Academics
Resources are available if you’re looking for support with your academics and learning.
Contact your faculty’s academic advising office for program planning and degree requirements.
Academic and learning resources
Browse services and tools to help you navigate your academic journey at UBC.
Learn about accommodations if you have a disability or ongoing medical condition.
Get help navigating UBC, from troubleshooting course registration to understanding financial support options.
International Student Advisors
Find support for international student topics, such as study permits, working in Canada, and health insurance.
Health and wellbeing
Connect to a health professional and wellness resources that can help you thrive mentally and physically at UBC.
Book an appointment online or in-person with a doctor or medical professional for help with your health concerns.
Learn about the services offered by Counselling Services to UBC students, including online programs, wellness advising, and more.
Join a virtual group to share your health and wellbeing concerns in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Get started with free, 24/7 single-session counselling by phone or online chat for all UBC students.
Visit a registered nurse during drop-in hours for confidential and free support.
Other wellness resources
Check out virtual and in-person fitness and recreation experiences available at UBC for students.
Connect with Wellness Navigators to learn about health-related resources and strategies to support your wellbeing.
Wellness Centre Sexual Health Shop
Drop by the Wellness Centre or make an order online for inexpensive safer sex, sexual health, and sex toy products.
Travel on campus with the free, shared ride service if you have a condition that impacts your mobility.
Get one-on-one peer support in a safe and confidential setting or join a peer-based support group for addiction recovery.
Sexual assault support
Help is available if you have experienced sexual assault or sexual violence. We believe you.
Sexual Violence Prevention Response Office
Get support if you’ve experienced sexual assault or violence
AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre
Access support and educational resources if you’re a survivor of sexualized violence.
Student government
Your student government plays an active role at UBC by offering student-run services, businesses, and events.
The AMS is the elected undergraduate student union that also provides student resources.
Graduate Student Society (GSS)
The GSS advocates for graduate students and provides support services.
UBC community services
Use spaces and services available on campus for your day-to-day needs and for long term support.
Find research material or get help on research and citations.
Shop online for textbooks, lab equipment, UBC merchandise, and get your digital UBC Card.
Get information on living in residence and meal plans.
Check out what restaurants and eateries are open on campus, and get tips on cooking and healthy eating.
Get pastoral or spiritual counselling and find opportunities to engage in a faith tradition.
Find a classroom or informal learning space on campus for conversation or quiet study.
Consider a parking pass or where to park if you need to drive to campus.
Know what to do if you lose an item or need help during an unsafe situation.
Get confidential advising for discrimination or harassment concerns.
Receive confidential and impartial support if you need help navigating UBC policies and processes.
First Nations House of Learning
Learn about the dedicated space for Indigenous peoples to share their knowledge and cultures, and host a range of activities.
Find out more about the identity-affirming space available to Black students enrolled at the UBC Vancouver campus.
Connect with UBC Life online
The UBC Life Instagram and Tiktok are your go-to sources for the latest events, opportunities, and insights. From study hacks and wellness tips, to student stories and campus happenings, get the inside scoop on university life.
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Discover campus highlights, key events, and need-to-know updates to make the most of your time at UBC. - UBC Life on Tiktok
Get a real look at students life at UBC—created by students, for students.
Crisis support 24/7
Get help if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or at risk of harming yourself or others. Call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or at risk of harm, call or text 988 toll-free at any time to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline.