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Make Tenth Street Student Housing a part of your college experience. Meet creative, intelligent people and develop friendships that will last you a lifetime.
Student housing offers a variety of accommodation from single dorm-style units with shared washroom and kitchen facilities to “pod” communal units with a choice of three or five bedrooms.
The “pod” units include a full kitchen, front-loading washer and dryer, a minimum of two bathrooms, and a comfortable dining and living area. Bedrooms consist of a single bed with storage, desk and wardrobe or closet space. Telephone, internet, cable, heat and lights are included in the per semester rate.
Rates
Fall 2024/Winter 2025 | Application Fee Due with application | Per Term Four months | Deposit Due on acceptance | One Term Total Fall or winter | Academic Year Total Two terms |
Five pod: front bedroom | $50 | $2,780 | $400 | $3,230 | $6,010 |
Five pod: back bedroom | $50 | $2,860 | $400 | $3,310 | $6,070 |
Three-pod bedroom | $50 | $3,000 | $400 | $3,450 | $6,450 |
Single dorm | $50 | $3,000 | $400 | $3,450 | $6,450 |
Shared dorm | $50 | $2,100 | $400 | $2,550 | $4,650 |
Suite: single occupant | $50 | $3,620 | $400 | $4,070 | $7,690 |
Suite: two occupants (per person) | $50 | $2,520 | $200 | $2,970 | $5,490 |
Application process
Selkirk College Student Housing is prioritized for students relocating from outside the West Kootenay region, registered in full-time programs and those with a minimum 50% course load. Students with less than a 50% course load may request special permission.
Room assignments are made based on the date of application and fee payment. Once applications are approved, an accommodation offer will be sent to the student. Space will be confirmed on receipt of the signed contract and damage deposit.
Complete the application form and return it to Student Housing, Tenth Street Campus, Nelson.
Deposits and fees
Application fee: $50 non-refundable fee must be paid before processing applications
Damage deposit: $400 payable on acceptance to student housing
Early check-in: $40 per night for stays before the specified move-in date
Late check-out: $40 per night for stays beyond the move-out date (24 hours after final exams)
Winter break: Student Housing offices are closed over the winter break. However, students may apply to stay through the break for a fee of $250.
Administration fee: $25 applied to any fees not paid in full by the due date
Students must pay their full-term housing fees six weeks before moving in (prorated if applicable). Space cannot be guaranteed until payment arrangements are complete.
Students awaiting student loans, scholarships and/or bursaries must sign a promissory note and submit a letter from the loans office confirming the expected amount of entitlement and estimated date of disbursement. The equivalent of one month's rent must be paid six weeks before moving in.
Payment options
Pay online through your financial institution. In your account, set up Selkirk College as a vendor. Then, use your six-digit Selkirk student number to pay your fees, just like a phone or utility bill. Payments will be applied to your student account in two or three business days. Note: We do not accept e-transfers.
Pay in person at the Silver King Campus or the Castlegar Campus. Campus cashiers accept cheque, money order, debit, Visa or Mastercard.
Mail your cheque or money order to our cashiers at the Silver King Campus in Nelson or the Castlegar Campus. Cashiers can be reached in Nelson at (250) 354-3244 or in Castlegar at (250) 365-1297.
All payments must be made in Canadian funds by certified cheque, bank draft, Visa or Mastercard. Please make cheques payable to Selkirk College.
Before you arrive
- Read the Student Housing Agreement thoroughly and make sure you understand the conditions and guidelines of living in housing. It may not be for everyone.
- Sign and return your Student Housing Contract. You will receive this with your offer package
- Fill out all information on the ID card and parking application and return them to the Student Housing Office.
- Read our checklist for what to bring.
- Read our Green Living Guide!
Address
Contact Us
Telephone: (250) 505-1393 ext. 11393
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Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4 pm
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