Commuter Student Hostel

Commuter Student Hostel common area.

UBCO offers commuter students affordable overnight accommodation during Winter Session to support academic success and involvement in campus co-curricular activities.

Commuter Student Hostel rooms, located in Nicola Residence, are available Sunday to Thursday from mid-October to the end of April (except during the winter holiday break and stat holidays). During exam periods, hostel rooms are available seven days a week.

From mid-May to mid-August students can book a room at the Pacific Spirit Hostel, located at Place Vanier residence.

How to make a reservation

  • Reservations are available for non-residence students enrolled at UBC.
  • Reservations open in mid-October.
  • Please visit the online reservation system to book your room. (Online reservations only; we are unable to make reservations by phone.)
  • Same-day bookings are accepted before 9 pm. Maximum stay of two nights in a seven-day period.
  • Reservations are not available for Sunday evenings that precede a holiday Monday, except during exam periods.

Shared accommodation rooms

  • To book shared accommodation, you must enter one of the group codes listed below. Note that these rooms are single gender—students are placed in a unit with other students who indicated the same gender identity. Please use the GROUP CODE that best reflects your gender identity. Students who identify as trans or non-binary may choose the group code they are most comfortable with or may choose to book private accommodation.
    • For female gendered hostel rooms: CSHFE22
    • For male gendered hostel rooms: CSHMA22

Room types

Shared Accommodation
$39.99
per night (incl. taxes)
  • Located in Nicola Residence
  • Private bedroom in a shared unit
  • Twin XL bed + table top + chair
  • Basic toiletries provided
  • Shared lounge space and kitchenette with a fridge and microwave
    • Food must be labelled and will be removed every day at 11 am
    • Cutlery available at Orchard
  • Shared bathrooms
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Guests are welcome to participate in residence events during their stay
BOOK SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Accessible Rooms
$99
per night (incl. taxes)
BOOK PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Payment

  • Reserve your room online using a credit card.
  • Pay for your stay with a credit card or debit card at check-in.

Parking

  • Limited overnight parking is available for an additional $16 per night, including taxes.
  • Parking permits are valid from 3 pm to 11 am.

Check-in/checkout info

  • Time: Check-in is after 4 pm; checkout is at 11 am.
  • Location: Check in and out at the Student Housing Front Desk in Nechako Residence.

Conduct and safety

  • Guests must adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Commuter Student Hostel (CSH) Agreement.
  • Check in, check out and during your stay policy and procedures. Single room, single occupancy

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance. If you cancel less than 48 hours prior to your reservation, you will be charged for one night’s stay.

Questions?

Please proceed to the online booking system and if your questions aren’t answered there, please contact the Walter Gage Residence Life Manager.