At UFV Housing, you’re not just getting a place to live, you’re joining a community with built-in support, from CAs, Housing staff, counsellors, peers, and 24/7 assistance, so you can succeed, feel connected, and thrive.
Community Support
Community Assistants (CAs)
CAs are student leaders who live in UFV Housing. They are trained to:
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Mediate conflicts with roommates
- Connect you with campus resources
- Organize community events
- Respond to emergencies after business hours
Housing Desk Assistants (HDAs)
HDAs are students who are your first point of contact as a new housing student. They are information specialists who can:
- Support your move into housing
- Connect you with UFV services
- Help you manage mail, maintenance requests, and loan out supplies like cots, mops, and vacuums.
Support where you live
Our team helps connect you with campus services such as counselling, Student Support, and the Wellness Centre, and even brings some right to your building, including academic advising, career services, and library support.
Explore the Student Support Centre
24/7 staff support
Our Housing and Safety & Security team work together to keep housing students safe, connected, and cared for around the clock.
Housing team
- Your first point of contact for community questions, roommate concerns, and day-to-day support
- After business hours, a CA and Manager are always on call
Safety & Security team
- Conducts regular patrols in housing buildings
- Offers Safewalk (escort services) anywhere on campus, at any time
- Provides first aid, emergency response, and lost-and-found services
- Works closely with the Housing team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment
Emergency housing
UFV sets aside limited, fully furnished units for students in urgent need. Start with the Student Support Centre to connect with Housing Operations. Length of stay depends on need; fees may be supported through Student Affairs when appropriate.