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, 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?

Due to COVID-19, residence fees will remain at 2019-20 rates until further notice. The amounts below are consistent with 2019-20 rates and are what will be charged to your account. Questions? Email information@housing.ubc.ca.

All fees listed below are per person.
Room Meal Plan Total
Winter Session Contract—September 4, 2021 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $6,561.00 $5,579.72 $12,140.72
Connected Single $7,719.00 $5,579.72 $13,298.72
Single Room – Private Bathroom $8,288.00 $5,579.72 $13,867.72
One Bedroom Apartment $8,719.00 $5,579.72 $14,298.72
Term 1 Only—September 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,280.50 $2,851.80 $6,132.30
Connected Single $3,859.50 $2,851.80 $6,711.30
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,144.00 $2,851.80 $6,995.80
One Bedroom Apartment $4,359.50 $2,851.80 $7,211.30
Term 2 Only—January 9, 2022 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,280.50 $2,777.92 $6,058.42
Connected Single $3,859.50 $2,777.92 $6,637.42
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,144.00 $2,777.92 $6,921.92
One Bedroom Apartment $4,359.50 $2,777.92 $7,137.42

When do I pay?

For more information see Fees & Payments.

All fees listed below are per person.
Acceptance Sept. 24 Jan. 7
Winter Session Contract—September 4, 2021 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $1,869.76 $5,074.37 $5,196.59
Connected Single $1,869.76 $5,805.48 $5,623.48
Single Room – Private Bathroom $1,869.76 $6,164.72 $5,833.24
One Bedroom Apartment $1,869.76 $6,436.83 $5,992.13
Term 1 Only—September 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $1,869.76 $4,262.54 —
Connected Single $1,869.76 $4,841.54 —
Single Room – Private Bathroom $1,869.76 $5,126.04 —
One Bedroom Apartment $1,869.76 $5,341.54 —
Term 2 Only—January 9, 2022 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $6,058.42 — —
Connected Single $6,637.42 — —
Single Room – Private Bathroom $6,921.92 — —
One Bedroom Apartment $7,137.42 — —
What would the 2021-2022 rates be normally?

These rates represent a standard annual increase from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 rates, which would have come into effect for 2021-2022.

All fees listed below are per person.
Room Meal Plan Total
Winter Session Contract—September 4, 2021 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $6,819.00 $5,579.72 $12,398.72
Connected Single $8,023.00 $5,579.72 $13,602.32
Single Room – Private Bathroom $8,614.00 $5,579.72 $14,193.72
One Bedroom Apartment $9,062.00 $5,579.72 $14,641.72
Term 1 Only—September 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,409.50 $2,851.80 $6,261.30
Connected Single $4,011.50 $2,851.80 $6,863.30
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,307.00 $2,851.80 $7,158.80
One Bedroom Apartment $4,531.00 $2,851.80 $7,382.80
Term 2 Only—January 9, 2022 to April 28, 2022
Shared Room – Shared Private Bathroom $3,409.50 $2,777.92 $6,187.42
Connected Single $4,011.50 $2,777.92 $6,789.42
Single Room – Private Bathroom $4,307.00 $2,777.92 $7,084.92
One Bedroom Apartment $4,531.00 $2,777.92 $7,308.92

What’s included in my Meal Plan fees?

Learn more about the residence meal plan.

Term 1 Term 2 Total
Winter Session Contract—September 4, 2021 to April 28, 2022
Residence Dollars 1 $1,497.10 $1,483.49 $2,980.59
Flex Dollars 2 $630.30 $624.57 $1,254.87
Overhead 3 $499.40 $494.86 $994.26
Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) 4 $175.00 $175.00 $350.00
Term 1 Only—September 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021
Residence Dollars 1 $1,497.10 — $1,497.10
Flex Dollars 2 $630.30 — $630.30
Overhead 3 $499.40 — $499.40
Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) 4 $175.00 — $175.00
Term 2 Only—January 9, 2022 to April 28, 2022
Residence Dollars 1 — $1,483.49 $1,483.49
Flex Dollars 2 — $624.57 $624.57
Overhead 3 — $494.86 $494.86
Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) 4 — $175.00 $175.00
1 Residence Dollars: Meal Plan credit that can be used in the Residence Dining Rooms.
2 Flex Dollars: Meal Plan credit that can be used at 20+ UBC Food Services locations and 10+ Campus Partners.
3 Overhead: Non-refundable but recovered when all Residence Dollars are spent (offset by 25% discount at time of each transaction). Covers a portion of fixed operating expenses.
4 Capital Improvement Fund (CIF): Non-refundable fee used for capital investments that directly enhance environments, facilities and equipment within each residence dining room.