Residence rooms
Green College will assign you a room type before you arrive to live in residence. Each type of accommodation includes:
- Your own private workspace
- A large personal room
- A bed, desk, armoire, bookcase, two chairs and two lamps (a desk and floor lamp)
Please note in the photos below that some items have been purchased by residents. Unless they are the items listed above, they are not included in the room.
The different types of rooms at the College are:
Single room
Each single-occupancy room shares a bathroom with another single room.
These rooms measure approximately 180 square feet each.
Single room split
Two single-occupancy rooms share a bathroom in a two-level suite, with an additional shared living area.
Each split measures approximately 663 square feet in total, and each single room is approximately 180 square feet.
Studio room
A self-contained room with its own bathroom, suitable for single or double occupancy (priority is given to Postdoctoral Fellows, Visiting Scholars and couples).
Studio rooms measure around 312 (standard) square feet each.
See the Fees page for more information on differences in cost per accommodation option.
While we cannot guarantee your placement in a given room type, please discuss any particular needs or preferences with gc.membership@ubc.ca upon accepting your membership offer and tenancy.
Please note that our residential buildings are not generally suitable for persons with mobility or agility disabilities. Much of the property is on steep terrain, and there are many stairs throughout the facility.
If you have a disability of this type and are interested in applying for resident membership, please contact the Membership Coordinator at gc.membership@ubc.ca for more detailed information on the College's ability to accommodate your needs.
Residential grounds
A view of A North Residence from the fragrance garden with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Photo by Don Erhardt
Green College offers beautiful grounds and heritage buildings, and a peaceful environment to live, study, and pursue your artistic and musical goals. We offer shared facilities to resident members, including those pictured here.
Graham House and the Coach House
Piano Lounge, in Graham House. Photo by David Dunkley-Gymiah
Find spaces to curl up with a book and a cup of tea, play the piano, or plug in your laptop and study.
Green Commons
A view of Green Commons. Photo by Shona Dion
Watch TV or just hang out in this recreational room reserved for residents.
Grounds and gardens
A view of the garden. Photo by Shona Dion
Explore the stunning college gardens, including a rose garden and an outdoor patio sitting area. It's the perfect spot to catch the sunset.