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May-August 2025

Summer students can check in at the Residence Services office after 3pm on the move-in date specified on your emailed room offer.

September-December 2025

Move-in will take place over the Labour Day weekend of Sunday, August 31st and Monday, September 1st, and these are big days at UVic! You will receive detailed information from us by email, so stay tuned and be sure to check your inbox. Move-in details are typically sent out during July and August. 

Students will be asked to sign-up for a timeslot on their designated move-in day, as determined by their room location. Further instructions about move-in timeslots will be provided by email. 

January-April 2026

If you are moving in for the first time in January, we will email you with information and notice of a special mid-year orientation to get you connected to your communities.

Move-In Day Floor Breakdown

September 2025: 呱呱爆料ing for early arrival

Move-in will take place over the Labour Day weekend of Sunday, August 31st and Monday, September 1st.

If you are registered in one of the orientation events that occur before August 31, 2025 (see list below) you can apply to arrive early.  

Eligibility

Students registered in one of the following programs/events may apply:

• Varsity Tryouts
• Business Exchange Orientation
• International Student Welcome
• Summer Stayover student (residents already living on campus who have accepted a placement in residence for fall 2025)
• Graduate Student Orientation

Note: You must have received and accepted a room offer to be eligible.

How to 呱呱爆料

• Application period: July 11- August 11, 2025
• Where to apply: Log in to the .
• Late applications will not be accepted.

Cost and Payment

• $325 per week (taxes included)
• Payment is due by credit card upon approval of your application.

Please note: 

• Food is not included. You may use a UVic ONECard with Flex Funds at campus dining locations.
• Don't have a ONECard yet? Contact onecard@uvic.ca.  

What to expect  

• Residences will be quiet before move-in weekend.
• Community Leaders (CLs) are in training and unavailable for support during this time.
• Maintenance or cleaning may be ongoing.
• Food service options on campus are limited before August 31st.
• You may placed in a temporary room if your fall assignment is not ready. If so, you will move to your permanent room on the date provided in your early arrival acceptance letter. 
• You are required to abide by the 2025-26 Residence Contract and the Community Living Handbook from the time you arrive on campus. 

• linens and pillows to fit your twin extra-long bed (78" × 39" × 8")
• bath towels, hand towels, and facecloths
• clothes, shoes and coats for Vancouver Island weather
• hangers for your closet or wardrobe
• toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc.)
• personal hygiene items (face mask, hand sanitizer)
• cleaning supplies (wipes, disinfectants)
• robe and shower shoes (flip-flops or sandals to wear in the shower)
• earplugs
• laundry bag/basket and detergent
• iron
• your computer, cell phone, surge protected power bar and other technology
• an 
• desk accessories
• small fan

• pots and pans
• dishes
• cutlery
• toaster
• coffee maker, tea pot, kettle and other small appliances (CSA-approved with automatic shut-off and in good working order)
• television

• linens and pillows (Please check with us--bed sizes vary depending on apartment)
• towels and facecloth
• clothes, shoes and coats for Vancouver Island weather
• hangers for your closet or wardrobe
• toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc.)
• personal hygiene items (face mask, hand sanitizer)
• cleaning supplies (wipes, disinfectants)
• earplugs
• laundry bag/basket and detergent
• iron
• your computer, cell phone, surge protected power bar and other technology
• an 
• desk accessories
• small fan
• pots and pans
• dishes
  • cutlery
  • coffee maker, tea pot, kettle and other small appliances (CSA-approved with automatic shut-off and in good working order)
  • television

What to bring to your dormitory pod bedroom

• linens and pillows to fit your twin extra-long bed (78" × 39" × 8")
• *mini fridge
• bath towels, hand towels, and facecloths
• clothes, shoes and coats for Vancouver Island weather
• hangers for your closet or wardrobe
• toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc.)
• personal hygiene items (face mask, hand sanitizer)
• cleaning supplies (wipes, disinfectants)
• robe and shower shoes (flip-flops or sandals to wear in the shower)
• earplugs
• laundry bag/basket and detergent
• iron
• your computer, cell phone, surge protected power bar and other technology
• an 
• desk accessories
• small fan

What to bring for the pod kitchen

• pots and pans
• dishes/bowls/cups
• cutlery
• kitchen utensils
• small appliances that are CSA approved with an automatic shut-off. A kettle, toaster and rice cooker are provided with each Pod kitchen.

*Mini fridges in Pod-style bedrooms

We recommend the following:

• All mini-fridges must be Energy Star Rated.
• The fridge should not be placed in the sun or in a warm spot if you can avoid it.
• Sufficient space between the sides of the fridge and walls or other furniture is required for proper ventilation.
• Only open the fridge door when needed.

Please note: Fridges must be removed when the student moves out or removal fees will be applied to the student account.

