Live in residence at UBC Vancouver
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Residences and rooms
From eight month residences for first year students to year round residences for upper year and graduate students, plus student family accommodation, we’ve got it all.
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Future Student Information
Planning to live at UBC?
Information for future first year students about how to apply, what it costs, important dates, eligibility, our first year guarantee, and meal plans and campus dining.
“It’s the sense of community that makes residence life so unique.”
– Totem Park resident
“Living on campus has been an amazing experience, allowing me to be independent and to learn and grow as an individual.”
– Ponderosa Commons resident
Returning students
Year Round Residence is the place for returning students. Discover the benefits and find out how and when to apply.
Graduate students
Find out everything you need to know about where graduate students live, how to apply and more.
Gender diverse students
Our guide for trans, non-binary and other gender diverse students living in residence.
Parents, guardians and families
Information and resources for parents, guardians and families of students living in residence.
Received an offer?
New Resident Guides
Everything you need to know and more
Received a housing offer? Check out your guide to residence.