Living on campus is a great way to experience UBC, and most first-year students have priority access to housing. You’ll get to know people quickly, and you’ll be close to all the activities, clubs, and resources that your campus offers
Vancouver campus
First-year students live in the Place Vanier or Totem Park residences. These are shared or single rooms, and you have the option of co-ed or single-sex residence.
Flexible meal plans make it convenient to eat on campus when and where you want. Dining rooms offer a varied and ever-changing menu, with options for everyone, using free-range eggs, local poultry and milk, locally roasted Fair Trade organic coffee, and other locally sourced ingredients, where possible. Explore the campus and you’ll find 30 other food service locations serving up all kinds of international fare.
Campus residences have lounges for socializing, study areas for doing schoolwork, plenty of activities for fun and personal development, and live-in Residence Advisors who can help you get the most out of your experience at UBC.
What to expect in residence rooms
To find out what it might be like to live in UBC room or dorm, check out the virtual residence tour videos.
Okanagan campus
Traditional-style residences are geared towards students new to campus. They are all single rooms that participate in the campus meal plan.
Traditional-style residences have large common lounge spaces and study rooms and provide a great opportunity to get to know other students on campus and become connected to your campus community. Residence Advisors organize activities and learning opportunities throughout the year, so you will find out how to repair your bike, team up for a volleyball tournament, and learn to study more effectively… all without leaving your new home.
What to expect in residence rooms
To find out what it might be like to live in UBC room or dorm, check out the virtual residence tour videos.
