* costs last updated during April 2020 *
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MODERN SINGLE ROOM
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$7,200.00 entire rent payment (on August 1st 2020) =$7,950.00 IN TOTAL (You save $200.00) |
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$3,950.00 1st rent payment (on August 1st 2020) = $8,050.00 IN TOTAL (You save $100.00) |
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$5,012.50 1st rent payment (on September 26th 2020) = $8,150.00 IN TOTAL |
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$3,350.00 entire payment = $4,100.00 IN TOTAL |
MODERN DOUBLE ROOM (SHARED)
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$3,700.00 entire rent payment (on August 1st 2020) =$4,450.00 IN TOTAL (You save $200.00) |
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$2,200.00 1st rent payment (on August 1st 2020) = $4,550.00 IN TOTAL (You save $100.00) |
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$2,825.00 1st rent payment (on September 26th 2020) = $4,650.00 IN TOTAL |
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$1,600.00 entire payment = $2,350.00 IN TOTAL |
TRADITIONAL / DORM SINGLE
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$6,700.00 entire rent payment (on August 1st 2020) =$7,450.00 IN TOTAL (You save $200.00) |
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$3,700.00 1st rent payment (on August 1st 2020) = $7,550.00 IN TOTAL (You save $100.00) |
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$4,700.00 1st rent payment (on September 26th 2020) = $7,650.00 IN TOTAL |
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$3,100.00 entire payment = $3,850.00 IN TOTAL |
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All Room Styles
$250 Damage Deposit (Refundable)
$500 Room Deposit (Non-Refundable)
$100 Residence Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
Due Upon Acceptance
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Meal Plan
Students in all room styles have the option of accessing the VIU Food Services Meal Plan.
To purchase, see VIU Card
Additional Services to Consider!
2020/2021 Academic Year Dates
September 8, 2020 to April 28, 2021
*Does not include winter closure in December (between Fall and Spring Semester) or Orientation (prior to commencement of Fall Semester)*
Semesters & Terms
| Semester | Move-In Day (9:00 am) | Move-Out Day (11:00 am) | Total Days in Term |
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| Academic Year 2020-2021 (Fall and Spring) | September 6, 2020 | April 29, 2021 | 237 |
| Fall Semester 2020 | September 6, 2020 | December 24, 2020 | 109 |
| Spring Semester 2021 | January 5, 2021 | April 29, 2021 | 111 |
| Summer Semester 2021 | May 1, 2021 | August 18, 2021 | 97 |
Term & Break Extensions
| Term & Break Extension | Start | End | Fees | Days in Term |
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| Academic Year 2020-2021 Winter Break | December 24, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | $200 flat fee | 17 |
| Residence Orientation Program | September 2, 2020 | September 7, 2020 | $250 flat fee | 5 |
| Before Move-In Day or After Move-Out Day | As agreed with VIU | As agreed with VIU | $30/day or portion | As agreed with VIU |
2020 Summer Term
Important Notes
- There is a $100.00 non-refundable application fee to apply for a space on VIU Student Residences
- Currently residence only offers rooms based on the above dates and term sessions. Partial terms are not available. Students may apply for the fall term only but preference will be given to students who apply for the full academic year. If you require special accommodation please contact us at residence@viu.ca.
- Students will be given the opportunity to give room preferences. However, all students will be assigned to a room based on availability. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate everyone's room preferences.
- Residence fees vary by residence area and room type. All fees are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the student residence agreement. Rates may be subject to change without notice.
- Failure to pay any residence fee by any posted or emailed deadline will result in the forfeiture of your room assignment.
- All Resident fees do not include early move-in, early move out, orientation programs or winter break.
- Student’s will be allowed to store their belongings in their room over the winter break but will not have occupancy of the room. Student’s wishing to occupy the room must submit the Winter Break Application form and pay a $200 fee.
- Charges will continue until all assigned keys are returned to the Front Desk. All cancellations or early-move out’s will be subject to the cancellation charges outlined in the Student Residence Agreement.
- There is a $38 service charge on returned cheques and a $50 late payment fee assessed on all late payments.