Accessible Rooms and Suites
Summary
In residence, we offer three accessible room types: single rooms, studio suites and one bedroom suites.
- Accessible single rooms offer a combined sleeping, living and study area and a private bathroom. Accessible single rooms are often reserved for first-year Winter Session students who have access to residence dining halls.
- Accessible studio suites are designed to maximize space with a living and sleeping area, study space, kitchen and private bathroom all in one. Accessible studios are available in Winter Session and Year Round residences.
- Accessible one bedroom suites offer the same accessible features as a studio suite and include a separate bedroom. Accessible studio suites are available in Winter Session and Year Round residences.
Learn more about accessible student housing and how to apply.
Accessible Room Features
- Lowered heat and light switches, lowered door viewer
- Safety features: visual fire alarm, smoke detector strobe light*
- Bathroom: A private accessible bathroom that includes a lowered countertop, a chair accessible shower, toilet and shower grab bars, and shower seat
- Kitchen: Included in accessible studio and one bedroom suites. Kitchens include lowered kitchen countertops and accessible appliances.
- High-speed internet access
- Bed linens not included
- One designated roommate (i.e., additional occupant) is permitted in accessible studios and one bedroom suites.
- Take a virtual tour of the accessible room types in select residences, including Orchard Commons, Totem Park and Walter Gage.
- Photos/layouts are samples only—suites vary by location. Floor plans listed above currently reference Orchard, Totem and Walter Gage accessible rooms.
*Standard units may include a visual fire alarm and smoke detector strobe light.
Furnishings
Furnished studio and one bedroom suites include: a queen or double bed, dresser, desk, chair, desk lamp, bookshelf, closet or wardrobe, and table. Amenities vary by location.
Residences with Accessible Rooms
While each residence at UBC includes accessible rooms, we assign eligible students to the following residences, which offer the most current accessibility features and layouts.
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