Get the Student Housing Handbook
We encourage all prospective and current students living in student housing to read through the Student Housing Handbook.
New Arrivals
Regular check-in to Student Housing is between the hours of 9am and 7pm daily.
Anyone arriving after 7pm will be able to move in at 9am the next day.
Students arriving outside of move-in times — Local accommodations may need to be booked.
Holidays may impact move-in times as well. If you have questions, contact the housing manager of the location you are moving into.
What to Bring — a list of things you should and should not bring into housing
Housing Contacts
Dawson Creek Student Housing Manager Fort St. John Student Housing Manager
Live close to class
Housing fees include electricity, heat, hot water, access to the campus internet, and free parking for one vehicle per student (plug in and non-plug-in stalls are available).
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Student housing at Dawson Creek is located on campus, close to local businesses, restaurants and shopping. The secure, managed building features indoor and outdoor activity areas including a games room, student lounge, workout area, and several group study areas.
For your information, the housing contract is available here.
Capacity
Student housing has two wings with capacity for 190 students and includes assisted living units.
Bedrooms
Choose from one, two, three, and four bedroom units. There is also a two bedroom wheelchair-accessible suite on each floor.
Living Arrangements
Each suite has a comfortable couch and chair, a large picture window, and smaller windows that open. Assisted living suites have custom designed kitchens and showers.
Furniture
Each bedroom has access to Wi-Fi and is furnished with a bed, small dresser, computer desk, and chair.
Kitchen, Laundry & Cleaning
Each unit has a kitchen with a stove, fridge, table, and chairs. Each floor is equipped with a washer and dryer. Vacuum cleaners are available to borrow.
Supplies
Please see What to bring. https://www.nlc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/What_to_Bring_04-22-24.pdf
Floor Plans
Fort St. John
Student housing at Fort St. John campus provides a comfortable setting for students to live, while experiencing the spectacular sights of local wildlife. Located on campus near the north edge of the city, the building is close to scenic forest trails. Enjoy relaxing common areas with ping pong and pool tables.
For your information, the housing contract is available here.
Capacity
Student housing has capacity for 98 students and includes assisted living units.
Bedrooms
Choose from two or four bedroom units. There is also a two bedroom wheelchair-accessible suite on each floor.
Living Arrangements
Each suite has a comfortable couch and chair, and a large picture window. Assisted living suites have custom designed kitchens and showers.
Furniture
Each bedroom has access to Wi-Fi and is furnished with a bed, small dresser, computer desk, and chair.
Kitchen, Laundry & Cleaning
Each unit has a kitchen with a stove, fridge, table, and chairs. Each floor is equipped with a washer and dryer. Vacuum cleaners are available to borrow.
Supplies
Long-term stay students must provide their own bedding, linen, towels, dishes, and utensils. These are provided to short-term stay students.
Floor Plans
Paying your fees
Northern Lights College has implemented a new payment program where you are responsible for payment for the first semester (as well as security deposit), OR for the length of the program you are registered in. A new payment structure was implemented in September, 2024, and details can be found here.
Four month semester (Sept.–Dec. or Jan.–April):
3-4 bedroom suite: $2,240/bedroom per semester
2 bedroom suite: $2,520/bedroom per semester
1 bedroom suite: $4,760 per semester
Trades program stay (eight weeks)
3-4 bedroom suite: $1,120/bedroom per 8-week trades program
2 bedroom suite: $1,260/bedroom per 8-week trades program
1 bedroom suite: $2,380 per 8-week trades program
See page How to Pay for more information.
How to apply
To qualify to live in student housing at NLC:
- The principal resident must be a registered student attending classes at Northern Lights College or another recognized institution.
- Please review the College Student Housing Guide and Handbook.
- Pay the application fee.
- Complete the entire form, including the date and time of your expected arrival.
- Students under 19 years of age must have a parent or guardian complete and sign the Informed Consent section of the housing application.
- Housing priority will be given to first-year students, those who self-identify as Indigenous, and former youth in care.
Housing Application Forms
Send your completed application forms to:
Northern Lights College – Dawson Creek Campus
11401 8th Street
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G2
Email: dc-housing@nlc.bc.ca
Northern Lights College – Fort St John Campus
9820 – 120 Ave
Fort St. John, BC V1J 8C3
Email: fsj-housing@nlc.bc.ca
The College reserves the right to modify or cancel any program, course, timetable, fees, or objective without notice or prejudice.