THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA REGISTRATION

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION GUIDE 2016
UBC
IT’S YOUR
UNIVERSITY
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your hard work has earned you a coveted spot at one of the top 25 public
universities and top 40 research universities in the world,* in one of the
most beautiful places on earth. As part of the UBC community, you will study
alongside the best and the brightest students from across Canada and around
the globe, learn from leading professors in world-class facilities, apply your
knowledge, and challenge yourself in new ways.
* Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), Times Higher Education World University
Rankings, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings, Taiwan Performance Ranking of
Scientific Papers for World Universities, and Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.
“UBC was always one of my top choices.
There are so many opportunities for
enriching experiences to complement
your studies.”
Carolina Sanchez
Mexico City, Mexico
Biology (Honours in Ecology)
Student ambassador, Student Environment
Centre volunteer, and coordinator of the
UBC Free Store, Carolina completed her
first co-op placement at the National
Autonomous University of Mexico, in
Mexico City, studying the water quality
of the world’s largest wastewater irrigation
system. Find out how Carolina applied
her classroom knowledge to research
on mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica:
you.ubc.ca/ubc_stories
IT’S
YOUR
MOMENT
300,000+
ALUMNI ACROSS 120 COUNTRIES
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A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE AWAITS AT ONE OF
THE TOP UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD.
Since UBC opened its doors in 1915, it has become one of the world’s
leading universities, with an exceptional learning environment and
outstanding research in the service of the people of British Columbia,
Canada, and the world. Starting with 379 students, UBC has grown to
60,000 students across two campuses in the Okanagan and Vancouver—
all united by a shared passion for knowledge. From the 1,200 students
who marched in The Great Trek of 1922 to lobby for the construction
of the Point Grey campus, to exceeding Kyoto targets on reducing
greenhouse emissions in 2007, UBC’s history is rich in stories of
student-led achievements and inspiring change.
RHODES SCHOLARS
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Your offer of admission to UBC is not only an invitation to study at one of
the top universities in the world. It’s also UBC’s way of saying: You’re part
of our community. It’s your chance to be a part of UBC’s rich academic
legacy and to continue in the footsteps of the alumni who came before
you. Take your place beside future Nobel Laureates, Rhodes Scholars,
and Prime Ministers at UBC. Share in the next 100 years of research,
collaboration, and transformation.
NOBEL LAUREATES
CANADIAN
PRIME
MINISTERS
INCLUDING
JUSTIN
TRUDEAU
Tuum Est.
It’s yours, and it’s up to you.
CONTENTS
4 YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
16 YOUR CHECKLIST
26 STEP 5: REVIEW YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
6 YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
18 STEP 1: ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
28 STEP 6: IDENTIFY YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
8 YOUR CAMPUS: OKANAGAN
20 STEP 2: APPLY FOR YOUR STUDY PERMIT
30 STEP 7: REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES
10 YOUR CAMPUS: VANCOUVER
22 STEP 3: PLAN YOUR FINANCES
32 STEP 8: DISCOVER YOUR CAMPUS
14 YOUR CALENDAR
24 STEP 4: FIND YOUR PLACE TO LIVE
34 YOUR RESOURCES
YOUR ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCE
A commitment to academic excellence, award-winning faculty, and unique programs have
earned UBC a spot among the top educational institutions in the world. With hundreds of
specializations and innovative degree programs, UBC offers flexible learning opportunities
that are only available at universities of this size and stature. Meet with professors,
collaborate with peers, and personalize your program to align with your educational and
professional goals.
INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES
FLEXIBLE TEACHING METHODS
As teaching methods evolve, the learning environments do too.
Traditional venues such as lecture halls are incorporating new
technologies, and flexible workspaces are emerging to meet the
changing needs of professors and students. As a UBC student,
you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, libraries,
and facilities, and informal learning spaces that encourage you
to connect, share ideas, and collaborate.
you.ubc.ca/ubc-life/academics-learning/#spaces
A UBC education combines face-to-face classroom
methods with online content and digital media to create
an enriched learning experience. Depending on your
degree program, the course, and your professor, your
classroom time could be spent conducting experiments
in a laboratory, gathering research data in the field, or
solving complex problems with your peers. At UBC, you
have more agency, flexibility, and freedom to choose
what, how, and where you learn.
flexible.learning.ubc.ca
UBC Libraries
With 15 library branches across two campuses, UBC’s libraries
provide you with the space, resources, and support you need
to succeed. Access computers, study solo, book a meeting
room, or attend a workshop in one of the top research libraries
in Canada.
Okanagan: library.ok.ubc.ca
Vancouver: library.ubc.ca
3.9 MILLION IN-PERSON
LIBRARY VISITS IN 2015–16
5.6 MILLION VOLUMES IN
PRINT COLLECTIONS
$564
97%
97%
MILLION IN ANNUAL
RESEARCH FUNDING
1st
1st
Supplemental learning and support
Discuss concepts, compare notes, and develop study
strategies with the help of upper-year students who
have already completed the class. On each campus, you
will find Supplemental Learning opportunities or PeerAssisted Study Sessions to help you succeed.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/academic-supports/sl
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/success/student-supports/
peer-assisted-study-sessions
Learning Commons
Access peer tutoring and coaching, take part in
interactive workshops and study groups, and learn
how to improve your research and writing skills in
this collaborative space on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Vancouver: learningcommons.ubc.ca
2 MILLION EBOOKS AND
350,000 EJOURNAL TITLES
FAIR TRADE
CAMPUS IN
OF FULL-TIME FACULTYFAIR TRADE
CANADA
OF FULL-TIME
FACULTY
MEMBERS
HAVE PHDS CAMPUS IN
MEMBERS HAVE PHDS
CANADA
$564
MILLION IN ANNUAL
RESEARCH FUNDING
96% 96%
OF ALUMNI HAVE HIGHOF ALUMNI HAVE
HIGHSKILL
JOBS WITHIN FIVE
SKILL JOBS WITHIN
FIVE
YEARS
OF GRADUATION
YEARS OF GRADUATION
CHOICE AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM
As a UBC student, you are an active participant in your own
learning: in addition to lecture-based courses, you may engage in
small group discussions in tutorials, complete practical projects
in labs, or share your ideas in presentations and discussions
during seminars. UBC’s award-winning faculty are accessible
and eager to share their expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to
work alongside your professors to develop your analytical skills,
refine your concepts, and express your ideas in powerful ways.
you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/admitted/what-to-expect
4 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
“At UBC, undergraduate students work
alongside graduate students and faculty
in an integrated research environment—
we have shared in many research
successes because of this.”
Dr. Jonathan Holzman
Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Jonathan Holzman, an award-winning
professor for teaching excellence and
innovation, is conducting collaborative
reasearch with students that could lead to
faster internet and computing speeds. Learn
more about Dr. Holzman’s groundbreaking
research on nanophotonics:
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YOUR
OPPORTUNITIES
A UBC education extends beyond the courses of your degree program. Each year,
the University invests tens of millions of dollars in programs and services designed to
help you enrich your learning experience and transition to a career after graduation.
Get involved in campus life, work with a community organization, or take advantage
of UBC’s co-op program, the largest among BC’s post-secondary institutions. At UBC,
you’re encouraged to take the lead in your learning and venture into the world.
SHAPE YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE
STUDY ABROAD
Go farther.
Study engineering at the
University of Iceland in Reykjavik.
Step outside your comfort zone, switch up your learning
environment, and immerse yourself in another culture by taking
your education on the road. UBC’s Go Global program connects
students with study and research opportunities at more than
200 universities and institutions worldwide.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/global
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/about/go-global
GET INVOLVED
Give back.
Help facilitate computer literacy
workshops for residents in need
with the UBC Learning Exchange.
