Does UBC have student housing?
UBC has more on-campus housing than any university in Canada with 11,796 beds as of September 2018. All first-year students who wish to live on campus and apply on time have a guaranteed spot in student residence. $51.5-million Brock Commons (Tallwood House) – opened in July 2017 with 404 beds.
Where do most UBC students live?
East Vancouver is a popular choice for students because of its unique, affordable neighborhoods: Chinatown, Main Street, Commercial Drive and Mount Pleasant. “East Van” is usually less expensive than neighbourhoods closer to UBC.
What is UBC year round housing?
Year Round Residence Ongoing accommodation. Students in Year Round Residence qualify for a new contract offer every year while eligible. Lots of options, from shared suites with multiple roommates to studio apartment living in residence areas designed for upper-year students, graduate students and student families.
How many students are in residence at UBC?
UBC houses more than 11,000 students in 13 residences.
What percent of UBC students live on campus?
UBC Vancouver campus’ student housing occupancy at 44%
Is UBC residence worth?
If you can afford the difference, it’s absolutely worth it. You get the convenience of extra time every day (since you don’t commute), you can go home for lunch, you can meet other students in your residence (admittedly, upper year residences are a lot less social, but there is more opportunity than living off campus).
Do UBC dorms have a kitchen?
Students who are offered accommodation in other residences will have a kitchen but can also enjoy added convenience and savings with the Savings Plus Meal Plan or UBCcard Plan.
Which UBC first year residence the best?
Totem Park is a residence primarily for new undergraduate and international students with minimal university experience. It’s the the perfect place for first year students to make connections and find support services.
Who is the vice president of UBC Student Services?
Those of you with UBC email addresses will have received the recent message from Dr. Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students regarding the merger of University Community Services (UCS) and Student Housing and Hospitality Services (SHHS).
What can UBC student housing do for You?
An opportunity to gain an unexpected friend. Here’s what you can do and how UBC Student Housing can help. Sometimes all it takes to get into intense study mode is a change of scenery. The Professor in Residence program offers you the opportunity to connect with a professor outside of the classroom.
When does the UBC Housing Office change location?
To comply with privacy laws, UBC will not release information regarding an applicant/resident to anyone unless the applicant/resident provides written consent. Please note our housing office will be changing locations during July and August 2021. We will update this page with the new information as it comes available.
Is the main office of student housing open?
The Student Housing Main Office is now open to in-person inquiries during regular business hours, in addition to phone and email inquiries. Residence Front Desks remain available around the clock for phone, email, or in-person inquiries. Send maintenance requests using the Online Service Centre.