2022/2023 Academic Year Dates
September 4, 2022 to April 27, 2023
* costs last updated during April 29, 2022.
All Payments for Residence are Made through your Student Residence Portal or In Person.
Visit your Residence Portal and click the My Fees tab to view and pay for all of your fees for Student Residences. We currently take Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, and Mastercard Debit, both in person and on the Portal.
We are not currently able to take cash, wire transfers, e-transfers, or internet banking bill payments as payments for your Residence Fees.
Modern Double Room (Apartments and Townhouse)
Traditional / Dorm - Single Room
All Room Styles - Deposits, Fees & Payment Dates
$50 Residence Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
$500 Room Confirmation Fee (Goes Towards Rent - Non-Refundable)
- Resident must pay the following room confirmation fee and fees to VIU, in addition to non-refundable application fees: Residence room confirmation fee of $500 due on the deadline specified by VIU.
Residence fees are payable in accordance with the options below. Instalment payment options are provided for Academic Year residence fees and include a $200+tax administration fee for Option 2.
All payments are due by 12am on the specified payment date or a $50+tax late payment fee will be applied.
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 have the option of accessing the VIU Food Services Dining Plan. A plan can be purchased for a semester, or for the full academic year. You have the option to choose between the Medium, and Full Appetite plans, depending on your needs.
Additional Services to Consider!
Linen Package - $280 plus taxes
If you don’t feel like packing up all your gear, we can make sure it is already here for you! Our new Linen packages have everything you need to get started settling into residence life.
- 1 Foam Pillow
- 2 Pillow Slips
- 2 Flat Sheets
- 2 Fitted Sheets
- 1 Bath Mat
- 2 Bath Towels
- 2 Hand Towels
- 2 Face Clothes
- 1 Fiber Fill Comforter
2022/2023 Academic Year Dates
September 4, 2022 to April 27, 2023
*Does not include Orientation (prior to commencement of Fall Semester)*
Semesters & Terms
| Semester | Move-In Day (9 am) | Move-Out Day (11 am) | Total Days in Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year (Fall and Spring) | September 4, 2022 | April 27, 2023 | 235 |
| Fall Semester | September 4, 2022 | December 22, 2022 | 109 |
| Spring Semester | January 4, 2023 | April 27, 2023 | 113 |
| Summer Semester | May 1 | August 18 | 97 |
Term & Break Extensions
| Term & Break Extension | Start | End | Fees | Days in Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Orientation Program | TBA | TBA | $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 |
Summer Term
Summer fees are paid monthly with the balance due 10 days prior to the start of the next month.
| Building | Rate Per Month |
|---|---|
| Traditional Single | $850 |
Important Notes
- There is a $50 non-refundable application fee per application 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 fees by any posted or emailed deadline will result in the forfeiture of your room assignment.
- All residence fees do not include early move-in, early move out, or Orientation programs.
- Charges will continue until all assigned keys are returned to the Front Desk. All cancellations or early-move outs 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.