Discover the local impact of global issues, gain real-world
experience in your area of study, and make meaningful
contributions to important projects through community-based
experiential learning opportunities.
you.ubc.ca/ubc-life/leadership-volunteering
WORK
Gain valuable hands-on experience in your field with practicums,
internships, and co-op terms. Every year, UBC Co-operative
Education connects students with more than 4,000 job
placements at organizations like Amazon, Google, Microsoft,
Pepsi, Tesla Motors, Parks Canada, Ballet BC, Disney Interactive,
the Vancouver Canucks, and the Canadian Space Agency.
RESOURCES
Advising and Involvement Centre
Getting involved on campus is a rewarding way to connect and collaborate with fellow students.
At the Advising and Involvement Centre, you can get help developing and promoting a new event
or initiative, or find volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/getinvolved
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers
The Centre for Student Involvement and Careers is a hub that connects you to experiences,
resources, and people that will help you build your future after UBC. Discover leadership,
mentoring, volunteering, and workplace learning opportunities in the local community
and beyond.
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/about/centre-student-involvement-and-careers
Career Services
Make the most of your time at UBC and access hundreds of job opportunities on and off campus.
Take advantage of one-on-one advising services and online resources to explore your career
options, get ready for the job market, and access career-building opportunities around the world.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/careers
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/career
Get experience.
Perfect your programming skills with
a co-op placement at Facebook’s
headquarters in California.
coop.ubc.ca
“My academic courses acted as a starting
point that led to many new opportunities.
Now I’m conducting my own research,
creating new molecules, and doing things
no one has done before.”
Jeffrey Kerkovius
Kelowna, British Columbia
Chemistry
Winner of the 2015 Undergraduate Researcher of
the Year, Jeff Kerkovius is a born scientist. When he’s
not in the chemistry lab, Jeff can be found tutoring
his peers in the Chemistry Student Union, working
as a teaching assistant, or helping organize the 29th
annual Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry
Conference. Read about Jeff’s experience as a
student researcher at UBC:
YOUR CAMPUS:
2,000+ HOURS OF SUNSHINE EVERY YEAR
OKANAGAN
1.5 MILLION VISITORS EACH YEAR
2 WORLD-CLASS SKI RESORTS
CONNECTING CAMPUS AND CITY
As a UBC student, you have unlimited access to the Kelowna
Regional Transit System. Pick up your monthly U-Pass,
included in your student fees, at the Student Union Office in
the University Centre, and then use it to travel to and from
campus and explore Kelowna.
ubcsuo.ca/services/u-pass
75,000+
NEW JOBS IN KELOWNA
IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
588
TECH BUSINESSES
IN THE REGION
36
2nd
FASTEST-GROWING
CITY IN CANADA
STARTUPS AND
3,782 INVESTORS
MODERN CAMPUS IN A THRIVING CITY
ARTS AND CULTURE HUB
Canadian Culinary Championships
Center of Gravity Sports and Music Festival
Kelowna International Dragon Boat Festival
Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna offers year-round access to
outdoor adventures, vibrant arts and culture activities, and fresh local food. Seek
out one of the city’s many beaches when the sun is shining, and then head to the
mountains when the first snow falls. Check out an artist’s studio, or catch an outdoor
concert on the lakefront. Spend the afternoon picking cherries near campus, and then
kick back with a scoop of freshly churned gelato—locally farmed ingredients are at
the heart of any Okanagan meal.
UBC’s Okanagan campus, in the city of Kelowna, boasts state-of-the-art facilities for
research, learning, and living. Kelowna’s stunning natural surroundings and dynamic
economy have helped shape this modern campus, inspiring a commitment to
economic, environmental, and social sustainability that is reflected in the University’s
“living laboratory” philosophy. The Okanagan Sustainability Institute brings together
community partners and researchers from across faculties to study local challenges
with global relevance. Groups like Accelerate Okanagan offer students the chance
to apply their knowledge and provide management consulting services to local
companies and not-for-profits.
HOME TO
Disney Interactive
FortisBC
Sun-Rype
Immersive Media
VOTED ONE OF THE TOP
ENTREPRENEURIAL
CENTRES IN CANADA
EXPLORE UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS:
YOU.UBC.CA/OKANAGAN
YOUR CAMPUS:
VANCOUVER
1ST CITY TO BE NAMED
“MOST LIVEABLE IN THE WORLD”
FIVE YEARS IN A ROW BY THE ECONOMIST
TOP 3
GREENEST CITIES IN THE WORLD
TOP 5
FILM PRODUCTION
CENTRES IN THE WORLD
TOP 10
CONNECTING CAMPUS AND CITY
GLOBAL CLEANTECH CITIES
600+
As a UBC student, you have unlimited access to local public transit, including the
bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus. Pick up your monthly U-Pass, included in your student
fees, at the UBC Card Office in the UBC Bookstore or from U-Pass BC machines
on campus. You can also pick up a Compass Card at the same time and use both
passes to come and go from campus and explore Vancouver.
upass.ubc.ca
DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANIES
EMPLOYING OVER 16,000 PEOPLE
INTERNATIONAL HOST
2015: Host city for FIFA Women’s World Cup
2014–15: Host city for TED Talks
2010: Host city for Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
COASTAL CAMPUS IN A COSMOPOLITAN CITY
Vancouver is consistently rated one of the best places to live in Canada and the world—home to
cultural facilities and festivals, and outstanding outdoor adventures. Bike along the Stanley Park
Seawall or travel the scenic Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler to ski and snowboard at the best resort
in North America.* Within the city, you can enjoy thriving farmers’ markets, a booming food-truck
scene, and diverse districts, each with its own unique character.
UBC’s Vancouver campus is a city within a city—a large, self-sufficient place of learning within
easy reach of Vancouver’s downtown core. This research-intensive campus is an innovator and
incubator, generating new ideas and businesses in key industries, including energy, health care,
telecommunications, consumer goods, and software and video game development. The Centre for
Sustainability and Social Innovation in the Sauder School of Business at UBC uses business tools to
find viable solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Entrepreneurial organizations
like e@UBC cast a broader net, providing seed funding and mentorship for startups of all kinds
founded by members of the UBC community.
* As voted by SKI magazine readers for the 2015–16 Resort Guide.
10 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
HOME TO
Electronic Arts Canada
Hootsuite
Lululemon
Avigilon
99,000+ CYCLISTS
EXPLORE UBC’S VANCOUVER CAMPUS:
220 PARKS AND GREEN SPACES
YOU.UBC.CA/VANCOUVERTOUR
179 LANGUAGES SPOKEN
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IT’S YOUR
FUTURE
THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE IDEAS ARE TRANSFORMED INTO ACTION
“I chose UBC because I have
the space to learn about myself
and the flexibility to explore my
different interests.”
“UBC acts as a bridge that
will link us to our futures;
it prepares us for what’s to
come once we graduate.”
Felipe Rebello Chueiri
São Paulo, Brazil
Management
After receiving multiple offers from
universities around the world, Felipe
Chueiri knew that UBC was where he
wanted to study. In addition to offering
students a modern campus surrounded
by beautiful landscapes, UBC provides
exceptional student support and student
engagement opportunities—on campus
and around the globe. While at UBC,
Felipe was able to secure a summer
internship on Wall Street with one of the
largest commodity trading groups in the
world. Where would you go with UBC?
READ MORE STORIES ABOUT
UBC STUDENTS LIKE FELIPE AND ANN:
YOU.UBC.CA/UBC_STORIES
Ann Makosinski
Victoria, British Columbia
Arts One
At the age of sixteen, Ann Makosinski designed the “Hollow
Flashlight,” a flashlight that converts body heat into electricity.
This stroke of genius landed her first prize at the Google Science
Fair, a Time magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 designation, and a
segment on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. With a bright
future on the horizon, Ann wanted the ability to explore a
variety of different interests including science, writing, and film.
