In British Columbia (BC), proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access certain events, services, and businesses in the province. Getting vaccinated keeps everyone in BC safe, and stops the spread of COVID-19.
Starting Monday, Sep 13, you must have at least one dose. By Sunday, Oct 24, you must be fully vaccinated.
All students, faculty and staff must complete an online, confidential declaration of their vaccination status.
Make a plan to receive your COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccinations are free for all UBC students, including international students. You can drop in to a clinic near you, or register for an appointment to get your vaccine.
UBC requires COVID-19 rapid testing for students who haven’t been vaccinated, or choose not to disclose their vaccine status.
Your BC Vaccine Card shows proof of your vaccination. When the digital format launches on Monday, Sep 13, you’ll be able to save your vaccine card to your smartphone and show it to access certain events, services, and businesses.
If you were vaccinated in another province or country, no matter what vaccine you received, you can upload your information to get your BC Vaccine Card. If you need a BC Personal Health Number to upload your information, call a BC Services agent at 1 888 268 4319, then upload your COVID-19 immunization record.
You are required to complete all of the following if you received one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in another province or country:
Check your eligibility for the vaccine if you were vaccinated against COVID-19 outside of Canada for guidance on if it’s recommended to get an additional COVID-19 vaccination in British Columbia. A doctor will determine the appropriate dose.
This information was updated on September 13, 2021, and may be subject to change. Get the latest updates on British Columbia's response to COVID-19.
