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What it's like to live in residence
Make Vancouver your home away from home. From a plethora of wonderful room options to convenient public transportation to flexible meal plans, there’s many reasons to consider living on campus.
Campus
Our flagship Vancouver campus sits at the western tip of Point Grey, a little over 10 km from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Enjoy the breathtaking nature right at your doorstep and the comforts of the nearby Kitsilano community. Or, hop on the 44 bus to experience all that downtown Vancouver has to offer.
Residences
As a first-year student, you will live in a shared room, a single room, a single connected room, or a shared suite. Various villages throughout campus exist for first-years, including . Shared suite style units are available for first-year students in and .
Meal plans
With your , enjoy a wide variety of options around campus. Our three dining rooms serve fair-trade coffee, fresh fruit and vegetables from the Â鶹µ¼º½Farm, and free-range meat and eggs. The meal plan is mandatory for Totem, Vanier, and Orchard students, however residents in and are given the option to opt-in to a meal plan, as they have a kitchen in their units.
Around campus you’ll and a growing number of food trucks, offering sushi, falafel, pub food, pizza, and much more.
Fun and support
Living on campus offers you a safe, supportive environment so you can pursue your academic goals and enjoy your time with your new friends. Residence Advisors – current Â鶹µ¼º½students – offer guidance for health and wellness programs, and plan fun activities for you to .
What to expect
Guaranteeing your spot
Your place in residence is only guaranteed if:
- you are a first-year student who will graduate from high school in the current academic year;
- you submit your residence application for Winter Session housing by the May 1 deadline; and
- you accept UBC’s offer of admission by the date indicated in your letter of admission (but no later than June 1).
Learn how to secure a spot in residence.
Receiving your residence offer
Your residence offer is different from your offer of admission to UBC. Residence offers are sent by email between June and August, so keep an eye on your inbox. You will have a limited time – usually just one week – to accept and pay the deposit. Next, you’ll receive your residence room assignment by email in mid-August.
Costs
, find the perfect type of room and meal plan for you. We spread your payments out over the course of the eight-month academic year, making it easy to plan your monthly expenses.
How to secure a spot in residence
So you’ve decided you’d like to live on campus. What comes next?
Explore Â鶹µ¼º½Vancouver
Living off campus
If you choose to live off campus, you’ll be able to pick between a variety of different neighbourhoods, each with their own personalities and charm. Â鶹µ¼º½is served by 13 bus routes with connections to destinations throughout Metro Vancouver. As a full-time student, you’ll receive a TransLink that provides unlimited travel on bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus, so you can get to your classes and around the city.
How to find off-campus housing
Check out the , or drop into the AMS Nest and International House to check notice boards to find other students looking for roommates. If you have time to walk around local neighbourhoods, there are often vacancy signs posted on rental properties and houses close to campus.
On-campus spaces for commuter students
If you’re planning to commute to campus, you’re in good company – over 75% of our Vancouver students bike, drive, or take transit to our campus for class. spaces exist as your home base here on campus. Heat up your lunch, relax between classes, or talk to one of our friendly advisors.