General information during COVID-19
Student Housing is returning to close to pre-pandemic occupancy with 12 students living together in each suite. There are spaces set aside for isolation if needed.
Yes. As part of our updated procedures and to support in-suite physical distancing, BCIT Housing has temporarily reduced occupancy at this time.
If you are arriving from outside of Canada you may be required to self-isolate. Please refer to https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/isolation for the most up to date information on quarantine and self-isolation requirements.
All self-isolation and quarantine requirements must be completed prior to checking into BCIT Student Housing. We are unable to provide self isolation spaces prior to move in date. If it is not possible for you to meet that requirement prior to check in please contact housing@bcit.ca for further information. Due to our unique build and group living environment, self isolation spaces in Housing are limited.
BCIT Student Housing keeps a waitlist of housing applicants. As rooms become available due to cancellations or residents moving out, we offer these rooms to waitlisted applicants. If you are not offered a room on-campus but you would still like to live in the lower mainland, please refer to our Off-Campus Housing page for additional resources.
General questions about on-campus housing
No, the Housing Office does not offer meal plans. However, each suite is equipped with a kitchen including four refrigerators, two stoves, a microwave, and a toaster. Students are encouraged to bring their own cookware and utensils to prepare their own meals as each suite is equipped with a full-sized kitchen.
Each bedroom has: a single bed, dresser, desk, computer chair, bookshelf and closet. Some of the other items you might want to bring with you when you move in are;
- bed linens (XL twin):bed sheets, pillows, blankets
- Kitchen supplies: pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, dish soap, dish clothes, dish towels
- Bathroom supplies (toilet paper is provided): bathroom toiletries, bath towels, shower shoes
- Miscellaneous supplies: Iron, hangers, items to make your room feel like home.
*keep in mind this is not a definitive list. This is just meant to be a guide to help you.
You may terminate your Housing Contract at any time prior to your Move-Out date by submitting a Notice to Vacate to the Housing Office. You will remain obligated to pay all Student Housing Fees owed for the Contract term unless you are able to provide notice of termination on the first day of the month prior to the new date of termination.
You can only live on-campus if you are enrolled in and attending a full-time, cohort-based day school program. If you move to part-time courses, or withdraw from your program, you will be required to move out and notify the Housing Office.
All personal items must be stored in bedrooms including bikes.
Students in the International Student Exchange Program assessed at a level 5 or 6 will be eligible to apply to live on-campus. If you have been accepted to be a part of the Exchange or Study Abroad program, information on how to apply for a room at BCIT Student Housing will be made available through your corresponding program coordinator.
Another exciting option is homestay accommodation – in other words, living with a Canadian family while studying at BCIT. It’s an opportunity to experience Canadian family life and traditions, improve your English skills, and make connections. For more information on homestay opportunities, visit LV Homestay.
Part time students are not eligible for on-campus housing.
At this time BCIT does not offer any family housing. All on-campus housing options are single-occupancy bedrooms in shared suites.