Did you hear that the B.C. Government is supporting UVic’s proposed student housing expansion? The GSS has been advocating for graduate student housing on campus for years, and UVic is now one step closer to that becoming a reality! Check out what Rosemary (your Chair) had to say as the student representative for UVic. Thank you so much to every graduate student that has made their voice heard throughout this advocacy work!
Check out Rosemary’s CBC interview, Times Colonist interview, their interview with the Martlet, and the UVic Instagram post announcing the housing expansion!
The province is committing $121 million to a new 510-bed UVic residence for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates. Building will start in 2026, and the project is to be completed in 2029. The building will include 150 studio apartments for grad students, and 360 beds in a four-unit cluster-style set up for upper-level undergrads. 70 of these units will meet BC accessibility standards for students living with disabilities.