Hi everyone. My name is Noel Joseph, and I am in my final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at BCIT. I recently moved into Tall Timber Student Housing, where I am one of several Resident Advisors supporting students in the building. As a Resident Advisor, I work closely with the BCIT Student Housing Office team to ensure a safe and positive living environment for everyone.
To prepare you for a smooth move into this new residence building, here are some things to note:
About the Building
Tall Timber Student Housing is a 12-storey building designed to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for BCIT students living on campus. The main floor is primarily administration and common spaces, including the lobby, front desk, and the Manager, Residence Life’s office. The Manager, Residence Life also lives onsite and supports student wellbeing and the overall residence community.
On the main floor, you’ll find two study rooms fully equipped with large TVs and conferencing equipment, and a Great Lounge with a fireplace, which are perfect for studying and socializing.
Floors 2 to 12 are home to residential units and additional common spaces. Each unit is fully furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and drawers, so you can settle in right away. One accessible unit on each floor supports barrier-free living for students with mobility challenges.
Every floor features:
- A common lounge for connection and community-building
- A flex room for small social and recreational activities, such as meditation and yoga.
- Up to two resident advisors live on each floor.
Floors 2 to 6 have a shared kitchen on each floor to support independent living and meal preparation.
Unit types and layouts
- Floors 2–6: Connected single rooms.
- Floors 7–12: Studio apartments.
Student Housing offers Women-Only, Men-Only and All-Gender living options.
For Connected Singles
Washroom
You will share with one other resident. Your designated washroom is located between two rooms and only the two of you can access it. The perk is that the washroom will be sanitized by the amazing cleaning staff Monday to Friday. Please bring a basket with your bathroom essentials to use.
Kitchen
The kitchen is a shared space that will be utilized by the entire floor. The kitchen is huge with many sets of stove tops, fridges, and your own designated locker cabinet to store your belongings. There are no time restrictions, and you can use the kitchen on your own floor at your convenience. There is a whiteboard located in the kitchen for communication between residents.
Bedroom/living room
You will have an XL twin-size bed, a desk, a chair, a small dresser, and a small hanging closet. Please bring your own hangers and bedroom accessories such as bed sheets, pillows, etc.
WATCH: Connected Singles room tour.
For Studio Apartments
Washroom
You will need to bring toilet supplies such as toilet paper, a bathroom rug, and toilet cleaning supplies. You will also be responsible for your own cleaning and tidying.
Kitchen
There is a stovetop with four burners and an oven, a dedicated dishwasher, a microwave oven, a fridge with a freezer unit, and a sink. You will need to bring cleaning supplies and cooking utensils.
Bedroom/living room
You will have a twin-size bed, a desk and a chair, as well as a small dresser. There is a small closet to hang clothes. Please bring hangers, bedding, pillows, etc.
WATCH: Private studio room tour.
Common areas, amenities, and resources for support
Heating and cooling
The whole building has a centralized heating and cooling system, keeping it fairly cool. Each room has its own thermostat so you can adjust the heating in your room.
Dedicated student lounge
Each floor has a big student lounge with sofas, microwaves, chairs and tables for studying/relaxing. We also have a big smart TV for viewing pleasure. They are surrounded by big windows, and the scenery is exquisite. There is a water fountain located on the main floor. Washer and dryer units are located on the main floor, and are operated through an app or physical card.
WATCH: Tour of the common areas.
Resident advisors
Each floor has 1-2 resident advisors who live on each floor and are available to support students’ wellbeing and concerns. There will be opportunities for you to get to know your floor RAs personally and will also meet the whole crew.
I’m excited to welcome you to the BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing community.
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