UBC’s unique Arts One program allows her the freedom to find
her passion while still accessing the resources and support of
one of the best universities in the country. What would you
explore at UBC?
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YOUR CALENDAR
International students: Study permits can take up to four months to process,
so it’s essential to apply as soon as you accept your UBC offer.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
1
1
1
1
Deadline to apply
for residence and
receive the first-year
residence guarantee.
Deadline to accept UBC’s
offer of admission for
most programs. Please
refer to your letter of
admission to confirm
your deadline.
International students:
Deadline to register for
Jump Start orientation on
UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Deadline to apply for
early arrival to residence
on UBC’s Okanagan
campus. Jumpstart and
Kick Start participants do
not need to apply.
1-31
EARLY JUNE
Transfer students:
Submit your final
transcript/report of
grades required to
confirm your offer.
Students with a
residence guarantee
are emailed their timelimited residence offer.
13-15
Students in Canada:
Destination UBC on
UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Programming for
Aboriginal students begins
early, on May 12.
Deadline to apply for early
arrival to residence on
Jump Start and Kick Start
participants do not need
to apply.
First-year students:
Deadline to register
for courses on UBC’s
Vancouver campus.
AUG 29–SEPT 2
16-31
Jump Start orientation
on UBC’s Vancouver
campus.
International students: Jumpstart
orientation on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
AUG 31–SEPT 3
Canadian students: Kick Start orientation
on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
3
Move-in day on UBC’s Vancouver campus. Jump Start participants will
be notified of their move-in day.
3-17
AMS Firstweek on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
JUNE–AUGUST
High school students: Submit your final transcript/report
of grades required to confirm your offer.
4
JUNE–AUGUST
Residence offers are sent out by email.
Move-in day on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Parent Conference on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
27-29
LATE JUNE
Students in Canada:
Destination UBC on
UBC’s Vancouver
campus. Programming
for Aboriginal students
begins early, on May 26.
Course registration
opens for first-year
students.
30
U.S. students:
Deadline to submit the
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) to ensure loan
funding for September.
15
SEPTEMBER
Canadian students:
Recommended deadline
to apply for federal and
provincial loans to ensure
funding for September
and to qualify for UBC
bursary programs.
31
Transfer and returning
students:
Deadline to register
for courses on UBC’s
Vancouver campus.
Deadline to register for
Jumpstart orientation on
UBC’s Okanagan campus.
5
MID-AUGUST
Residence room
assignment information
is sent by email.
Aboriginal students: Orientation on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
6
The academic year begins.
Imagine UBC orientation on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Create orientation on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
7
Deadline to pay your first instalment of tuition fees.
7-9
Week of Welcome on UBC’s Okanagan campus.
15
Canadian students: Deadline for general bursary applications.
Note: Dates subject to change. For updates, visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines
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YOUR CHECKLIST
You have received your letter of admission and you are ready to accept. Now what? Over the next
few pages, you will find a step-by-step guide to help you get ready for your first day on campus.
1
5
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
Accept your offer.
Pay the deposit.
Set up your UBC email.
Maintain your grades to keep your offer.
Submit your final transcript/report of grades required to confirm your offer.
2
APPLY EARLY FOR YOUR STUDY PERMIT
Check your program’s course requirements.
Contact an academic advisor with any questions.
6
Check Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the list of documents you will
need to prepare. Some items you may need to gather:
3
Medical examination report
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Two photos that meet Citizenship and
Immigration Canada specifications
P L A N YO U R F I N AN C E S
7
Check your program’s tuition fees.
Estimate total expenses.
Confirm your medical coverage.
Research financial-aid options and deadlines.
Set up a bank account.
Connect with a UBC staff member to get help planning your finances.
4
FIND YOU R P L AC E TO LI V E
Explore housing options on and off campus.
Apply for residence.
Accept your residence offer and choose your meal plan.
IDENTIFY YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Check your English requirements.
Check your Math requirements.
Determine if you are eligible for advanced credit.
Determine if and when you need to take the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test.
( I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S O N LY )
Letter of admission from UBC
Proof of funds
Proof of financial and social ties
to your home country
Passport
Custodianship form
REVIEW YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
REGISTER FOR COURSES
Review the steps for course registration.
Mark your registration date and time in your calendar.
Practise building course worklists.
Register for courses at your assigned time.
Pay your initial fees and note other payment deadlines.
Reserve your textbooks online.
8
DISC OV ER YOU R CAM PU S
Find out when your orientation starts.
Register early for Jump Start or Kick Start.
Pick up your UBCcard on campus.
Pick up your U-Pass or Compass Card on campus.
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1
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
1
You have a place at UBC, but we can only hold it for so long. To reserve your spot, you must
accept your offer and pay your deposit before June 1, 2016, or the date indicated on your
letter of admission. It’s important to maintain your grades for the rest of the school year.
YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE
You may receive offers to your first- and second-choice program at different times. If you are still waiting
to find out if you have been given an offer to your first-choice program, check the Student Service Centre
regularly for any status updates. If you receive an offer to both your first- and your second-choice program,
you can accept either program.
UBC’s Okanagan campus
You will be matched with a peer mentor—an upper-year student
in your program—who is eager to welcome you to the campus.
They are here to support your experience at UBC by answering
your questions and guiding you to activities and services. You’ll
be introduced to your peer mentor via email in mid-summer and
then in person at the Create orientation.
students.ok.ubc.ca/peermentor
Begin by visiting the Student Service Centre at students.ubc.ca/ssc
Log in and click Yes, I accept this offer and follow the steps to complete the deposit payment:
•$500 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
•$1,000 for international students
UBC’s Vancouver campus
You will be assigned an Enrolment Services Professional
(ESP) who can advise you on financial planning, assist
you with registration, and help you navigate the wide
range of resources available at UBC. Find your ESP in
your Student Service Centre account under Personal Info
and UBC Contacts.
students.ubc.ca/about/esp
All figures are in Canadian dollars. Your deposit will be applied to your first-term tuition fees
when you register for courses.
That’s just the first step. To secure your spot at UBC, it is essential that you review the conditions outlined
in your letter of admission, maintain your grades, and submit your final transcript/report of grades required
to confirm your offer.
Deferrals
Under certain circumstances, UBC will consider granting a one-year deferral (or two years for mandatory
military service) on an offer of admission. Check online to review deferral eligibility and deadlines.
you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/admitted/deferring-admission
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2
ARE YOU A U.S. STUDENT?
APPLY FOR YOUR STUDY PERMIT
( I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S O N LY )
Unless you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you will need
a valid post-secondary study permit to attend UBC for longer than six months.
Obtaining a permit can take several months, so submit your application as soon
as you accept your offer. You will want to be on campus by August to take full
advantage of the Jump Start orientation.
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United
States, you can apply for a study permit online, by mail, or in
person at any major U.S.-Canada border crossing. If you choose
to apply at the border, it is important to read the instruction
guide carefully, confirm if a medical examination is required,
and prepare all of the required documents—particularly proof
of adequate funds—before reaching the border crossing.
cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
UNDER 19 YEARS OF AGE?
If you are under 17 years of age, you are required to have a
custodian in order to study in Canada. If you are 17 or 18 years
old, this requirement may be waived at the discretion of your
visa officer. Please note that the need for custodianship might
add several weeks to the study permit application process.
cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-minors.asp
If you are unable to find a custodian, one option is to contact
First Choice International:
+1.604.984.0868
[email protected]
fciplacement.com
GET ANSWERS
Learn which documents you need to study at UBC.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/international/prearrival/
immigration/studypermit
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/registration/
immigration-documents
Find out how long it will take to process your application for a
study permit.
cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/students.asp
Speak to a UBC advisor about your situation.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/international/welcome.html
[email protected]
+1.250.807.8822
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/about/isd
[email protected]
+1.604.822.5021
ALREADY STUDYING IN CANADA?
