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Fees and breakdown March 17, 2025 - 10:20am
Room Styles October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm

There are ten residence buildings located in the western area of the Nanaimo campus offering a variety of accommodation. The Cedar Center building 4 is the administration hub of the residence buildings where you will find a 24-hour front desk, the Residence Life office, mailboxes, and laundry facilities.

UAC Projects February 14, 2022 - 1:59pm

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About the Universal Access Committee September 10, 2024 - 11:11pm

The Universal Access Committee (UAC) was founded in 2017 as an ad hoc committee. It is sponsored by the VP Admin/CFO, and reports to the Director of Campus Development. The UAC helps Campus Development to identify, remove and prevent accessibility barriers related to the built environment. 

To date, the UAC has raised just under $7 million in off-grant funding that is being used for accessibility upgrades on all campuses.

Fleet Vehicle Request January 8, 2025 - 3:58pm
Delete me! October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm
Residence Life October 4, 2024 - 4:04pm

The important thing to remember about VIU Residence is that it is not another apartment building. In fact, just by living in Residence you automatically get membership into one of the most active groups on campus, Residence Life.

The Community Leader Experience October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm

The Community Leaders are place in residence to help residents have a network of people to reach out to for questions, help, and solutions to problems they may be experiencing. Therefore, they are heavily involved within the ResTide community and help create healthy relationships within residence.

What to Expect - Moving In October 4, 2024 - 4:04pm

RockVIU Residence Orientation week is full of loud music, games, and activities that can be overstimulating to some people, especially on our typical move-in days. There are loud onboarding activities happening on residence and on VIU’s campus from 8 AM - 11 PM every day. If you are someone who can be overstimulated by crowded spaces, loud noises and loud music, but want to attend welcome week, we recommend that you utilize our “Quiet Move-In” times.

Moving In October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm
What to Bring - Before you Move in October 4, 2024 - 4:04pm

Tips to Consider Before Move In

There are lots of changes that occur when moving into a new environment and the Residence Life Team want to help it be a smooth transition. 

Listed below are things that you probably will need to have the best experience coming into VIU Residence!

Living With a Roommate October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm

Co-Living 

There is a balance between our social lives and moments of solitude. This page is trying to bring forth tips and points of reflection to help you be a better roommate and also handle the ups and downs that come with co-living. 

Self accountability and mental health awareness are powerful skills to make your experience at residence the best it can be.

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VIU Facilities and Ancillary Services launches "What's Happening" September 29, 2021 - 9:00am

This is the first post in a continuing series to let everyone know what's happening in VIU Facilities and Ancillary Services! Keep an eye out as we start posting.

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Daily Services and Amenities October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm

Mailing Address

Use this as the template for your mailing address so you can receive mail.

Also, larger packages of mail will be kept in a pick up area in the main Cedar Centre office, so if you receive confirmation of a delivery just ask a front desk staff member to check if your item has arrived. 

Book a Space October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm
Resources October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm
Health Services October 4, 2024 - 4:05pm
Residence Forms March 31, 2025 - 8:55am

Important Documents