Semester fees

Fees for Academic Year 2024/2025

The application fee ($30.00) and Residence room deposit ($275.00) are due during the application process (in bold below). All other Residence fees will be due on the first day of move-in each semester (see move-in dates here).

Note: Fees are subject to change. All fees are approved by the Board of Governors. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars.

Fees per semester CA$ Due date
Housing application fee (non-refundable) $30.00 During application
Late housing application fee (non-refundable and applicable after July 1) $150.00 During application
Residence Room Deposit $275.00 During application
4-bedroom Suite Rental (per bedroom, per semester) $2923.25 First day of move-in
Residence Life fee (per semester) $52.00 First day of move-in
Residence infrastructure fee (per semester) $31.00 First day of move-in
5-day meal plan fee (per semester)  $2921.00 First day of move-in
7-day meal plan fee (per semester) $3094.00 First day of move-in
Parking fee (per semester, if requested)  $235.00 First day of move-in
Bedding package rental (per request) $35.00 First day of move-in
Nightly 4-bedroom suite rental (per bedroom, per suite, between semester dates)  $32.50  

Extensions between semesters

Unsure about your contract dates? Review your Residence contract or the move-in Housing web page.

Winter break 2024 extension

  • Winter break extensions are available to students living in Residence for the full academic year (September to April).
  • All residents staying on campus during the Winter break must apply for an extension through Housing portal and pay the extension fee for the nights they remain in Residence.
  • There is a nightly extension fee is $32.50, to a 10 night maximum fee of $325.00.
  • If you plan to leave campus for the Winter break but want to leave your belongings in your suite, do not apply for a Winter break extension. Please check your UNBC email for more information about leaving Residence over the break.  

 January 2025 semester extension

  • January semester extensions are available to students living in Residence for the January semester and will be continuing into the Spring/May semester.
  • All residents staying on campus during the January semester extension must apply for the extension through Housing portal and pay the extension fee for the nights they remain in Residence.
  • There is a $32.50 nightly extension fee. 
  • All students that apply for this extension will be expected to be present on residence during the extension period.
  • All students must pack and prepare to move to their new suites for the Spring/May semester.
  • If you are not present during the full extension period, you will not be eligible for the extension and will be expected to move out 24 hours your last exam. Students will then have to move in during our September semester move in date.

May 2025 semester extension

  • May semester extension are available to students living in Residence for the May/Summer semester and have confirmed housing for the September semester.
  • All residents staying on campus during the May semester extension must apply for the extension through Housing portal and pay the extension fee for the nights they remain in Residence.
  • There is a $32.50 nightly extension fee. 
  • All students that apply for this extension will be expected to be present on Residence during the extension period.
  • All students must pack and prepare to move to their new suites for the September semester.
  • If you are not present during the full extension period, you will not be eligible for the extension and will be expected to move out 24 hours your last exam. Students will then have to move in during our September semester move-in date.

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