Cassiar, Nicola, Purcell, Kalamalka, Valhalla, Skeena and Nechako
About
Cassiar, Kalamalka, Nicola, Purcell, Valhalla, Skeena and Nechako residences have fully-furnished single-connected rooms and offer vibrant, supportive environments. Students purchase a meal plan so there's no need to cook or clean dirty dishes.
Quick Facts
- Mostly first-year students
- Mandatory meal plan
- Wireless Internet included
- Snack & TV lounge on each floor
- 1,300 beds available
- Rooftop terrace at Purcell
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Front Desk Services
Located at Nechako Residence
1255 International Mews
Kelowna, B.C., Canada
V1V 1V8
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Mailing Address
Please see list of mailing addresses for these residences.
Rooms in these residences:
Single Connected
Private room with semi-private washroom accessed by two same-gendered residents.
Facilities
Front Desk
Services are located in the Nechako Residence. This is where to make a payment, pick up parcels, borrow keys or ask a question.
Common Spaces
Each floor has a lounge with snacking kitchen and basic cable TV. There are also quiet study spaces. Wifi is available throughout residences.
Residence Life
Residence Advisors live here and provide support and opportunities for meeting people.
Meal Plan
Never worry about cooking or cleaning dirty dishes! All residents purchase a mandatory meal plan valid at participating campus food outlets and partner locations.
Laundry Facilities
Machines operate on a convenient card system—no need to worry about coins. Machines are located on each floor.
Parking & Bicycle Storage
Limited monthly parking is available for a fee. Bicycle storage is available at Purcell or Monashee Place.
Fitness Facilities
UBCO campus has widespread recreational opportunities for students. Local nature trails are also steps away.
Health & Safety
Residents can access health services at Kalamalka Residence and programs like SafeWalk. There are regular patrols of residence properties.
Sustainability Features
UBC has been recognized internationally for its commitment to sustainable living. Many residences have modern sustainability features designed to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water use.
Residence Life
“There are so many special things about living on campus. It’s a community where there’s always people to support you and always something positive going on.”—UBCO resident
UBCO Residence Advisors live in residence and work hard to promote a safe, inclusive and enjoyable community for residents.