fees and breakdown

Fees and Breakdown

All Payments towards Student Residence fees are made 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. Within the My Fees tab you are able to view and pay for 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 for your Residence Fees. 

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2023-24 Academic Year Dates

September 3, 2023 to April 25, 2024

*Does not include Orientation (prior to commencement of Fall Semester)*

Semesters and Terms

Semester Move-In Day (9 am) Move-Out Day (11 am)
Academic Year (Fall and Spring) September 3, 2023 April 25, 2024
Fall Semester September 3, 2023 December 21, 2023
Spring Semester January 5, 2024 April 25, 2024
Summer Semester May 1, 2024 August 18, 2024

Term and Break Extensions

Term & Break Extension Start End Fees Days in Term
Residence Orientation Program (including activities and accommodation for 5 days) Aug. 30, 2023 Sept. 3, 2023 $250 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

Micro Double

option #1

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$4200 - Remainder of Rent Payment (due August 1) 

= $4700 in Total

option 2

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$1950 - Second Rent Payment (due September 26)

$2450 - Third Rent Payment (due January 23)

= $4900 in Total 

for fall or spring semester option

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$1850 - Remainder of Rent Payment (due August 1 for Fall or December 1 for Spring semester)

= $2350 in Total

Modern Single Room

option #1

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$8160 - Remainder of Rent Payment (due August 1) 

= $8660 in Total

option 2

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$3930 - Second Rent Payment (due September 26)

$4430 - Third Rent Payment (due January 23)

= $8860 in Total 

for fall or spring semester option

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$3830 - Remainder of Rent Payment
(due on August 1 or December 1)

= $4330 in Total 

 

Modern Double (Apartments and Townhouse)


option #1

$500 - First Payment to Reserve your Room

$4630 - Remainder of Rent Payment (due August 1)

= $5130 in Total

option 2

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$2165 - Second Rent Payment (due September 26)

$2665 - Third Rent Payment (due January 23)

= $5330 in Total

for fall or spring semester option

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$2070 - Remainder of Rent Payment
(due on August 1 or December 1)

= $2570 Total 

 

Traditional Single

option #1

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$7830 - Remainder of Rent Payment (due August 1)     

= $8330 in Total

option 2

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$3765 - Second Rent Payment (due September 26)

$4265 - Third Rent Payment (due January 23)

= $8530 in Total

for fall or spring semester option

 

$500 - First Payment to Reserve Room

$3670 - Remainder of Rent Payment  (due on August 1 or December 1)

= $4170 Total

Additional Fees

$50 Application Fee for Each Application (Non-Refundable)

$210 late payment fee - All payments are due by 12am on the specified payment date or late payment fee will be applied.

$500 Room Confirmation Fee, also the first payment towards your rent - (Non-Refundable)

$30 Per Day Term Extension, Early Move In, or Late Move Out. 


Additional Services to Consider!

  • Residence Welcome, this is an exciting opportunity for students to make new connections with their peers and Residence Life Staff. This fee includes rent from August 31- September 2, 2023, and programming activities. For more information check out our Onboarding Welcome Week page.

  • $280 + tax Linen Package, this includes: 1 Foam Pillow, 2 Pillow Slips, 2 Flat Sheets, 2 Fitted Sheets, 1 Bathmat, 2 Bath Towels, 2 Hand Towels, 2 Face Clothes, and 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 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.


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.

  • 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.