Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ (Cheko’nien House)

Indigenous building names

UVic's new student housing and dining buildings have lək̓ʷəŋən names! We are honoured that Songhees and Esquimalt Nations have given us permission to use these names as a way to bring to life the language and the history of the People and land on which these buildings sit.

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Opened Fall 2022

Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ (Cheko’nien House) opened September 2022, offering unique amenities to first year residents. Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) will be open for Fall 2023.

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Creating Communities

Both new residence buildings will have a large multi-purpose lounge and community kitchen designed for programs, events and socializing.

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Making Connections

Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ (Cheko’nien House), opened in Fall 2022, providing shared lounges and study rooms on every floor, with great views of the campus.

Covid-19 Guidelines for Students

Please review our revised Covid-19 Self-Isolation Guidelines for 2023

Your home away from home

Please consider joining our convenient residence community and taking advantage of everything UVic has to offer. We hope to meet you in Fall 2023!

Construction notice

UVic is building new student housing that will provide much needed on-campus housing for approximately 600 students. Please be aware that construction work is ongoing in the Residence Services precinct bringing some unavoidable disruption, noise and dust. 

Learn more about UVic's new student housing project.

Learn more about student housing rooms and facilities through our UVic Residence Tour