East Village
Housing notices and key dates
As we prepare for important changes to campus housing, please take note of the following updates:
- Registration opens: Residence applications for the summer 2025 and 2025/26 academic year is now open.
- McGill Residence applications: Applications for McGill Residence will be accepted for summer 2025 but will not be available for fall 2025.
- Housing acceptance for 2025/26 academic year: Applications will be reviewed and processed starting the week of April 7, 2025 with acceptance notifications sent out weekly.
For details and support contact admin@truresidence.ca
Bridging the gap between on- and off-campus living, East Village features over 450 beds in four-bedroom furnished spaces and two and three bedroom apartment style suites.
Within East Village, students can choose between four-bedroom furnished suites and a limited number of apartment style suites. Priority is given to upper year students and family’s for apartment style suites. Each suite comes with a private bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen and dining area.
Apartments include all the amenities available in the suites, plus a spacious living area and a balcony.
Both suites and apartments are fully furnished, with all utilities including wireless internet. All residents have access to a central building with recreation, study and laundry spaces.
All East Village units (suites and apartments) include:
- A bed, desk, sink, kitchen with microwave, stove and fridge in each room
- A central building with kitchen facilities, card-operated laundry, big-screen TV and seating area, pool table, and foosball table
- Resident advisor support and planned social activities
- On-site management
- Front desk open 24/7 (located at Coyote Den)
- Security present at East Village from 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. daily
- Easy access to shopping across the street
East Village 2/3-Bedroom Apartments
East Village 4-Bedroom Suites
Not all rooms as shown in pictures.
Bedroom
- Double XL bed
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Closet
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Full-size refrigerator
- Electric stove
- Kitchen cupboards and pantry
- Kitchen table and chairs
Bathrooms
- Shower/tub
- Toilet
- Sink
Four-bedroom floor plan 
Two/three-bedroom apartment
Priority is given to upper year students and families for apartment style units. Apartment style units are only eligible for the three semester term (academic year and summer/Sept. 3, 2024 to Aug. 9, 2025).
Not all rooms as shown in pictures.
Amenities
- Living room
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Wireless internet
Bedroom
- Double XL bed (some bedrooms have single XL bed)
- Desk and desk chair
- Dresser
- Closet
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Full-size refrigerator
- Electric stove
- Kitchen cupboards
- Kitchen table and chairs
Bathroom
- Shower/tub
- Toilet
- Sink
Two-bedroom floor plan 
Eligibility
Family housing is available for families with or without children. Units are available to TRU students on a yearly basis to a maximum of four years.
Definition of family
For the purposes of admission to TRU family housing units, a family unit can be defined as one of the following:
- A single parent living with their child/children.
- A lawfully married couple/common law relationship.
- A lawfully married couple/common law relationship with their child/children.
Student status
To be eligible for family housing, at least one occupant must be a full-time TRU student.
Number of occupants
The number of occupants is defined according to the size of the unit.
- Two bedroom apartment: Two adults OR one or two adults with one child under the age of 18.
- Three bedroom apartment: One or two adults with two children under the age of 18.
Available to students living in East Village suites and apartments:
Front desk (located at Coyote Den)
- Photocopying
- Parcel pickup
- Information
Recreation centre
- Large screen TV
- Pool table
- Lounge seating
- Study space
Laundry room
- High efficiency washers and dryers
- TV and seating area
- Sink and folding station
Academic year (Sept. 3, 2025 - April 30, 2026)
In order to apply for housing a non-refundable $100 application fee is required.
Upon acceptance a $250 security deposit will be due. This deposit will be fully refundable after move out as long as your account is paid up to date and room is left clean and undamaged.
All rates include a $60 mandatory residence life activity fee that is non-refundable.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,785 | June 1 |
| 2 | $5,200 | June 1 |
| $1,735 | Oct. 15 |
| Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Before June 1 | Full refund of residence fees |
| June 1 – before Aug. 1 | $500 cancellation fee |
| Aug. 1 – before move-in day | $1,000 cancellation fee |
| Move-in day – before Dec. 1 | $1,500 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
| After Dec. 1 | $2,000 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
Three-semester academic year including summer (Sept. 3, 2025 - Aug. 14, 2026)
In order to apply for housing a non-refundable $100 application fee is required.
Upon acceptance a $250 security deposit will be due. This deposit will be fully refundable after move out as long as your account is paid up to date and room is left clean and undamaged.
All rates include a $60 mandatory residence life activity fee that is non-refundable.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8,528 | June 1 |
| 2 | $5,750 | June 1 |
| $2,928 | Oct. 15 |
East Village offers a limited number of two and three bedroom apartment style units. Priority is given to upper year students and family’s for apartment style units. Apartment style units are only eligible for the three semester term (academic year and summer/Sept 3, 2025 to Aug 14 2026). Please note all two/three-bedroom rates are per bedroom.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,160 | June 1 |
| 2 | $7,550 | June 1 |
| $2,760 | Oct. 15 |
| Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Before June 1 | Full refund of residence fees |
| June 1 – before Aug. 1 | $500 cancellation fee |
| Aug. 1 – before move-in day | $1,000 cancellation fee |
| Move-in day - Dec. 1 | $1,500 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
| After Dec. 1 | $2,000 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
Winter semester (Jan. 12, 2026 - April 30, 2026)
In order to apply for housing a non-refundable $100 application fee is required.
Upon acceptance a $250 security deposit will be due. This deposit will be fully refundable after move out as long as your account is paid up to date and room is left clean and undamaged.
All rates include a $30 mandatory residence life activity fee that is non-refundable.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,400 | Nov. 15 |
| Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Before Nov. 15 | Full refund of residence fees |
| Nov. 15 – before Dec. 1 | $500 cancellation fee |
| Dec. 1 - before Dec. 15 | $1,000 cancellation fee |
| Dec. 15 - before move-in day | $1,500 cancellation fee |
| Move-in day | $2,000 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
Summer semester (May 5, 2025 - Aug. 9, 2025)
In order to apply for housing a non-refundable $100 application fee is required.
Upon acceptance a $250 security deposit will be due. This deposit will be fully refundable after move out as long as your account is paid up to date and room is left clean and undamaged.
All rates include a $30 mandatory residence life activity fee that is non-refundable.
| Option | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,232.50 | April 15 |
| 2 | $808 | April 15 |
| $808 | May 15 | |
| $808.25 | June 15 | |
| $808.25 | July 15 |
| Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Before April 1 | Full refund of residence fees |
| April 1 – before April 29 | $500 cancellation fee |
| April 30 - before move-in day | $1,000 cancellation fee |
| Move-in day | $2,000 cancellation fee + cost of days stayed |
Payment methods
| Method | Details | How |
|---|---|---|
| Bill payee | We offer an online banking option for the following financial institutions: • BMO • CIBC • HSBC • RBC • ScotiaBank • TD • Desjardin • National Bank • PC Financial |
To add the Residence as a bill payee search for “TRU East Village” and select the payee titled “TRU East Village”. If you are unable to see “TRU East Village” please notify the Residence and we will assist you in selecting the proper payee. Please do not use the payee listed as “TRU RESIDENCE AND CONFERENCE CENTRE” or “THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY” or “TRU East Village-Dalgleish”. To identify your payment, you will be prompted to type in your Account Number which is located on the home page of your My Housing Portal. This is a six or seven digit account number. You can also find this number in the top right hand corner of your invoice. Please note: This payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
| Money order, certified cheque, or bank draft | Please make your money order, certified cheque or bank draft out to "CLC - TRU East Village" Send via courier to the address below: Attn: Residence Manager 704 McGill Road Kamloops, BC V2C 6N7 |
Obtain from your financial institution. |
| International payment | Pay through NorthStar in your native currency and it will be transferred to the Residence in Canadian dollars. | NorthStar Payment. Please note: this payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
| Cash or debit in person | Please visit East Village to make your payment. | TRU Housing: East Village 704 McGill Road Kamloops, BC V2C 6N7 |
| Credit card | Pay through NorthStar and it will be transferred to the Residence. | NorthStar Payment. Please note: this payment may not be reflected on your Residence account instantly, and may take more than five business days. |
Payments must be made directly to the Residence via one of the above listed options and cannot be paid to the institution. Payments made to the institution in error will be applied to any outstanding balances on your account with the institution.
By proceeding with your residence application, you hereby acknowledge that you understand and agree to the termination and cancellation policy.
Contact
620 Dalgleish,
Kamloops, BC
V2C 0M7
778-471-8530
eastvillage@truresidence.ca
