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As British Columbians work to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Province is taking swift action to protect vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, in communities around British Columbia. We will continue to provide the services and amenities that align with guidance from health authorities, to help create a healthy, supportive and safe community environment, noting that it takes everyone in the community to accomplish this goal.Key adjustments may include closing common spaces such as fitness, music and study rooms, or canceling in-person community building events and activities.If you are moving into or returning to a shared unit (any space that shares a washroom and/or kitchen with another student), UBC Conferences and Accommodation (C&A) is offering a variety of Keep in mind that we may have to adjust our services and amenities on an ongoing basis, often on short notice, to align with the recommendations of public health authorities. Most first year residences have community bathrooms shared by 30+ people. Some of these companies include:Once you have secured a service to remove your belongings, you can complete a Please remember to return your keys once you have fully moved out of your residence room. If Term 2 is online, your application fee will be refunded.We will refund your $250 deposit fee if you cancel your offer no later than June 11, 2020. This paper was the product of the collaboration of over 40 housing advocates and researchers lead by HRC’s Director Dr. Penny Gurstein and […]
Understanding that some students may be unable to return home due to COVID-19 concerns and travel restrictions, UBC residences have remained open with an optional move-out.
This paper was the product of the collaboration of over 40 housing advocates and researchers lead by HRC’s Director Dr. Penny Gurstein and Dr. Carolyn Whitzman. As such, we’ve modified several policies:Waitlisted YRH applicants who cancel their application (or do not accept their residence offer) are not eligible for a refund of their $50 application fee. UBC continues to take direction from the BC Provincial Government as we plan and consider next steps. On Monday, April 27, 2020, we sent the Ministers mentioned below a letter containing a National Call to Action to address housing needs as part of a Post-Covid Canadian economic stimulus package. You are able to There are many third party storage/moving companies located in Vancouver that can support you with the removal and storage of belongings that remain in your residence room. Annual contracts began May 1, 2020. For further details, including different options for permit holders and those learning and working remotely, please visit Please visit the relevant website below for the latest information regarding UBC Food Services: Please visit the relevant website below for the latest information regarding student residences: Please refer to the following pages for the status of Student Services on your campus:UBC Bookstores have reopened with new store hours and measures to keep customers safe. As Student Housing is taking measures that align with guidance from health authorities and help create a healthy, safer and supportive community environment, noting that it takes everyone in the community to accomplish this goal. Further details will be available at UBC Vancouver Fall Graduation: As restrictions on events and mass gatherings continue as a result of COVID-19 and guidelines from public health authorities, considerations are currently underway about how fall graduation will be held.
Upper year, graduate students, and student families. We produced an interactive map that shows catchment areas for SSSC Response Hubs by population of individuals aged 60 and over in the 2016 Canadian census according to Forward Sortation Areas, or the first three characters of individuals’ residential postal code, in Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria. As a result, we cannot guarantee you will receive another offer by September and it may be challenging for you to secure student housing. Student residents who are ill are asked to contact their In the event of a confirmed case, information would be provided to the public by the relevant health agency, according to their protocols. We will continue to provide the services and amenities that align with guidance from health authorities, to help create a healthy, supportive and safe community environment, noting that it takes everyone in the community to accomplish this goal.If you are moving into or returning to a shared unit (any space that shares a washroom and/or kitchen with another student), UBC Conferences and Accommodation (C&A) is offering a variety of Keep in mind that we may have to adjust our services and amenities on an ongoing basis, often on short notice, to align with the recommendations of public health authorities.