UBC Housing

• Move-in day for B.C. post-secondary students amid housing crisis

  The Alliance of BC Students said there are thousands who weren't able to secure housing spots on campuses.

  Education

  Sep 2, 2023
  
• Students cry foul over end of overnight staffing at UBC residences

  As of Aug. 1, UBC ended 24/7 staffing at student residences in favour of new "mobile overnight teams," who can be reached by phone.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
  
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• UBC student housing costs set to increase as much as 8 per cent

  “I think it's a little ridiculous, especially considering Vancouver has a housing crisis right now,” said Munira Abdulwahid, a UBC student.

  Education

  Jan 29, 2023
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• Demand still outstrips B.C. post-secondary student housing supply amid move-in weekend

  UBC’s waitlist for on-campus housing is currently 5,000 students long, the largest waitlist the university has ever seen, according to officials.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2022
• UBC students move into campus housing as demand hits all-time high

  Six thousand people are on the waitlist this year, hoping for a residency to open up at some point in the weeks and months ahead.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2019
• UBC says Vancouver rental crunch driving up waitlists for student housing

  "The Vancouver housing crunch is a significant player."

  Aug 28, 2017
• UBC to jack up student housing for most rooms by 20 per cent next year

  A single room in one of the residences geared toward first year students will cost upwards of $778 a month starting next year.

  Oct 9, 2014