Student Housing applications for the 2021/2022 academic year open on November 1!
You may choose to live in Student Residence, or in a rental apartment.
Student Housing:
If you plan to live in Student Housing, you should apply at the same time that you apply for your program.
Living in Residence:
- The Residence is located at the Cranbrook campus, and is only 225 steps from the main entrance! (Kootenay Centre)
- 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 Residence. Applications for the 2021/2022 academic year open on November 1. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, preferably at the same time you apply for your program.
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.
Purcell House
Purcell House is a secure building which provides housing for 96 students at the Cranbrook campus. Located only 225 steps from the main entrance of Kootenay Centre, means you can make it to classes in minutes.
Each living unit at Purcell House comes with six private bedrooms, a full kitchen, one washroom, and a fully furnished living area. Building amenities include two furnished common lounges, vending machines, and coin-operated laundry facilities. This building includes two accessible units.
Purcell House Residence Fees:
- 2020/2021Residence fees are *CAD$1940 per semester (four months)
- CAD$200 damage deposit
- CAD$35 non-refundable application fee that is required before you are placed on a rooming list
- Fees must be paid before you arrive
Note: We offer revised rates and payment deadlines for programs which fall outside of the standard academic semester (such as Trades programs). Please contact the Residence Life Coordinator for more information.
New Housing Facilities
Please note that these buildings are not yet completed but will become available during the 2020/2021 academic year.
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.
The new student housing buildings feature a private bathroom for each student and coin-operated laundry on each floor. Two-storey buildings will have a combined social/study lounge on the second floor while the three-storey buildings will feature a study lounge on the top floor and a combined lounge on the second. One of the three 3-storey buildings will provide accessible units.
New Housing Residence Fees:
- 2020/2021Residence fees are *CAD$2,200 per semester (four months)
- CAD$200 damage deposit
- CAD$35 non-refundable application fee that is required before you are placed on a rooming list
- Fees must be paid before you arrive
Note: We offer revised rates and payment deadlines for programs which fall outside of the standard academic semester (such as Trades programs). Please contact the Residence Life Coordinator for more information.
Student Housing Amenities
Internet
Student Housing Services provides a basic wifi connection within the buildings. However, to ensure a guaranteed connection, we encourage all students living on campus to purchase wifi through an external provider. Some students choose to wait until they arrive on campus to purchase wifi and are able to share costs with other students living in their suite.
Mail Service
All students living on campus are able to receive letters and packages. Students living in Purcell House each have an assigned mail box located at the front of the building where letters and small packages will be dropped off. If a package is too large for these mailboxes, Student Housing Services staff will email you to let you know you have received a package. You can pick up your package during office hours. Please make sure to bring your Student ID with you when picking up your package.
Mail for students living on campus can be sent to the mailing address below:
Student’s Name
Bag 9000, Room #_____
2700 College Way
Cranbrook BC V1C 5L7
Laundry
The laundry room for Purcell House is located on the first floor. Washers and dryers are coin operated and cost $1.25 each. Change is available from the Student Housing Services office during office hours. An ironing board is available for use in the laundry room. Irons can be signed out from the Student Housing Services office during office hours. Students are responsible for providing their own detergent.
Common Rooms
There are two common rooms in Purcell House for students to use. They are each equipped with soft seating and tables. The common rooms are located on the second and fourth floors, and residents are encouraged to use them.
At this time, common rooms are only available by advance booking. Please email the Residence Services Coordinator to request a booking.
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 Purcell House Student Residence
Purcell House is centrally located in the town of Cranbrook and is close to shopping, transportation routes, recreational facilities, and forest trails. Throughout the summer we regularly host sports teams, conference and event attendees, employees of companies working in and around the city, and individual travellers.
Short term accommodations in Purcell House are available from May 15 until August 10.
Located right on the edge of the beautiful Cranbrook Community Forest, Purcell House 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, Purcell House also provides access to public transportation on the College of the Rockies campus.
Amenities:
You will be welcomed to a clean, comfortable facility with your own private bedroom, shared common area which includes a spacious kitchen equipped with supplies and appliances, common washroom, laundry facilities (coin operated $1.25 each), games room with ping pong table and foosball, running track, rugby/soccer field, patio with barbeque grill, common rooms with cable television, open Wi-Fi, and free convenient parking.
Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair and closet. Bedding and towels are provided, but guests are responsible for placing linens on the bed.
Rates:
- Private bedroom with a twin bed: $30.00/night plus applicable taxes
- Private bedroom with a double bed: $40.00/night plus applicable taxes
- Six-bedroom suite: $200.00/night plus applicable taxes
Check In Times:
Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Check out time is 10:00 am on the day of departure
Reservations:
Please contact us for availability by emailing us at resapps@cotr.bc.ca or by calling the Residence Office at 250-489-8282.
Residence Life General Inquiries
College of the Rockies
Bag 9000, 2700 College Way
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-8282
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687 x3282
Fax: 250-489-8240
Email: resapps@cotr.bc.ca