If you are already attending high school in Canada on a study
permit, please note that this permit does not allow you to
study at the university level. You must renew and change the
conditions on your permit in order to attend UBC.
cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp
If you are transferring to UBC from another Canadian
educational institution, you can visit the Citizenship and
Immigration Canada website to report your transfer or apply to
extend your study permit.
If you are currently visiting Canada without a valid postsecondary study permit, you must obtain one before starting
your first term at UBC. You can submit your application online.
cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp
GET READY
When you apply for a study permit, Citizenship and
Immigration Canada (CIC) may require you to provide
the following or other documents:
GET INFORMATION ONLINE
Find information online about study permits.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/international/prearrival/immigration/studypermit
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/registration/immigration-documents/study-permits
Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires some international students to pass a medical examination or
provide criminal record checks before a study permit can be issued. Depending on your country of citizenship,
you may also be required to provide biometric information (fingerprints and photos) at your local visa
application centre (VAC). If you do not have access to the online application, you will need to submit a paper
application to your regional visa office. Please note that if you are required to submit biometric information,
you may only submit your application online or in person at the VAC, and not by mail.
cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp
• L etter of admission from UBC
•P
roof of funds
• Proof of financial and social ties to your home country
• Passport
• Custodianship form
• Medical examination report
•T
emporary Resident Visa (TRV)
•E
lectronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
•T
wo photos that meet CIC specifications
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
PLAN YOUR FINANCES
To succeed at UBC, you and your family or financial supporters need to understand the
financial commitment required, and plan accordingly. Our online cost calculator is a
great tool to help you get started. you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/cost/#cost-calculator
BUDGETING FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR
Note: All figures are estimated in Canadian dollars for the 2015–16 academic year and are based on a first-year full course load. Living costs cover an
eight-month period and are based on a typical student’s experience in residence. Goods and services are subject to inflation, which has remained relatively
stable at between 1% and 3% in recent years.
$4,990+
$26,400+
DOMESTIC TUITION
INTERNATIONAL TUITION
Depending on your area of study
Depending on your area of study
$10,000+
$3,400+
$4,000+
ROOM AND BOARD
OTHER LIVING EXPENSES
STUDY RESOURCES
Including on-campus residence
and meal plan
Including telephone and internet service,
personal care, clothes, hobbies, and recreation
Including equipment, textbooks,
and student fees
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Tuition
For the 2015–16 academic year, tuition for Canadian citizens or
permanent residents is calculated at $166.27 per credit for most
programs, regardless of where you live. Tuition fees are higher for
the International Economics program ($266.00 per credit) and the
Pharmacy (Entry-to-Practice PharmD) program ($397.09 per credit).
Tuition fees increase after first year for Applied Science ($177.49 per
credit) and the Commerce program in the Sauder School of Business
($246.36 per credit).
Tuition is reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, in
consultation with students. New fees for 2016–17 will be posted on
you.ubc.ca as soon as they are available and will take effect at the
beginning of May 2016. In recent years, the Board has limited annual
increases to between 2% and 3%.
UBC works with prospective students and their families to ensure
that no eligible Canadian student is prevented from attending the
University for financial reasons alone. If you do not have access
to the financial resources required for a university education, UBC
can help you develop a financial plan and learn how to access the
financial support available.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/cost
Scholarships and awards
UBC is strongly committed to recognizing students for academic
excellence, community and school involvement, and demonstrated
leadership through merit- and need-based awards. You may
already be familiar with the University’s entrance awards, but other
scholarships and awards are available for subsequent years of study.
Review eligibility requirements and application deadlines closely.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-canadian
Loans
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
or abroad, you may be eligible for federal and provincial student
loans. If you do not currently live in Canada, apply to the province
where you last resided. If you hold Canadian citizenship but have
never lived in Canada, apply through the province of BC
(StudentAid BC).
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/loans-bursaries/loans-canadianus-students
Bursaries
BC’s General Bursary and Affiliation Program offers non-repayable,
need-based bursaries. If you have a student loan and unmet
financial need, a general bursary can help fill the gap between your
educational costs and government assistance. If you are connected
to a specific club, trade union, company, geographic region, or
demographic group, there may be an affiliation bursary out there for
you. Review eligibility requirements and deadlines closely.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/loans-bursaries/bursaries
Tuition
For the 2015–16 academic year, tuition for international students is
calculated at $879.97 per credit for most programs. Tuition fees are
higher for the Commerce program in the Sauder School of Business
($985.97 per credit) and the International Economics program
($1,054.97 per credit). Additional program fees may apply if you
are enrolled in one of UBC’s first-year programs such as Vantage
One Program, Conditional Admission Program, and English
Foundation Program.
Part-time employment
If you are a full-time UBC student with a valid Canadian study
permit, you are eligible to work part-time on or off campus.
Programs like Work Learn and Work Study can help you find job
opportunities on campus, and many degree programs also offer
paid co-op placements or internships.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/careers/services/workstudy.html
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/worklearn
Tuition is reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, in
consultation with students, and an increase is anticipated for the
2016–17 academic year. The new fees will be posted on you.ubc.ca
as soon as they are available and will take effect in May 2016.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/cost
Payment options
You have several options for transferring money to Canada to pay
your tuition and fees, including international funds transfer through
UBC’s Western Union, online banking, and wire transfer/deposit.
students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/tuition/payment/
international
Scholarships and awards
UBC is strongly committed to recognizing students for academic
excellence, community and school involvement, and demonstrated
leadership through merit awards, and merit- and need-based
awards. In addition to the University’s entrance awards, other
scholarships and awards are available for subsequent years of study.
Review eligibility requirements and application deadlines closely.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-international
Loans
U.S. citizens can apply for direct lend Stafford and PLUS loans
through the U.S. government. In addition to a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, you will need to complete a
U.S. loan request form, a master promissory note, and entrance
counselling to apply for Stafford funding. If your parents are
applying for a PLUS loan, they will need to complete a PLUS master
promissory note and a PLUS application. Pell Grants, Perkins Loans,
and other types of non-repayable federal aid are not available for
study in Canada.
you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/loans-bursaries/loans-canadianus-students
Part-time employment
Part-time employment can help you develop your professional
skills and learn in a work environment. Programs like Work Learn
and Work Study can help you find job opportunities on campus,
and many degree programs also offer paid co-op placements or
internships
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/careers/services/workstudy.html
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/worklearn
Payment options
You have several options for paying your tuition and fees, including
online banking, electronic funds transfer, in-person cheque or debit,
and cash at an HSBC branch.
students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/tuition/payment/domestic
Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs) are available on both
UBC campuses.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/international/lifeatubc/money/
banking
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/living/banking
You are encouraged to pay your tuition fees in your home currency
using UBC’s Western Union international funds transfer. You do
not need to have a Canadian bank account. This method offers
competitive exchange rates with no additional transaction fees,
and secures an exchange rate for 72 hours, removing much of the
uncertainty around the total payment amount.
students.ubc.ca/paybyift
Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs) are available on
both campuses.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/international/lifeatubc/money/
banking
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/living/banking
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about planning for your UBC
education, there is someone who can help.
Contact Student Services and Financial Support
with your questions about tuition, loans, and
awards:
+1.250.807.9100
+1.866.596.0767 (toll-free)
students.ok.ubc.ca/finance/welcome.html
Your personal Enrolment Services Professional
(ESP) can walk you through your funding options
and help you put together a customized financial
plan. Find your ESP in your Student Service Centre
account under Personal Info and UBC Contacts, or
contact Enrolment Services:
+1.604.822.9836
+1.877.272.1422 (toll-free)
students.ubc.ca/about/esp
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
FIND YOUR PLACE TO LIVE
Where you choose to live will help shape your UBC experience. If you are looking for
a supportive environment, a close-knit community, and easy access to on-campus
services and facilities, residence is for you. If you prefer an independent lifestyle, you
will find all sorts of off-campus housing options nearby.
