to suit all tastes: everything from fine dining to ethnically-diverse restaurants and pub-style fare!

Find out more about the University of New Brunswick Fredericton here: unb.ca/Fredericton.