There are so many perks to campus living!
All residents have access to a variety of campus resources that support intellectual growth, healthy lifestyles, and personal safety. Life at UBC Okanagan is truly a home-away-from-home where residents can pursue their academic and personal goals in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment.
Stay Connected
At university, reliable communications tools are a must—for learning purposes and to stay in touch with family and friends. Each room has a port for high-speed Internet. UBC residents can choose to set up wireless Internet or a landline phone in the room at an extra cost. All residences have common areas with Wi-Fi and free basic cable where many students enjoy socializing and studying.
Easy Eating
At UBC, there’s no need to cook or clean dirty dishes. Students who live in Cassiar, Valhalla, Nicola, Kalamalka, Purcell, Skeena and Similkameen Place purchase a mandatory meal plan. Other residents can choose to purchase an optional meal plan for convenience and extra savings. Meal plan dollars are valid at participating campus food outlets and many off-campus partner locations.
All mail addressed to residences is delivered to the Nicola Housing Office, and is available for pick up Monday to Friday. Find out your mailing address, or learn more about the process of receiving mail and parcels on our FAQ page.
Maintenance Services
Getting something fixed is easy. Residents can use the Online Service Centre to request maintenance or repairs in their suite. We try to respond to requests within two business days.
Recycling
Sustainability is a shared value at UBC. All residents are expected to use recycling facilities frequently and properly, especially when moving in or out.
Safety & Security
UBC is a safe campus. Residents can call Safewalk for an escorted walk home or simply pick up a 24-hour blue phone to connect with UBC Security. There are regular nightly patrols of residence properties and resources to help students prepare for an emergency and prevent crime.
Health
Live well to learn well. UBC students have access to health services located in the University Centre. There are also many online resources available on wellness topics such as alcohol and drug use, stress, depression, and sexual health.
Residence Life
When you live in residence, there’s always something to do and ways to meet people. All residences have common gathering spaces for casual socializing and Residence Advisors who plan activities. UBC is also well known for world-class athletics, guest speakers, and recreation programs.
Front Desk
Front Desk services are located at Nicola Residence. This is the place to ask a question, pay fees, pick up mail, or borrow sports equipment. For hours and location, head here.
Laundry
How convenient! Laundry machines operate on a card system—no need to collect coins. Students buy a card at a cost of $5. Machine locations: Monashee Place, Purcell, and Skeena basements, and each floor at Cassiar, Kalamalka, Nicola, Valhalla, Lower Cascades Building C, and Upper Cascades Building J.
Cycling & Parking
Cycling to class and other activities around campus and the region is convenient and healthy. Bike storage facilities are available at Monashee Place and Purcell, the Residence Bicycle & Sporting Equipment Storage Request form is available online. Limited parking is available for a fee.