fees and breakdown

Fees and breakdown

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.

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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

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

  • 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.

  • 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. Cancellations and early-move outs are subject to the cancellation charges outlined in the Student Residence Agreement.