The following items are not allowed in any residence:

• candles or incense
• diffusers
• subwoofers and sound systems containing subwoofers
• water-filled items (e.g., beds, aquariums)
• pets
• halogen lamps
• illegal drugs
• any sort of weapon or replica (including BB and paintball guns)
• camp fuel or other combustibles

Network devices not allowed on campus:

• routers and switches
• Wifi printers (Bluetooth is OK)
• home automation devices like Wifi-enabled light bulbs (Bluetooth is OK)

Dormitory rooms

• small appliances including toasters, hot plates, air fryers, electric grills, rice cookers, etc. are not permitted in any dormitory rooms. See Schedule B 3.4 of the Residence Contract for more information.

Cluster units and apartments

Couches, love seats, chairs, extra beds, fridges and dressers are not allowed.

In the event prohibited furniture and/or appliances are brought into residences without the permission of Residence Services, the resident will be required to remove the item. Email housing@uvic.ca for more information. 

Mini fridges

The University discourages the use of mini-refrigerators due to the University’s focus on sustainability and addressing climate change. Mini-fridges use a significant amount of power per month and are far less power efficient per square foot than a full size fridge. If, however, you require a fridge, a high efficiency Energy Star rated refrigerator no larger than 3 cubic feet is permitted.

We recommend the following:

• All mini-fridges must be Energy Star Rated.
• The fridge should not be placed in the sun or in a warm spot if you can avoid it.
• Sufficient space between the sides of the fridge and walls or other furniture is required for proper ventilation.
• Only open the fridge door when needed.

Please note: Fridges must be removed when the student moves out or removal fees will be applied to the student account.

Small appliances

• Electric kettles are permitted in dormitory rooms or in the lounge. They must be CSA approved, in good working order, and have an automatic shut-off.
• No other small appliances are allowed in dormitory rooms. See Schedule B 3.4 of the Residence Contract for more information.

• We rent both bike and storage lockers to residents on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Only students currently living in residence are eligible to rent bike or storage lockers.
• Residents in Cluster units are not eligible to rent bike or storage lockers as each unit has a shared storage room.
• Rental periods cannot extend before or after the time of the resident’s occupancy.
• In September, lockers are rented for two semesters only.
• In January, lockers may be rented for one semester.
• Bikes cannot be stored inside any rooms or buildings in residence other than storage lockers.
• We have a limited supply of individual bike lockers and storage lockers.
• Students with sports gear are encouraged to rent a storage locker for their equipment.
• We offer two sizes of storage locker:
• Half-height lockers are 3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide, and 3-4 ft. from front to back. These are ideal for storing shorter items such as duffle bags, storage bins, hockey bags, rubbermaid totes, etc.
• Full-height lockers are 6.5 -7 ft. tall, 1.5-3 ft. wide, and 2-3 ft. from front to back. These are ideal for storing taller equipment such as hockey sticks, golf clubs, etc. 
• Learn more about bikes and cycling on our campus.

• $25.00 refundable deposit
• $60.00 rental fee (plus GST) for group bike lockers (September 2025 to April 2026). Group bike lockers are large rooms or cages located within specific buildings but are accessible from the exterior of the building. Students receive a key to the locker, a bike tag, and are assigned a numbered location within the locker where they can lock their bike.
• $100.00 rental fee (plus GST) for individual bike lockers (September 2025 to April 2026). Individual lockers are located throughout the residence area. There are 64 lockers, each of which can hold one bike.

• $25.00 refundable deposit
• $110 rental fee (plus GST) for a half-height locker (September 2025 to April 2026)
• $220 rental fee (plus GST) for a full-height locker (September 2025 to April 2026)

Applications for reserving a bike or storage locker will be available by mid-July. Submit a Bike or Storage Locker Request form through the . You must have received and accepted a room offer before you can access the request form.

• Students who rent a bike or storage locker in September for two semesters, and who leave residence early, are eligible for one semester’s refund of their rental fee only, plus their deposit of $25.
• Students who rent a bike or storage locker in January for one semester, and who leave residence early, are not eligible for a refund of their rental fee, but will receive a refund of their $25 deposit.
• Resident’s locker deposits are normally returned to them at the same time as their security deposit.
• Residents must move out of their bike or storage locker on the same day that they move out of residence in order to have their deposit refunded.

Internet service is provided as part of the residence contract.  about UVic's Internet service.

What’s Allowed on UVic Wireless?

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The university does not provide you with third party liability or property insurance. The university recommends you obtain a residential tenant insurance policy that provides coverage for both:

• loss or damage to personal property
• third party liability coverage for personal injury and property damage.

Insurance may be available as an extension of your family’s home insurance policy. Consult with your insurance agent to confirm that appropriate coverage is in place.

Or, you may wish to consider coverage from one of these insurance companies who offer insurance to students in residence:

• Aon 
• Apollo Insurance 
• Megson FitzPatrick 
• Waypoint Insurance 

Residents are invited to attend special Residence Orientation activities throughout the Move-in day weekend. A full listing of activities will be available in late August. Make special note of your Community Meeting time, as well as dinner times and locations for these days. 

You will also receive a copy of the Residence Orientation schedule in your Move-in day package and it will be posted on your floor. Ask your Community Leader if you have any questions.