Your Residence Contract is the agreement you sign with Student Housing and Community Services when accepting your room in residence. Contracts contain important information about the rights and responsibilities of those living in the residence community. For students moving into Orchard Commons, Place Vanier or Totem Park, your contract also contains information about the required […]

Refer to the details below for information about residence cancellation fees and possible fee exemptions.    Please see the refunds page for more information about refund options and processing times. All cancellations must be completed through the Online Service Centre. On this page Cancelling before your move-in date Cancelling after your move-in date Supporting documents for […]

Residence assignments are based on a number of factors, including the application date, your age, gender identification, and the vacancy type. Winter Session Residence First year applicants could receive an offer to live at one of our traditional first year residences (Orchard Commons, Totem Park or Place Vanier) or a room in a suite-style residence […]

Eligibility to live in residence is generally based on two criteria: academic credit load age requirements Note: meeting all eligibility requirements does not guarantee a residence offer. Academic Credit Load Requirements Undergraduate students: must be and remain registered in a degree-granting program during Winter Session (September–April) with a minimum of 9 credits of UBC undergraduate […]

Living on campus means there’s always something to do, opportunities to make friends, and ways to give back to the community that will help you build valuable skills for your future. Residence Life staff are among the best-connected people at the university. They’re committed to enhancing the student experience for all residents. Residence Advisors spend […]

Mutual consideration and agreed upon standards of living are essential to residence life. The well being of the residence community rests on balancing the needs of individual students and the needs of the larger residence population. UBC is committed to providing a residence environment that is: Safe and secure. Supports academic pursuits. Supports personal growth. […]