UBC classes, grades, and more
Learn about course formats, student assessment criteria, and exam information.
Read about UBC’s grading practices, grade release dates, and more.
Determine what you’ll need to register, such as your registration appointment and saved schedule.
Check important deadlines if you’re planning to add, drop, or change your courses.
Taking a break from your courses
Consider what to do if you need to take an “academic leave” from your studies.
Immigration impacts of part-time studies and course withdrawal
Dropping a course can impact your full-time or part-time status as an international student.
Taking time away from school for international students
Familiarize yourself with the guidelines before you request time away from your studies.
Types of coursework
Take 3-credit seminar courses led by upper-year undergraduate students on a particular topic.
Students in certain programs can take an elective course without percentage grades.
Even if you’re not enrolled in a UBC degree, diploma, or certificate, you may still enrol in UBC credit-based courses.
Student Directed Seminar courses
Take 3-credit seminar courses led by upper-year undergraduate students on a particular topic.
Course activities can be delivered through in-person, online, hybrid, or multi-access learning.