College of the Rockies, British Columbia, Canada

Student Residence applications are open for the 2020/2021 academic year - Apply today!

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You may choose to live in Student Residence, or in a rental apartment.

Student Residence:

If you plan to live in Student Residence, 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 are now open for the 2020/2021 academic year. 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 2020/2021 academic year. Once completed, current residents of Purcell House may have an opportunity to transfer to the new buildings.

Purcell House

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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.

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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.

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New Housing Facilities

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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.

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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

Student Housing Application Process:

To apply for student housing, download and complete the College of the Rockies Student Residence Application Form and submit it by emailing it to resapps@cotr.bc.ca, faxing it to 250-489-8240, or dropping it off in person at the Cranbrook campus.

Important note: Residence applications are only processed once an application fee of $35.00 has been received along with an application form. The application fee can be paid using the following methods:

Over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard credit card by calling the Residence Office at 250-489-8282
In person at the Residence Office (2700 College Way, Cranbrook BC) using cash, cheque, credit card or Interac (debit). The Residence Office is located in Purcell House student residence and is open for payments from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday, and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
In person at any College of the Rockies campus using cash, cheque, credit card or Interac (debit). Please contact the individual campus to confirm .
By mailing a cheque to the address below:

Purcell House Student Residence
Bag 9000, 2700 College Way
Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7

*Residence fees are subject to change.

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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 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-Friday: 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 2:00 pm-9:00 pm

Check out time is 10:00am 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.

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