Go Global Office of Global Engagement

Housing

Go Global exchange students have priority access to on-campus housing through UBC Vancouver Student Housing. For details about on-campus housing including residences and fees, please visit the UBC Vancouver Student Housing website.

Please read this carefully before submitting your housing application.  

  • Although exchange students have priority access through dedicated spots for Go Global students, on-campus housing is NOT guaranteed due to high demand and limited space. Only 50-60% of students will receive an on-campus housing offer.
  • Only students who submit the online housing application by the deadline will be considered for a spot, determined by random lottery.
  • Students with mobility-related disabilities and chronic medical conditions who have special housing needs should check the UBC Centre for Accessibility website to see whether they meet criteria for priority housing and apply by the stated deadlines. 
  • We strongly advise students to prepare a back-up plan for housing due to limited space. For other housing resources, including off-campus options, check the UBC Vancouver Housing Information Packet 2024/25 (PDF).
When to apply

Details about the housing application deadlines can be found on our Key Dates page here. 

Exchange students: Apply for housing as soon as you have submitted your Go Global application and received your UBC Student ID number. There is no need to wait until you have been admitted. 

Due to the limited housing spots available, we strongly recommend students to prepare a backup plan. See the UBC Vancouver Housing Information Packet 2024/25 (PDF) for resources on finding alternate housing.

Housing application instructions
  1. Go to the Student Housing and Community Services Online Service Centre and log in under “UBC New Applicants, Students, Staff with CWL ID.” 
     
  2. Log in with SecureLink.
     
  3. Select “Student, Applicant, External Student Portal” to request your SecureLink. You will need your UBC Student ID number and the email submitted with your nomination.
     
  4. Select “Application” and then “Apply.” 
     
  5. Select the application for the year/session you are coming to UBC {i.e., 2024/2025 Winter Session (24W)} (Important: Select this option regardless of your exchange term.)  
     
  6. We will inform the housing office whether you are coming for one or two terms because there is no place for you to indicate this on the application. 
     
  7. Under "Faculty," enter “Exchange Program, year 1.” 
     
  8. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. Pay your fee via Visa or MasterCard only.

Questions: Contact UBC Housing at information@housing.ubc.ca for specific questions about your housing application and payment.