How to pay your residence fees
You can make a payment toward your residence fees through the Student Residence Portal or in person at Cedar Centre.
Visit the Student Residence Portal to view your residence fees under the My Fees tab. On the My Fees tab, you can view and pay your residence fees.
We take Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard and Mastercard Debit - both in person and on the portal. We do not take cash, wire transfer, e-transfer or internet banking bill payments.
Modern single room
| Payments | Academic year option 1 | Academic year option 2 | Fall (2025) or Spring (2026) semester |
| First payment | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room |
| Second payment | n/a | $4,136.50 + $100 admin fee - due September 26 | n/a |
| Third payment | n/a | $4,636.50 + $100 admin fee - due January 23 | n/a |
| Remainder of rent | $8,573 - due August 1 | n/a | $4,039 - due August 1 for Fall semester or December 1 for Spring semester |
| Total | $9,073 | $9,273 | $4,539 |
Modern double room
| Payments | Academic year option 1 | Academic year option 2 | Fall (2025) or Spring (2026) semester |
| First payment | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room |
| Second payment | n/a | $2,325.50 + $100 Admin fee - due September 26 | n/a |
| Third payment | n/a | $2,825.50 + $100 admin fee - due January 23 | n/a |
| Remainder of rent | $4,951 - due August 1 | n/a | $2,228 - due August 1 for Fall semester or December 1 for Spring semester |
| Total | $5,451 | $5,651 | $2,728 |
Traditional single room
| Payments | Academic year option 1 | Academic year option 2 | Fall (2025) or Spring (2026) semester |
| First payment | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room | $500 - to reserve your room |
| Second payment | n/a | 3,967 + $100 admin fee - due September 26 | n/a |
| Third payment | n/a | $4,467 + $100 admin fee - due January 23 | n/a |
| Remainder of rent | $8,234 - due August 1 | n/a | $3,869.50 - due August 1 for Fall semester or December 1 for Spring semester |
| Total | $8,734 | $8,934 | $4,369.50 |
Summer terms
First payment: $500 - to reserve your room
Due first of each month (Summer 2025) from May 1 to August 18: $850
Due first of each month (Summer 2026) from May 1 to August 18: $895
Additional fees
For an up-to-date breakdown of VIU Student Housing-specific fees, see sections 4 and 5 of the VIU Student Housing Agreement.
Additional services
Residence Welcome is an exciting opportunity for students to make new connections with their peers and Residence Life staff. For more information, check out Onboarding Welcome Week.
Linen package
$280 + tax, includes:
- 1 foam pillow
- 2 pillow slips
- 2 flat sheets
- 2 fitted sheets
- 1 bathmat
- 2 bath towels
- 2 hand towels
- 2 face cloths
- 1 fiber fill comforter
Dining plan with VIU Food Services
A dining plan is a great way to make sure you have a budget dedicated to your food while you're with us. As long as you have your student card, you can purchase food from most areas on campus.
Students in all room styles can access the VIU Food Services Dining Plan. A plan can be purchased for a semester or for a full academic year. Choose between the Medium and Full Appetite plans.
2025-26 academic year dates
September 1, 2025 to April 23, 2026
*Does not include Orientation (prior to commencement of Fall Semester)*
Semesters and terms
| Semester | Move-in Day (9 am) | Move-out Day (11 am) | Days in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic year (Fall and Spring) | September 1, 2025 | April 23, 2026 | 235 |
| Fall semester | September 1, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | 109 |
| Spring semester | January 4, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | 110 |
| Summer semester | May 1, 2026 | August 18, 2026 | 110 |
For Trades programs that begin on August 25, there is early move-in on August 24, 2025 (applicable to Academic Year and Fall move-ins).
Term extensions and Residence Welcome Week
| Term and Residence Welcome Week | Start | End | Fees | Days in Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Welcome Program | Aug. 27, 2025 | August 31, 2025 |
$0 |
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| Before Move-in Day or after Move-out Day | As agreed with VIU | As agreed with VIU | $30/day or portion *Excluding Welcome Week | As agreed with VIU |
To move in early or move out late, you must make a formal request to VIU residence.
Important notes
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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.
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Failure to pay any residence fees by any posted or emailed deadline will result in the forfeiture of your room assignment.
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Residence fees do not include early move-in, early move out or Orientation programs.
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Charges will continue until all assigned keys are returned to the front desk. Cancellations and early-move outs are subject to the cancellation charges outlined in the Student Residence Agreement.