Student Housing

Student Housing:

The BC Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced that all students living on campus are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All students living in housing at College of the Rockies will be required to provide proof of vaccination to Student Housing Services prior to moving in. More information about the process for providing proof of vaccination will be sent to all students moving into student housing. Please reach out to housing@cotr.bc.ca with any questions you may have. For more information on the BC government’s COVID-19 regulations, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/response

If you plan to live in Student Housing, you should apply at the same time that you apply for your program.

Life in Student Housing:

Applications for the 2022/2023 academic year as well as Spring/Summer 2022 are now open!

Our student housing is located at the Cranbrook campus
There are lots of fun activities and you have other students close by to talk and study with
It is your responsibility to apply for Student Housing.

Housing Options:

You may apply to live in either Purcell House, or one of our new housing facilities.

Our new student housing facilities are currently under construction and will provide secure housing for 100 students at the Cranbrook campus. Located just steps from the Cranbrook main campus, you’ll be able to travel to and from classes in minutes. And with the buildings bordering the Cranbrook Community Forest, you also have easy access to recreation trails right outside your door. These buildings will become available during the 2021/2022 academic year. Once completed, current residents of Purcell House may have an opportunity to transfer to the new buildings.

Please note that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our Student Housing application form – please complete this form on a computer, not your phone.

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Purcell House

New Housing Facilities

Student Housing Amenities

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Off Campus-Housing

Prefer to live off campus? Try online sources such as Kijiji and Facebook community groups, or search local property management firms.

Please note: College of the Rockies accepts no responsibility for off-campus housing. Housing found off-campus is secured at your own risk.

Rental Apartments

Living in a rental apartment:

There are many apartment buildings within walking distance of the College
Apartment placement is not provided by the College
Normally it takes at least one week to secure an apartment

Rental fees:

Rental costs vary, depending on availability
Most apartments are rented with no furniture so you will be required to purchase furniture, bedding and kitchen items after you arrive

Short Term Accommodations at College of the Rockies

Student Housing at College of the Rockies is centrally located in the city of Cranbrook and is close to shopping, transportation routes, recreational facilities and, and forest trails. Throughout the summer we regularly hosts sports teams, conference and event attendees, employees of companies working in and around the city, and individual travellers.

For Summer 2022, short term accommodations in student housing are available from May 16, 2022 until August 15, 2022.

Located right on the edge of the beautiful Cranbrook Community Forest, student housing at College of the Rockies offers easy access to forest trails for hiking and biking and is only a short drive away from world class golfing, kayaking, rafting, fishing and more. Within walking distance to shopping and recreational facilities, student housing also provides access to public transportation on campus.

Amenities

You will be welcomed to a clean, comfortable facility with your own private bedroom, shared common area which has a spacious kitchen equipped with supplies and appliances, laundry facilities (coin operated), running track, rugby/soccer field, patio with barbeque grill, common rooms with TVs, open Wi-Fi, and free convenient parking.

We have two building styles available:

The Village (Buildings 1-5) is our newest student housing facility. Suites in these buildings have private bedrooms as well as private washrooms, with three or four bedrooms in each suite. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair, closet and washroom with shower. Bedding and towels are provided in the room, but guests are responsible for placing linens on the bed.

Purcell House has private bedrooms with shared washrooms, kitchens and living areas. Suites in Purcell House have six bedrooms in them, and washrooms are shared between a maximum of three guests. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair and closet. Bedding and towels are provided in the room, but guests are responsible for placing linens on the bed.

Rates for Summer 2022*

The Village (Buildings 1-5)

$200.00/night for a full suite (4 bedrooms with private washrooms)
$375.00/week for a single room
$60.00/night for a single room

Purcell House

$230.00/night for a full suite (6 bedrooms with two shared washrooms)
$275.00/week for a single room
$45.00/night for a single room

*All rates listed are subject to applicable taxes

Reservations

Reservations for Summer 2022 open on January 4, 2022. Please contact us for availability by emailing us at housing@cotr.bc.ca or by calling Student Housing Services at 250-489-8282.

Student Housing

Student Housing:

Life in Student Housing:

Housing Options:

Please note that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our Student Housing application form – please complete this form on a computer, not your phone.

Check out our new Student Housing buildings!

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Mail Service

Laundry

Common Rooms

Off Campus-Housing

Rental Apartments

Amenities

Rates for Summer 2022*

The Village (Buildings 1-5)

Purcell House

Reservations

Student Housing General Inquiries

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