Orchard Commons Fees

Living and dining in residence is an important part of the first year experience. Residence fees for Orchard Commons include a required meal plan, internet (ResNet) and utilities. Early Arrival and Extension Fees and Parking fees are not included.

All rates are in Canadian currency. For more information on payment and refunds, see Fees & Payments and Cancellations & Refunds.

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What does it cost?

All fees listed below are per person.
Room Meal Plan Total
Winter Session Contract—September 2, 2023 to April 28, 2024
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $7,062.00 $6,949.50 $14,011.50
Connected Single $8,309.00 $6,949.50 $15,258.50
Single Room – Private Bathroom $8,921.00 $6,949.50 $15,870.50
One Bedroom Apartment* $11,471.00 — $11,471.50
Term 1 Only—September 2, 2023 to December 23, 2023
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,531.00 $3,555.50 $7,086.50
Connected Single $4,154.50 $3,555.50 $7,710.00
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,460.50 $3,555.50 $8,016.00
One Bedroom Apartment* $5,735.50 — $5,735.50
Term 2 Only—January 7, 2024 to April 28, 2024
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,531.00 $3,444.00 $6,975.00
Connected Single $4,154.50 $3,444.00 $7,598.50
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,460.50 $3,444.00 $7,904.50
One Bedroom Apartment* $5,735.50 — $5,735.50

All residence fees are subject to approval by UBC’s Board of Governors

Rates in Canadian currency.

*One bedroom apartments are only available for new to UBC graduate students.

What’s included in the Residence Meal Plan?

Winter Session Contract—$6,949.50
  • All Access Dining Plan at three dining halls: $6,398.06
  • Flex Dollars: $551.44
Term 1 only—$3,555.50
  • All Access Dining Plan at three dining halls: $3,277.34
  • Flex Dollars: $278.16
Term 2 only—$3,444.00
  • All Access Dining Plan at three dining halls: $3,170.72
  • Flex Dollars: $273.28

Learn more about the Residence Meal Plan.

When do I pay?

For more information about fees, payments and payment methods, visit Fees & Payments.

All fees listed below are per person.
Acceptance Sept. 22 Jan. 12
Winter Session Contract—September 2, 2023 to April 28, 2024
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $1,941.75 $6,025.52 $6,044.23
Connected Single $1,941.75 $6,813.37 $6,503.38
Single Room – Private Bathroom $1,941.75 $7,200.03 $6,728.72
One Bedroom Apartment* $1,600.00 $5,647.37 $4,223.63
Term 1 Only—September 2, 2023 to December 23, 2023
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $1,941.75 $5,144.75 —
Connected Single $1,941.75 $5,768.25 —
Single Room – Private Bathroom $1,941.75 $6,074.25 —
One Bedroom Apartment* $1,600.00 $4,135.50 —
Term 2 Only—January 7, 2024 to April 28, 2024
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $6,975.00 — —
Connected Single $7,598.50 — —
Single Room – Private Bathroom $7,904.50 — —
One Bedroom Apartment* $5,735.50 — —

All residence fees are subject to approval by UBC’s Board of Governors

Rates in Canadian currency.

*One bedroom apartments are only available for new to UBC graduate students.