If you didn’t apply for on-campus housing when you submitted your application for admission to UBC, don’t
delay. Your place in residence is only guaranteed if you are a first-year student who is graduating from high
school in 2016, if you apply by the May 1, 2016 residence application deadline for eight-month housing, and
if you accept UBC’s offer of admission by June 1, 2016. Residence offers are sent by email between June and
August, so keep an eye on your inbox. You will have just one week to accept your residence offer and pay
the deposit.
As a first-year student, you will live in a single room, studio, one-bedroom, or four-bedroom apartment,
some of which have kitchen facilities or additional furnishings. Your UBCcard can be used at any food service
location on campus, including Booster Juice, Extreme Pita, Green Thread Market, Starbucks, Sunshine Cafe,
Taco Del Mar, Tim Hortons, plus select off-campus vendors, including Momo Sushi and Okanagan Pizza.
Residence: okanagan.housing.ubc.ca/residences-rooms/residences
Dining: okanagan.housing.ubc.ca/dining/meal-plans
As a first-year student, you will most likely share a room in Totem Park or Place Vanier. With your flexible
meal plan, you can eat when and where you want on campus. The University’s dining rooms proudly serve fair
trade coffee, free-range meat and eggs, and locally sourced poultry and dairy. Around campus you’ll find an
additional 30 food vendors, including a growing number of food trucks, offering sushi, falafels, pub food, pizza,
and much more.
Residence: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/residences-rooms/residences
Dining: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/dining/meal-plans
Arriving early?
If you need to move in to residence before UBC’s official move-in day and you qualify for early arrival, submit
an application by July 15, 2016. If you are registered for the Jump Start or Kick Start orientation program, your
early arrival has already been noted. There’s no need to submit a separate application.
Okanagan: okanagan.housing.ubc.ca/residence-life/moving-in/early-arrival
Vancouver: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/applications/eligibility
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OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
If you have time to walk around local neighbourhoods, vacancy signs posted on rental properties and houses
can yield some great finds close to campus. Otherwise, browse online resources, or check out the notice
boards in the University Centre on UBC’s Okanagan campus or the AMS Nest and International House on
Okanagan: okanagan.housing.ubc.ca/other-housing/live-off-campus
Vancouver: vancouver.housing.ubc.ca/other-housing/off-campus-housing
NEED A PLACE TO CALL HOME ON CAMPUS?
UBC’s Collegia are on-campus spaces designed to look and feel just like a living room. If you live off campus
and commute to class, a collegium is a great place to study, eat your lunch, meet up with friends, or catch
your breath between lectures and labs.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/campuslife/collegia
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/campus/discover/collegia
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First-year credit: Find out if you are eligible for credit/exemption for a first-year course you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/applied/first-year-credit
Okanagan:
Contact your faculty for program planning information
ok.ubc.ca/directories/facultiesschools.html
REVIEW YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
Vancouver:
Contact your faculty for program planning information
ubc.ca/our-campuses/vancouver/directories/faculties-schools.html
UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS
DEGREES OFFERED
STANDARD TIMETABLE
DECLARE YOUR MAJOR
WHAT TO TAKE IN FIRST YEAR (TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COURSE LOAD)
FACULTY OF CREATIVE AND CRITICAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary Performance)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
No
Varies by program, generally at the end of
first or second year
BA—Varies. Generally includes 6 credits of †English, study in a language other than English, 6 credits of Science, electives, and prerequisites for
intended major (30 credits).
fccs.ok.ubc.ca
BFA—Interdisciplinary Performance—CCS 100, CRWR 150, CRWR 160, THTR 101, THTR 102, THTR 103, THTR 111, THTR 280, VISA 090, VISA
106, VISA 104, VISA 105 (33 or 36 credits).
BFA—Visual Arts—6 credits of †ENGL, ARTH 101, ARTH 102, CCS 100, VISA 090, VISA 102, VISA 103, VISA 104, VISA 105, VISA 106, (30 credits).
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Management
No, standard timetable for
third year only
No (options in fourth year)
MGMT 100, 200; †ENGL 112; ECON 101; MATH 100 or 116; PSYO 111; STAT 121 or 124; 9 credits of elective (30 credits).
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
No
BA—after second year
BSc—after first year
BA—6 credits of †English; study in a language other than English; 6 credits of Science; prerequisites for intended major or electives (30 credits).
Bachelor of Applied Science
Yes
End of second year
APSC 169, 171, 172, 173, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183 (36 credits).
Bachelor of Human Kinetics
No
No
3 credits †ENGL; HMKN 100, HMKN 101, HMKN 105, HMKN 190, HMKN 191 and 9 credits of electives (30 credits).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No
No
3 credits †ENGL; NRSG 101, 111, 112, 113, 120, 122, 123, 126, 136; BIOL 131, 133; and HINT 110 (32 credits).
DEGREES OFFERED
STANDARD TIMETABLE
DECLARE YOUR MAJOR
WHAT TO TAKE IN FIRST YEAR (TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COURSE LOAD)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering)
Dual degree with Faculty of Arts
Yes
End of first year
APSC 122, 150, 160; CHEM 154; MATH 100, 101, 152; PHYS 157, 158, 159, 170; also: *ENGL 112 or 111 or 110; 3 credits of a Complementary Studies
elective (36 credits).
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Media Studies
Dual Arts degree program with Sciences Po in France
Dual degree with Sauder School of Business (Bachelor + Master of Management)
Dual degrees with Faculty of Science and Faculty of Applied Science
Yes (BMS)
Optional (BA and BFA)
BA/BFA—varies by department, generally end of
first or second year
BMS—N/A, option to add a minor
BA or BFA—varies; generally includes the writing requirement as well as a mix of other requirements, electives, and prerequisites for intended
specializations (30 credits).
BMS—ASTU 100A, CRWR 213, VISA 110, FIST 100, JRNL 100, CPSC 103 or 110, 9 credits of electives (31 credits).
For more details, visit students.arts.ubc.ca/advising/degree-requirements
Optional first-year programs: Coordinated Arts cap.arts.ubc.ca, Arts One artsone.arts.ubc.ca
Bachelor of Dental Science
Yes
No
BIOL 153, CHEM 121, DHYG 106, DHYG 108, DHYG 110, *ENGL 110, *ENGL 112, PSYC 101, PSYC 102.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Forest Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation
Bachelor of Science in Wood Products Processing
Bachelor of Urban Forestry
No
Natural Resources Conservation—end of
second year
Varies by program. Generally includes 3 or 6 credits of *ENGL; BIOL 111, 121, and 140; CHEM 111 or 121 and/or PHYS 100 or 101; ECON 101 and 102;
3 or 6 credits of first-year MATH; WOOD 120 (WPP program); CONS 101 (NRC program) (up to 33 credits).
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Dual degree with Faculty of Education (BSc FNH only)
No
Second year
Varies by program. Most students take LFS 100; LFS 150 or *ENGL 112; BIOL 112, 121, 140; CHEM 111 or 121, and CHEM 123; MATH 102, 103
(or equivalent); PHYS 101 (or PHYS 117); ECON 101, 102 may also be required for some programs (32 credits).
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (requires prior degree)
Dual degrees with Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and School of Music
Optional
End of first year
First-year courses must include a minimum 12 credits from the lower-level requirements in the Faculty of Science, and any other courses to fulfill
specific intended specialization admission requirements. A minimum 24 total credits are required to be promoted to second year.
One communication course is recommended (SCIE 113, *ENGL). Most students take 27-30 credits.
For more details, visit science.ubc.ca/students/new
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree
Dual Commerce and Arts degree program with Sciences Po in France
Yes, for first-year Commerce students
and Management students after
finishing undergraduate program
Commerce—third year
Master of Management—dependent on Bachelor program
Commerce—COMM 101, 290, 291, 292; ECON 101, 102; MATH 104 or 184; *ENGL 112 or 120 or 121; 6 credits of non-Commerce
electives (30-31 credits).
