Somerville House, which opened in December 2004, is a residence for mature students who are registered in programs at VST, Regent College, Corpus Christi, UBC, or other nearby educational institutions.

• • Applicants must be 20 years of age as of December to apply for an academic year.
• • Applicants must agree to the policies in the Somerville House Residence Agreement (33kb pdf file).

Application forms are published online at the start of March for the following academic year. VST students are given first priority in housing assignments. A $30 non-refundable application fee is payable by credit card with the application form.

Contracts will be emailed from mid-April. Payment of the first month’s rent and a security deposit equal to 1⁄2 a month’s rent are due upon housing acceptance.

Amenities

• Monthly fees include heat, water, electricity, high speed internet, and cablevision.
• Individual locked mailboxes located in the entry lobby.
• Laundry rooms with coin-operated washers and dryers located on main and 4th floors.
• Common rooms located on main floor and 4th floor.
• Kitchen with stove, microwave, fridge and large freezer located on 4th floor.
• 20 underground parking spots available to rent on monthly basis.
• A courtesy locked bike cage provided in underground garage.

Note:

• All facilities are non-smoking.
• Residents expected to supply own bedding, towels, pots and pans, dishes, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• No microwave ovens or dishwashers provided in apartments.
• Housekeeping service provided only to common areas and lounges.
• No storage areas provided; any furniture that is moved must be returned to its original location before leaving.

Summer Housing

During the summer (May – August), Somerville apartments are available to the public to book. To enquire about summer rates and to book during the summer, please Email the Housing Office, or phone 604-822-6398, or call toll-free 1-866-822-9031 ext. 1. Note that bedding, towels, and limited kitchen items may be available during the summer at an additional charge.