Tips to Consider Before Move In
There are lots of changes that occur when moving into a new environment and the Residence Life Team want to help it be a smooth transition.
Listed below are things that you probably will need to have the best experience coming into VIU Student Housing!
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Look over and get accustomed to the Community Standards Handbook so you know what is to expect and what is expected of you as a resident.
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Nothing wrong with building a relationship and communicating with your roommate before meeting in person on residence! By reaching out via email through the VIU Housing Portal you might feel more confident and at ease because you’ve already created a dialogue. Plan to create a cleaning, sharing and roommate or bathroommate agreement!
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It’s good to know all the logistics! When you are moving in, when is your first class, what is your new address, look at maps of Student Housing and VIU campus just to help you get to where you want to be.
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Attain your student ID card as soon as you can.
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Get any linens (our bed size is Twin XL) , meal plans, or accommodations of any set up beforehand to help the process!
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Consider items that you actually need to bring for use or if there can be an item borrowed or shared instead. The best method is less is more when living with others.
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Also, considering and figuring out health insurance and renter's insurance is very important to have set up in case of any situation.
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Finally, overall just creating a foundation of success that suites you and supports all your needs.
Top 10 Things to Bring
Advice from Previous VIU Student Housing Residents
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Clothing hangers and closet organizers
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Headphones, earplugs, and smart devices (group living can be noisy)
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Outerwear, raincoat, and boots (we live in a rainforest climate most of the year)
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Cutlery, dishes, pots, and pans (in some buildings you will need a tote to carry your kitchen items to and from the kitchen)
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Extension cords, chargers, and powerbars (for all your fun devices)
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Toiletries, medications, contacts, towels, cleaning supplies and bath mat
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Bedding and pillows (Our beds are a Twin XL) maybe your stuffy or comfy blanket
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Desk lamp, decorations and plants (please don't use anything that will wreck our walls, no pins, screws, or super sticky LED's or wall hooks)
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Mini fridge (Max size 5.5 cubic feet, common rooms only have a shared freezer with limited space, you will want your own mini fidge - Apartments have a shared regualr frisge with a small freezer, you may still want your own mini fridge)
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Bathing suit, sunglasses, and a positive attitude
