Welcome to Vancouver Island University Residences

Apply now for Fall 2010

VIU's student residences offer comfortable, convenient and cost-effective on-campus housing for students from all over the world.

Our residences are situated in a village-like environment near the heart of VIU's Nanaimo campus, close to classrooms, cafeterias and recreational facilities.

We believe that residence living is more than just a place to stay. Our goal is to enhance student's personal and academic growth.

Explore our website and learn more about living in residence. We look forward to meeting you in the future!

Summer Visitor Accommodation

Short-term accommodation for visitors and conference guests from May to August

Parking Changes Sept 2010

· For the Fall and Spring semesters, Residents must fill out a Parking Permit Application if they require parking. Permits can not be completed on-line.

· Parking will be "scramble" parking (no allocated spaces)

· Permit costs: $ 72 per semester plus GST ($75.60)

· Permits are only valid in WSH parking lots (not in VIU lots)


* Western Student Housing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vancouver Island University