Master of Management—students will take the typical first-year course load for their chosen bachelor degree, plus COMM 101 in the fall semester.
management.ok.ubc.ca
IRVING K. BARBER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ikbsas.ok.ubc.ca
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
BSc—6 credits of Math; 6 credits of Chemistry; 6 credits of Physics; 6 credits of †English; prerequisites for intended major or electives (30 credits).
(within the Faculty of Applied Science)
engineering.ok.ubc.ca
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND EXCERCISE SCIENCES
(within the Faculty of Health and Social Development)
hes.ok.ubc.ca
SCHOOL OF NURSING
(within the Faculty of Health and Social Development)
nursing.ok.ubc.ca
UBC’S VANCOUVER CAMPUS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE
(Engineering)
engineering.ubc.ca
FACULTY OF ARTS
arts.ubc.ca
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
dentistry.ubc.ca
FACULTY OF FORESTRY
www.forestry.ubc.ca
FACULTY OF LAND AND FOOD SYSTEMS
landfood.ubc.ca
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
science.ubc.ca
BUF—APBI 200; BIOL 111 and 121; CONS 200; ECON 101; 3 credits of *ENGL; SOCI 100A; UFOR 100; and 6 credits of restricted
electives (30 credits).
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Optional first-year programs: Coordinated Science csp.science.ubc.ca, Science One scienceone.ubc.ca
SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
sauder.ubc.ca
Optional first-year programs: Bachelor of Commerce—combined major, Business and Computer Science.
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Dual degree with Faculty of Education (Secondary Education)
No
Second year
*ENGL 112; KIN 103, 151, 161, 190, 191, electives (30 credits).
Bachelor of Music
Dual degree with Faculty of Education
Dual degree with Faculty of Science
No
Upon admission
(within the Faculty of Arts)
Each student meets with a Music advisor to plan coursework. Varies by major but usually includes *ENGL 100 or WRDS 150; MUSC courses
(history, theory, technology, musicianship, lessons, ensemble); electives (30-34 credits).
VANCOUVER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Bachelor of International Economics
Yes
N/A, option to add a minor
ECON 101, ECON 102, COEC 126, WRDS 150, MATH 104 (or MATH 184), MATH 105, and electives (30 credits).
SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY
(within the Faculty of Education)
kin.ubc.ca
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
music.ubc.ca
(within the Faculty of Arts)
economics.ubc.ca
* Unless exempted, a Level 5 in the LPI exam is a prerequisite for entry to 100-level English courses (Vancouver campus). See Step 6 on page 28 for further details.
† There are entry requirements for 100-level English courses (Okanagan campus). See Step 6 on page 28 for further details.
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
IDENTIFY YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Most undergraduate programs at UBC take four years or eight full-time academic terms
to complete. Some programs follow standard timetables while others let you build your
own schedule. Understanding your program requirements is a critical first step in building
your timetable.
If you are currently attending a post-secondary institution and have questions about program requirements or first-year
credit, contact your academic advisor listed in the charts below.
INTEGRATED CURRICULA
If you are a first-year student in Arts or Science on UBC’s Vancouver campus, programs like Arts One, Science One,
the Coordinated Arts Program (CAP), and the Coordinated Science Program (CSP) offer an alternative approach to
learning. If you are interested in a structured and integrated curriculum, want to be part of a small community, and feel
you could benefit from dedicated spaces for studying and socializing, one of these programs could be for you.
Arts:
artsone.arts.ubc.ca
cap.arts.ubc.ca
Science:
scienceone.ubc.ca
csp.science.ubc.ca
CHANGING DEGREE PROGRAMS OR CAMPUSES
If you are considering transferring to another UBC faculty, school, or campus to complete your degree, speak to an
academic advisor as early as possible to make sure you meet the admission criteria and complete the appropriate
prerequisites. Generally, prerequisites will be similar to the required or recommended first-year courses for students
already in that program. Keep in mind that you may face limits on the number of courses you can take outside your
current faculty.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about your program’s requirements, there is someone who can help.
A centralized academic advising unit will connect you with an academic advisor who can answer your questions
about program planning and help you choose courses that meet your program requirements.
students.ok.ubc.ca/advising
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
As a UBC undergraduate, you will likely need credits in English or Writing to complete your degree. Be sure to check your
program requirements, as you may need to take the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test as early as this summer in order
to meet English requirements in your first year. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) cannot be used to meet your first-year English requirement, but full or partial credit may be
awarded for certain advanced curricula (AP, IB, UK A Levels) if your final grade meets UBC’s standards. Requirements vary by
program and campus, so please consult the online resources below for more information.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/enrolment-services/course-registration/first-year-english
Vancouver: english.ubc.ca/ugrad/1styear
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): www.lpitest.ca
MATH REQUIREMENT
Most degree programs require math. First-year calculus courses at UBC require a minimum grade in BC Pre-calculus 12 (or
a Canadian or international curriculum equivalent) and some require completion of a high school calculus course. To stay
registered in a first-year calculus course, you must meet the eligibility requirements or take the UBC Math Basic Skills Test
during the first week of classes in September. Satisfactory results on this test will qualify you to register in the course, space
permitting, even if your high school math grades do not meet the minimum requirements. Requirements vary by program and
campus, so please consult the online resources below for more information.
Okanagan: you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/ok
Vancouver: you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc
ADVANCED CREDIT
School/faculty
All schools and faculties
Canadian and international students
[email protected]
+1.250.807.9100
Your academic advisor can answer questions about program planning and help you choose courses that meet
your program requirements.
students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/academic-planning/advising
School/faculty
Applied Science
Arts
Dentistry (BDH)
Forestry
International Economics (BIE)
Kinesiology
Land and Food Systems
Music
Sauder School of Business
Science
Canadian students
International students
[email protected]
+1.604.822.6556
[email protected]
+1.604.822.6556
[email protected]
[email protected]
+1.604.822.4028
+1.604.822.4028
[email protected]
+1.604.822.4028
[email protected]
+1.604.822.8711
[email protected]
+1.604.822.8711
[email protected]
+1.604.822.1834
[email protected]
+1.604.822.1834
[email protected]
+1.604.822.9819
[email protected]
+1.604.822.9819
[email protected]
+1.604.822.4512
[email protected]
+1.604.822.4512
[email protected]
+1.604.822.2620
[email protected]
+1.604.822.3204
[email protected]
+1.604.827.5502
[email protected]
+1.604.827.5502
[email protected] +1.604.822.8333
[email protected]
+1.604.822.8333
[email protected]
[email protected]
+1.604.822.3820
+1.604.822.3820
If you have a record of strong academic achievement in an enriched secondary school program such as the International
Baccalaureate (IB), French Baccalauréat, Advanced Placement (AP), or General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced
Levels, you may be eligible for advanced credit for certain first-year courses. To ensure you receive credit, please submit your
high school transcript and any other relevant documentation for review.
you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/applied/first-year-credit
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READING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES
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B: Course number: The first number
indicates the course’s year level.
Two weeks before you are eligible to register online, you will receive an email with your
assigned registration date and time. It is very important that you register at that date and
time—regardless of where you are in the world—for your best chance at securing your first
choice of courses.
Prereqs: Either (a) PHYS 107 or (b) a score of 85% or higher in PHYS 101
READY, SET, REGISTER
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A: Subject code
C
PHYS 108 Enriched Physics II
* If you receive your offer of admission after these dates, you will be able to register for courses until classes start.
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B
Course registration begins in June for both campuses. For first-year students on UBC’s
Vancouver campus, course registration ends on July 15, 2016.* For all other students on
UBC’s Vancouver campus, course registration ends on July 31, 2016.* Course registration
timelines for students on UBC’s Okanagan campus vary.
