Housing
One of the many residences right on campus, just a few minutes' walk from classes and dining facilities.
Every year we accommodate over 2300 students on campus and assist hundreds of others with off campus accommodation. Parents are welcome to visit their student throughout the academic term and stay in Craigdarroch House hotel suite - or bring the whole family during the summer months and attend an orientation program.
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What to expect from our campus
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On-campus
housing
How much will it cost?
Application InformationOff-campus
housing
- General Information about living off campus in Victoria
- Search off-campus accommodation or housing exchange listings
- Submit an off-campus accommodation or housing exchange listing
- Home Placement Program
Links of Interest
- Tourism British Columbia
- City of Victoria
- District of Oak Bay
- District of Saanich
- Capital Regional District (greater Victoria)
- Victoria's Victoria
- Directions to UVic
- Visitor Housing at UVic
Accessible
housing
We recognize that some people have specific needs that require modified living spaces perhaps due to limited mobility, hearing or vision. Residence, cluster and family housing on campus all have bedrooms, bathrooms and, if required, kitchens to accommodate the needs of any student.
Res and
family life
Res life is what university is perhaps most famous for. What makes campus living so interesting and meaningful is being entrenched in the total UVic experience. Nothing matches the opportunities for friendship, fun, convenience or involvement. Plus, your campus neighbours become a built-in peer support system. They become your family.
Our team of trained Residence Life staff will guide you through the transition of living in a new community and coordinate special programs to help you learn more about yourself and connect with others.
What can you expect to do when living in residence? Go whale watching; learn how to kayak or play guitar; attend a financial planning, sustainability or exam anxiety workshop; show off your talents in a coffee house concert; take a yoga or cooking class; play residence dodgeball or simply dance the night away!
The environment at UVic is one in which we hope you can feel safe and welcome. It's a place where we work hard (with your help) to ensure you can sleep well and study efficiently. And it's where you'll create some of the most valuable relationships and memories of your life.
Family life
Students with families that choose to attend the University of Victoria have different needs than most students. That's why the Family Centre was created. Conveniently located in the Lam Family Housing complex, it offers various resources and creates programs to assist students and their families adjust to the demands of balancing school work and an enriched family life. Learn more by visiting their website and reading their monthly newsletter.
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