Winter Session Term 2 Residence Move In (January)
Who: Students moving in for Term 2 at Acadia Park, Brock Commons, Exchange, Fairview Crescent, Fraser Hall, Green College, Iona House, Marine Drive, Ponderosa Commons, St. John’s College, tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ, Thunderbird and Walter Gage.
When: Students begin arriving on January 5, 2025 at 12 pm.
How will I know when to arrive and what to expect?
For students arriving for Term 2 in January, you are able to start arriving anytime after 9:00 am on Sunday, January 5. You will receive an email with detailed Move In Day information and arrival instructions for your residence in late December. Please note that the Student Housing offices are closed December 23–January 2. If you have not received an email by January 2, please email information@housing.ubc.ca.
Year Round Residence Move In
Who: Students with Year Round Residence contracts at Acadia Park, Brock Commons, Exchange, Fraser Hall, Green College, Iona House, Marine Drive, Ponderosa Commons, St. John’s College, tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ and Thunderbird.
When: Students arrive throughout the year, most often in early-May. For 2025, Move In Day will be Monday, May 5.
How will I know when to arrive and what to expect?
For students arriving in May 2025, you will receive an email with detailed Move In Day information and arrival instructions for your residence.
Summer Residence Move In
Who: Students and visiting students with Summer Residence contracts and Summer Stay Through contracts at Fairview Crescent and Ponderosa Commons (Cedar House).
When: For 2025, Move In Day will be Sunday, May 11.
Winter Session Term 1 Residence Move In
Who
Students living in Fairview Crescent, Orchard Commons, Place Vanier, Ponderosa Commons (Cedar House), Ritsumeiken-UBC House, Totem Park and Walter Gage.
When
- Orientation (Jump Start) Move In: TBD
- Standard Move In: Saturday, August 30, 2025.
How will I know when to arrive and what to expect?
You will receive an email in August with detailed Move In Day information and arrival instructions for your residence. We will be asking students to select a time slot to move in between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on their move in day. Keep an eye out for more information in your email!
It’s important to remember that residence front desks close at 11 pm. You cannot check into residence between 11 pm and 7 am. If you’re booking a flight that arrives after 10 pm, you will need to find outside accommodation as our check-in desks will be closed by the time you arrive to campus. It’s recommended that you do not book a flight earlier than your arrival date.