Most courses can be added, dropped, or changed up until the second week of classes, but
course availability decreases over time and essential courses may be full if you wait too long
to register. If you are unable to secure a spot in a course required for your program before
registration closes, contact your academic advisor (see page 29).
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A
Adjust to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) by converting your assigned
registration date and time to your local time zone using an online tool such
as timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Electricity and magnetism, electrical circuits, induction, electromagnetic waves,
Maxwell’s equations, and applications.
Credits: 3
F
G
Co-reqs: One of MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 105, MATH 121
Choose one section from all activity types (e.g., lecture and laboratory).
H
C: Course name
D: Course description
E: Credits: One-term courses are usually
worth three credits; full-year courses
are usually worth six credits.
F: Prereqs: Prerequisites are courses
that must be completed prior to
registration.
G: Co-reqs: Co-requisites are courses
that can be taken prior to or
concurrently with the selected course.
H: Registration directions: Register for
one section of each activity listed.
Credit/D/Fail grading
Explore challenging and interesting subjects outside of your program of study without affecting your grades. UBC’s Vancouver campus has a unique Credit/D/Fail
grading policy to allow students in participating programs of study to take eligible elective courses for Credit, D, or Fail standing instead of percentage grades.
students.ubc.ca/enrolment/courses/credit-d-fail
USING WORKLISTS
BUILDING A TIMETABLE
A worklist is an online tool that you can use to build a timetable
of courses before you register. Watch the video tutorial on the
SSC to learn more. ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal
Even as a new student to UBC, you have the freedom to design
your own timetable. Most courses are offered in more than one
section on different schedules and at different times.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
TIME
Build your timetable, creating several options in different worklists.
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D
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY
T H U R S D AY
F R I D AY
VISA 110 Lab
VISA 110 Lecture
ARTH 100 Tutorial
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
Log in to the Student Service Centre (SSC) at students.ubc.ca/ssc before
your assigned time and wait for registration to open.
10:30
11:00
GEOB 103 Lab
VISA 183 Lab
11:30
12:00
VISA 183 Lecture
12:30
Register for courses in your worklist by clicking Register All or selecting specific
checkboxes and clicking Register Selected. For a course that does not appear in
your worklist, choose a course, select a course section, and click Register Section.
13:00
ARTH 100 Lecture
13:30
14:00
14:30
GEOB 103 Lecture
ASTU 150 Lecture
ARTH 100 Lecture
GEOB 103 Lecture
ASTU 150 Lecture
GEOB 103 Lecture
15:00
Review your timetable by clicking My Timetable.
TIPS
• Review the list of prerequisites for each course you are considering.
• If a course is offered at several times, choose one section.
• Check if your courses have labs, discussions, and/or tutorials. You must register for all parts of each course.
View your fee balance in your financial account.
The first payment instalment for the Winter Session is due by September 7, 2016. You will not receive a statement
in the mail. For detailed fee information, click Finances and Tuition History in your Student Service Centre account.
• If a course you want is full, add your name to the wait-list (if available) and check back regularly to see if a spot becomes available.
• Once you have met your program requirements, complete your timetable with elective courses in subjects that interest you.
• Test your worklist to check for schedule conflicts and missing prerequisites.
• One-hour classes are actually 50 minutes long and 1.5-hour classes are actually 80 minutes long. That 10-minute difference gives
you time to get from one class to the next.
• You must register for Term 1 (September through December) and Term 2 (January through April) at the same time.
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START EXPLORING UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS
NORTH
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DISCOVER YOUR CAMPUS
LO
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Find out which orientation events are right for you.
students.ok.ubc.ca/newtoubc/orientations
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4 Outdoor Rink
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Collegia: Study, relax, or connect with other students.
Purcell Residence: Head to the rooftop patio for a panoramic view.
University Commons: Watch a movie under the stars.
Outdoor Rink: Try your hand at ball hockey.
Behind Kalamalka Residence: Test your mountain biking skills on the multi-loop pump track.
University Theatre: Host a meeting, watch a performance, or attend an event.
Gymnasium: Cheer on the Heat.
Outdoor Volleyball Court: Get in on a game of beach volleyball.
University Centre: Borrow a bike through the UBCycles program.
University Commons: Show off your snowboard skills at Rail Jam.
START EXPLORING UBC’S VANCOUVER CAMPUS
NORTH
8 The Village
5 Student Recreation Centre
10 AMS Nest
9 Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
3 Chan Centre for the
Performing Arts
EAST MALL
AGRONOMY ROAD
1 Irving K. Barber
Learning Centre
MALL
2 The Museum of Anthropology
4 Beaty Biodiversity
Museum
WEST MALL
2 The Longhouse
LOWER MALL
7 Nitobe Memorial Garden
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THUNDERBIRD BLVD
EAST MALL
MAIN
Faculty Orientations
Many Undergraduate Societies host their own student-run
orientation events to help you find your place in your faculty’s
community and meet other first-year faces you will be seeing
in class.
Find out which orientation events are right for you.
students.ubc.ca/campus/get-oriented
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BLVD
Imagine UBC | September 6
Be part of one of the largest one-day orientation programs in North
America. Get to know your faculty, tour the campus, and explore
the clubs and groups available, before joining your 7,000 new
classmates for a pep rally to remember.
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AMS Firstweek | September 3–17
From barbeques and dances to phenomenal speakers, UBC’s student
society, the AMS, hosts dozens of events during the first week of
classes to get you pumped for the school year ahead.
Note: Dates subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines
ALUMNI AVENUE
AGRONOMY ROAD
Spark | September–October
Continue your orientation after classes begin with Spark. This
five-week program begins with the Week of Welcome during the
first week of classes and goes on to feature events and activities
on a new theme each week, including health and wellness,
involvement, academics, and diversity.
9 University Centre
UNIVERSITY
Create | September 6
Start your first day of university on the right foot. Meet your
dean, tour the campus, and explore the more than 100 resources,
clubs, and groups available, before joining your 1,550 new
classmates for a sunset concert.
5 Kalamalka Residence
6 University Theatre
CRESCENT ROAD
Aboriginal Student Orientation | September 5
Connect with other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students as
you familiarize yourself with UBC’s Okanagan campus and get
ready for an exciting school year ahead.
Jump Start | August 16–August 31
If you are an international student, Jump Start is your launching
point. Learn more about your faculty, build your community, and
get practical tips for settling in during this intensive two-week
program, which offers academic coaching and peer-to-peer
support throughout your first year. Register by July 1, 2016.
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Kick Start | August 31–September 3
If you are travelling to UBC from elsewhere in Canada, begin your
university experience by joining other students from across the
country in a series of informative workshops and fun activities.
Register by July 15, 2016.
N
LA
Jumpstart | August 29–September 2
If you are an international student, Jumpstart is your inside
scoop on UBC and the Okanagan Valley. Learn more about the
community, the University, and your faculty in this intensive
one-week program, which offers academic coaching and
peer-to-peer support throughout your first year. Register by
July 31, 2016.
Destination UBC | May 27–29
If you are a student in Canada, Destination UBC is your
opportunity to celebrate your offer of admission, explore
your campus, and get important advice about transitioning to
university life from UBC’s Enrolment Services Professionals. You’ll
connect with current students from your faculty or program and
get an insider’s perspective on academics at UBC. Aboriginal
students are invited to arrive early, on May 26, to take advantage
of specific programming.
you.ubc.ca/destination-ubc
E
International Welcome | January & May
If you are an international exchange, visiting, or transfer student
who is arriving at UBC in the winter or spring, International
Welcome will get you up to speed on study permits, entry visas,
health insurance, employment, and the services and resources
available on campus.
