UVic’s Fall 2027 residence application opens October 5, 2026; first-year guarantee students must apply by February 15 and upper-year undergraduates and graduate students by May 15, with a $50 non-refundable application fee. UVic publishes its 2026-27 fees per term, from $5,165 for a four-bedroom cluster unit to $8,646 for a super single dormitory room. Camosun College has no residence today; a 429-bed building is expected in the 2028/29 academic year, with no price published yet. Neither school publishes an average off-campus rent.
UVic residence: dates and published fees
First-year and deferral students
- Fall 2027 application
- Application opens October 5, 2026 (the first Monday in October)
- Residence application deadline
- February 15 (and apply to UVic by January 31 for the first-year guarantee)
- Application fee
- $50, non-refundable
- Security deposit, paid on accepting a room
- $250
Undergraduate lottery
- Deadline
- May 15
- Room offers
- May to August, depending on availability
- Application fee
- $50, non-refundable
Graduate lottery
- Deadline
- May 15 (May 16 or later goes on the waitlist)
- Application fee
- $50, non-refundable
UVic residence fees, Winter Session 2026-27 (September 2026 to April 2027)
| Room type | Building | Acceptance fee | Balance of fees | Total per term | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormitory Single | Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ and Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $7,503 | $8,503 | Standard plan included |
| Dormitory: Super Single Room | Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ and Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $7,646 | $8,646 | Standard plan included |
| Dormitory: Single room | Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ and Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $7,333 | $8,333 | Standard plan included |
| Dormitory: Double room | Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ and Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $6,287 | $7,287 | Standard plan included |
| Pod Single (floors 8 to 11) | Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $4,221 | $5,221 | Optional, extra |
| Cluster: 4 bedroom unit | Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $4,165 | $5,165 | Optional, extra |
| Cluster: 2 bedroom unit | Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $5,716 | $6,716 | Optional, extra |
| Bachelor Apartment | Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $4,187 | $5,187 | Optional, extra |
| One-bedroom Apartment | Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $5,477 | $6,477 | Optional, extra |
| One-Bedroom Apartment | Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ and Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ | $1,000 | $5,722 | $6,722 | Optional, extra |
Camosun College
On campus today
Camosun says the college currently does not offer on-campus residences or dormitories, and that most students rent an apartment, condo, basement suite or room in a shared house.
Lansdowne student housing project
- Beds
- 429, in a 6-storey building
- Expected completion
- 2028/29 academic year
- Price
- Not published yet (the college says exact costs will be finalized closer to completion)
Living off campus
Camosun says most of its students rent an apartment, condo, basement suite or room in a shared house. Neither school publishes an average off-campus rent. Camosun describes the range as “$900 to over $2,000 per month”, a general statement from the college, not a measured figure. UVic points renters to Places4Students.com and lists other resources, and both schools say they do not inspect or approve any landlord or unit.
What all tenants paid, from CMHC (not student rents)
| Unit | Average rent | Average for vacant units |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,349 | $1,539 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,625 | $1,927 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,120 | $2,426 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,886 | $2,944 |
Getting to campus
BC Transit says the U-PASS, a student transit pass for Victoria Regional Transit, is included in tuition and works with the Umo app; the price depends on your school. Youth and post-secondary fares are on BC Transit’s fares page. The cost of living calculator has a bus line for your own costs.
Residence at UVic
UVic guarantees a residence room to qualifying first-year students who apply by the deadlines and runs separate lotteries for upper-year undergraduates and graduate students. On-campus residence is at the Gordon Head campus, so students at the West Shore campus should think about the commute. Dates and fees are copied from UVic’s own pages and change each year; check them before you apply.
Camosun College
Camosun has no residence at present. Most of its students rent. A residence is under construction on the Lansdowne campus and the college says it will be open to students from both campuses; no rates or application dates are published yet.
Renting off campus
Neither school publishes an average off-campus rent, so none is given here beyond CMHC’s figures for all tenants. For areas, deposits and BC’s rules, see rent in Victoria. Read the rental scam checklist before you send money, and use the rent affordability calculator and cost of living calculator to see what a rent takes of your income.
Frequently asked questions
When do UVic residence applications open and close?
For Fall 2027 the first-year and deferral application opens on October 5, 2026 (the first Monday in October) with a February 15 deadline, and first-year guarantee students must also apply to UVic by January 31. The undergraduate and graduate lotteries close on May 15. Later applications go on a waitlist.
How much does UVic residence cost?
UVic publishes its Winter Session 2026-27 fees per term: for example $8,503 for a dormitory single, $6,477 for a one-bedroom apartment in Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ and $5,187 for a bachelor apartment, plus a $250 security deposit. Dormitory fees include a standard meal plan; other rooms can buy an optional one. These are one year’s published rates.
Does Camosun College have student residences?
Not yet. The college says it currently has no on-campus residences or dormitories. Construction has begun on a six-storey, 429-bed building on the Lansdowne campus, expected to complete in the 2028/29 academic year, open to students from both campuses. Its price is not published.
How much is rent off campus for students?
Neither school publishes an average. Camosun’s renting page says rental accommodation ranges from $900 to over $2,000 a month, which is the college’s general description, not a survey. CMHC’s averages for all tenants in surveyed private apartments are on this page and on the rent page.
Is a bus pass included for students?
BC Transit says the U-PASS, a student transit pass for Victoria Regional Transit, is included in tuition and works with the Umo app. Check your school for what applies to you.
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Sources
- UVic Residence Services: First-year and deferral students
- UVic Residence Services: Undergraduate students
- UVic Residence Services: Graduate students
- UVic Residence Services: Detailed fee schedule
- UVic Residence Services: Off-campus housing
- Camosun College: Housing resources
- Camosun College: Renting in Victoria
- Camosun College: Lansdowne Student Housing Project
- BC Transit: Victoria fares
- CMHC: Rental Market Reports, Major Centres