Facilities & Parking

Bicycles 

Bicycles are to be parked in designated areas only; they may not be kept in rooms, halls, stairwells or walkways. Access to a bike locker is available upon request, contact the Male RD to register. Bikes should be locked when stored. Insurance is highly recommended.  

Music Practice Rooms 

Designated individual music practice rooms are available on the first floor of the Teaching Centre. These are open to anyone who wishes to practice with a piano. The Bunker, a room also available for individual and group music practice, is located in the basement level of the Student Centre, within the Rec Room. A sign-up sheet and schedule are on the Bunker door, and priority is given to Chapel and Vespers teams, as well as Travelling Ministry Team. For access to the bunker you must contact the Worship Arts Associate or Associate Dean of Students to receive a door code.  

Students are reminded that the general campus quiet hours are between 10:00pm-7:30am. 

Lost & Found 

General student lost and found is located at the Student Development Office on the 2nd floor of the Student Centre. All valuable items (i.e. rings, keys, ID cards), will be located at the front office reception in the Resource Centre. Columbia Place also has a lost and found located in the foyer of the gym.  

Parking 

Students and staff are welcome to park on Columbia’s campus. In the interest of campus safety, students are expected to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit (free of charge). Students should ensure that their parking permit is displayed, that they are parked in the correct designated area, and that they have valid insurance to avoid a fine or towing at the owner’s expense.

Students are encouraged to ensure all valuables are removed from their cars, and to consider using an anti-theft device.

Academic Year Permits are free of charge and valid from September 1st to April 30th of each academic year.

Students should register their vehicle via the Parking Permit Application portion of the pre-registration form each semester. Reception will distribute parking permits the first week of classes for new students. Returning students may re-use their permit from the previous semester. Permits may be obtained at any point in the academic year. If for any reason you decide to no longer park on campus, you may return your parking permit to the Front Reception Office.

Commuter students are permitted to park in the parking lot on the west side of the Student Centre with the exception of the reserved spots designated for visitors. Parking in reserved or visitor spots may be fined. Additional parking is available behind Columbia Place. Resident students may park by Redekop Hall and Columbia Hall.

Camping, overnight sleeping or residing in or under any parked vehicle on College property, including the construction of temporary or permanent shelters is strictly prohibited.

Textbook Store 

The Columbia Textbook store is located on the first floor of the Resource Center beside Reception. The textbook store carries all current semester textbooks and a limited supply of past semester textbooks. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Visit the Academic Information page for more information on textbook lists and return policy.