Campus safety

UBC follows provincial health guidelines to make sure the campus is safe for all students, staff, and faculty. Find resources and information below about COVID-19:

• If you’re feeling ill, use the Thrive Health self-assessment tool.
• Get your COVID-19 vaccination if you haven’t already.
• Receive your COVID-19 booster dose if you’re eligible.
• Pick up a rapid antigen test kit if you need one.
• Download your proof of vaccination for international travel.
• If you’re an international student preparing to enter Canada, review the guide.
• Get the latest updates about UBC’s response to COVID-19.

Campus Security is available 24/7. Call 604 822 2222 if you need help, feel threatened, or notice suspicious activity.

You can also reach them immediately on a Blue Phone, one of 40 blue-coloured poles on campus that have the word "Assistance" printed on them.

If you don’t feel comfortable walking around campus by yourself, particularly in the dark, plan to walk with friends, or contact AMS Safewalk for a co-ed team to walk with you or drive you to your destination.

Safewalk is available until 2:00 am. After that, UBC Campus Security will gladly provide the same service.

Unfortunately, there are many different frauds and scams out there, such as those impersonating government departments like the Canada Revenue Agency.

See the RCMP website for valuable tips on how to protect your money and remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

If you suspect a phone call, email, rental, job offer, or anything else may be a scam, or if you have been the victim of a scam, the best thing to do is call the police at 911.

If you have experienced sexual violence or if you know someone who has, call 604-822-1588 to contact the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) to get support and explore your options.

When you notice broken lights, overgrown landscaping, or unsafe building infrastructure, please contact Building Operations.