Capilano University has officially opened Treehouse, its first on-campus student residence at the North Vancouver campus, aiming to reduce commute time for students who are travelling from across the Lower Mainland. The new six-storey building can accommodate 360 students, with the first residents moving in on May 30, 2026, and full occupancy expected by September 2026. 

🌳Quick Look of the Treehouse 

The new residence is named Lam̓íwa and θqétəw̓txʷ, words provided by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), respectively. Both names translate to “Treehouse” and reflect the vision of creating “a home in the woods.” 

• Project location: Main North Vancouver Campus 
• Student capacity: On-campus housing for 362 students 
• Accomodation size: 8,250 square metres 

🛏️Features and Facilities

Double and Single Occupancy Rooms

• Room Facilities: single bed, desk, chair, book shelf, closet and heater.
•  Note: Priority for single occupancy rooms is given to students with an identified need for special accommodation. Remaining single rooms are prioritized for students outside of their first year of study at CapU.  

Washrooms and Showers 

Public Areas

• Café and 250-seat dining hall, open to the public during regular hours 
• Study rooms, lounges and shared kitchens on each residential floor 

• Laundry facilities and secure bicycle storage 
• Multipurpose room and dedicated student support spaces 

• Indigenous-focused reflection space 

💲Housing Fees (per term)

Housing fee per term in North Vancouver Campus in Spring 2026

*For other fees and latest updates, please refer to the school official website.*

📝Apply to CapU Residence  

Eligibility

Students who are registered in a program at Capilano University and are in good financial standing at Capilano University are eligible to live in our community during the academic year. 

After Application

After you have applied for residence, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received with a timeline as to when you will be receiving an offer. 

• Conditional Offer:
  • Students who have not yet been admitted to Capilano University may receive a conditional residence offer. Check your CapU email regularly and confirm that you still plan to attend. A full residence offer will be sent after admission.
• Offer of Residence:
  • The offer includes your room type, fees, move-in date and acceptance deadline. To secure your space, log in to the residence portal and pay the $500 confirmation fee before the deadline.
• Waitlist Offer: 
  • When residence is full, students may be offered a place on the waitlist. You must confirm through the residence portal, but no payment is required until you receive a full residence offer.

👉View page to learn CapU residence’s important dates and application process. 

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Resource: CapU North Vancouver Housing