AD
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Destination UBC | May 13–15
If you are a student in Canada, Destination UBC is your
opportunity to celebrate your offer of admission, explore
your campus, and get important advice about transitioning to
university life. You’ll connect with current students from your
faculty or program and get an insider’s perspective on academics
at UBC. Aboriginal students are invited to arrive early, on
May 12, to take advantage of specific programming.
you.ubc.ca/destination-ubc
NC
ORIENTATIONS ON UBC’S VANCOUVER CAMPUS
DE
ORIENTATIONS ON UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS
SI
Whether you are a first-year student, a student coming from outside Canada, an
Aboriginal student, or a transfer student, we provide an orientation program to get
your UBC experience off to a great start. This is your time to explore campus, learn
how your faculty works, and set yourself up for a rewarding year.
8 Outdoor Volleyball Court
DISCOVERY AVENUE
8
MAIN MALL
6T
hunderbird Stadium
WEST MALL
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre: Brush up on your study skills at Coaches Corner.
The Longhouse and The Museum of Anthropology: Learn more about First Nations in BC.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts: Take in an opera or concert.
Beaty Biodiversity Museum: Get up close and personal with the skeleton of a blue whale.
Student Recreation Centre: Try out Ashtanga yoga.
Thunderbird Stadium: Cheer on the Thunderbirds.
Nitobe Memorial Garden: Study in peace surrounded by nature.
The Village: Explore restaurants and shops in The Village.
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre: Network, meet with students, and participate in intellectual, cultural, and social programs.
AMS Nest: Eat, shop, study, socialize, or try out the three-storey climbing wall.
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YOUR RESOURCES
UBC provides all of the services you need to feel welcome and supported as you transition to
university life, and to help you stay healthy and active during your time here.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
A healthy mind and body are critical for your academic success
and wellbeing. UBC offers a number of programs, services, and
resources to help you lead an active lifestyle and keep you
at your best.
Healthy living
You don’t have to be a sports star to stay active at UBC. Join
an intramural team or recreational league, sign up for a yoga
or fitness class, or get involved in a seasonal event like
Day of the Longboat or Rail Jam. Each campus offers
state-of-the-art facilities and year-round programming with
something for everyone, regardless of your interests or skill level.
Okanagan: camprec.ok.ubc.ca
Vancouver: rec.ubc.ca
Health services
Each UBC campus offers access to a wide range of health and
wellness services should you ever require medical attention,
individual counselling, or health information and advice.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/livewell
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT
RESOURCES
UBC is committed to creating a respectful environment, where
diversity is valued and all of our community members can study,
work, and live in an environment dedicated to equity, excellence,
and mutual respect.
Pick up your UBCcard
Your UBCcard is your student ID card, library card, meal plan card,
and ticket to a monthly public transit pass in your city.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/newtoubc/ubccard
Vancouver: ubccard.ubc.ca
Aboriginal community
If you are a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit student looking to
connect with others, or would like to learn more about Aboriginal
peoples and culture, visit the Aboriginal Centre on UBC’s
Okanagan campus or the First Nations House of Learning on
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/aboriginal
Vancouver: aboriginal.ubc.ca
International community
If you are an international student—or simply interested in other
cultures—places like the International Programs and Services
Office and Global Collegium on UBC’s Okanagan campus or
International House and the Global Lounge on UBC’s Vancouver
campus offer the chance to gather and exchange ideas outside
the classroom.
Okanagan:
students.ok.ubc.ca/international
students.ok.ubc.ca/campuslife/collegia
Vancouver:
students.ubc.ca/international
students.ubc.ca/about/global-lounge
Equal access
If you have a disability or medical condition that could affect
your full participation at UBC, reach out to the Disability
Resource Centre on UBC’s Okanagan campus or to Access
and Diversity on UBC’s Vancouver campus before you arrive
on campus.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/drc
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/about/access
Set up your UBC email
Set up your UBC email address and check it regularly. It’s the
easiest way for us to stay in touch with you
id.ubc.ca
Review the UBC Academic Calendar
Available exclusively online, the UBC Calendar is your official
source for faculty and program requirements, course descriptions,
and rules and regulations.
Okanagan: calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan
Vancouver: calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver
Access student services
Learn how to interpret the Academic Calendar, navigate the Student
Service Centre, and more using this invaluable online resource.
Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca
Visit the Student Service Centre
Create your timetable, register for courses, and manage your fees
online at the Student Service Centre. Video tutorials help guide you
every step of the way.
ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal
Check out the UBC Bookstore
Reserve your textbooks online ahead of time or wait until the first
day of class to double check what you need—it’s up to you.
bookstore.ubc.ca
Health coverage
At UBC, your health coverage plan includes three main
components:
1. BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
This basic health insurance policy is legally required for anyone
who is planning to live in BC for longer than six months and is
not already covered by another provincial health plan.
MSP benefits include medically required services provided by
MSP-enrolled physicians, maternity care, as well as dental and
oral surgery.
You should apply for MSP as soon as you arrive in BC. Current
maximum fees are:
•$72.00 per month for an individual
•$130.50 per month for a family of two
You will be automatically enrolled in iMED when you register
for courses at UBC. If you later change your mind about
attending UBC, you must withdraw from all courses before
the term begins to ensure cancellation of your iMED fee.
If you are already covered by MSP or another Canadian
provincial health plan, you can opt out of iMED online until
the third week of classes.
3. Extended health and dental plan
You will be automatically enrolled in the extended health
and dental plan offered by the Alma Mater Society/Graduate
Student Society (AMS/GSS) or the UBC Okanagan Students’
Union (UBCSUO) when you register for courses at UBC—unless
you are an exchange student, in which case you must opt in.
You can see if you are covered based on the health-care fees
listed in your Student Service Centre account.
Okanagan: calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.
cfm?tree=6,307,907,0
Vancouver: calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.
cfm?tree=6,246,721,0
If you are already covered by an extended health and dental
plan, you may be able to opt out of the AMS/GSS or UBCSUO
plan until the third week of classes. For more information,
email [email protected]
•$144.00 per month for a family of three or more
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/
msp/bc-residents/premiums
A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
A UBC offer of admission is a significant academic
achievement and promises to be a life-changing
experience for your entire family. You can support your
child during this exciting time by familiarizing yourself
with UBC’s online resources for parents.
Okanagan: ubc.ca/okanagan/parents
Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/parents
Tour UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses:
In person: you.ubc.ca/campus-tours
Online: you.ubc.ca/virtual-tour
Stay on campus: ubcconferences.com
2. Temporary health insurance (iMED)
MSP coverage is not immediate. If you are a new-to-UBC
international student, you will be covered by a compulsory
temporary health insurance plan called iMED during the
three-month period before your MSP coverage takes effect.
If you are a one-term exchange student, iMED will cover you
for the duration of your studies. iMED covers emergency
hospitalization and medical services, including visits to the
doctor for sickness or injury. If you are a Canadian student
from abroad and you need temporary insurance while you
become eligible for MSP, you can purchase the
Global Campus Health Plan.
david-cummings.com/services/student
Find hotels and accommodations:
Okanagan: tourismkelowna.com
Vancouver: tourismvancouver.com
UBC takes privacy seriously
Provincial legislation prohibits UBC from discussing student
records with anyone else, including family members, without
the student’s consent. Your child must complete a thirdparty authorization in order for you to access his or her UBC
information. Find the details in their Student Service Centre
account under Personal Info and Third Party Authorization.
students.ubc.ca/ssc
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#IAMUBC
Go online and check out
what current UBC students
are experiencing on campus.
Connect with UBC.
twitter.com/youbc
facebook.com/youbc
instagram.com/youbcpic
youtube.com/youbcvideo
YOUR FUTURE
STARTS HERE
READY TO BE A UBC STUDENT?
Accept your offer now
STUDENTS.UBC.CA/SSC
#UBCLIFE
#UBCLEARN
#UBCSPORT
#UBCCLUBS
#UBCREZ
#UBCALUMNI
Download a PDF of this guide:
you.ubc.ca/yourfuture
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION GUIDE 2016
OKANAGAN
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