VIU Student Housing

What’s better than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Celebrating it with poutine!! Come through to Poutine Palooza on March 17 from 4-7 PM outside Cedar Centre for free poutine, drinks, and snacks. Grab a plate and enjoy some good food and good vibes with Student Housing.

Applications for the 2026/2027 Community Life Team close in TWO DAYS, get yours in while you can! Don’t miss your chance to join as a CL or SCL and make a difference in student housing!!

If you have any questions, reach out to your Community Leader or stop by the front desk and ask to speak with someone from management about the role.

Ready to step into leadership in student housing?

Join us this Friday at 5:00 PM in the Cedar Centre Boardroom to connect with the Community Life Student Leader team. Hear their stories, get the inside perspective on what the role is really like, and learn how you can get involved.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your sign. 👀✨

Join our team!!! Applications for the 2026/2027 Community Life Team are now open.

Interested in becoming a Community Leader (CL) or Senior Community Leader (SCL)? Come to our Student Leader Info Night on Friday, February 27 at 5 PM to learn more about the role and ask questions.

Scan the QR codes to apply online today.

If you have any questions reach out to your CL for more information!

CL application: https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/community-leaders-380177.html

SCL application: https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/senior-community-leaders-380178.html

This Thursday we have a treat, we have free hotdogs, snacks and condoms available. We also have materials for you to make Valentines, don’t forget to practice safe and consensual practices when showing your love this Valentine’s day!

Did somebody say dance? The Evening Island Social is back, and we’ve got none other than spinning tracks for us.

Join us in the upper cafeteria on February 7th for a full-on dance party. Expect mocktails (with optional edible glitter!), snacks, and plenty of fun moves and grooves all night long.

Not feeling super dancey? No worries, there’ll be a section set up for board games too. We can’t wait to see you then!! 🪩🕺

Welcome, Community Life! This Saturday , we’re hosting our Spring Orientation for students living in Student Housing. Everyone is invited to come by, enjoy some pizza, and hang out. If you’re joining Community Life for the first time this semester, we especially encourage you to attend.

You’ll get the chance to learn more about our community, explore what we offer, and start building meaningful connections and unforgettable memories with fellow residents. We’ll also have karaoke and board games to keep the fun going throughout the event.

We’re excited for Saturday and can’t wait to meet all our Spring students. We look forward to seeing you at our very first Community Life event of the semester!

Tomorrow is the final day of winter stay. Lucky for you… It’s a campfire night! Join your CLs Rory and Arshwin outside, behind the Cedar Centre building on Jan. 2 at 6:30pm for a fun night of treats, music, and campfire! If you’ve come to any event, at any point these past two weeks, thank you. To everyone in student housing, we hope you had very well deserved restful winter break ;)

Recovery Brunch is almost here! Ease into the new year with burritos, sandwiches, and snacks. Come hang out, relax, and kick off 2026 together with good food and friends!

Craft supplies, calm vibes, and space to think about the year ahead. Create something meaningful, and fuel up with pizza while you do it.

Join your CLs, Rory and Khushi for a glamorous nite of self-care! Unwind from the lingering stress of exams by taking care of yourself and bringing your best you into the new year! Meet in the Cedar Center Board Room at 6:30 for this Self Care Nite!