You can apply as an Access Studies student to take courses for general interest outside of a degree program if:
There are further steps required if you are a senior citizen, or a high school (concurrent) student.
| Course start date | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| September (Winter Session Term 1) | July 15 |
| January (Winter Session Term 2) | October 15 |
| May (Summer Session Term 1 or 2) | March 15 |
Apply through the Non-Degree Studies application form. Make sure to include the list of course(s) you are interested in the question box, "Please tell us why you are applying to take courses at UBC through Non Degree Studies".
If you have previously applied to, been admitted to or registered in courses at UBC, email non.degree@ubc.ca with the following information:
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email with a confirmation of your application and your next steps.
BC residents 65 years of age or over who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and do not hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution are eligible to apply through Access Studies to take courses for general interest.
Normally, senior citizens do not pay tuition or student fees, except for Distance Education administrative course fees and programs within Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or any faculty or school where existing facilities and resources are limited.
See up-to-date administrative course fees for Distance Education on the Academic Calendar.
If you wish to opt in to the full suite of student fees, please email non.degree@ubc.ca.
Expect to pay about $100 – $150 per course for course materials, which are available through the UBC Bookstore.
Follow the application instructions above and send proof of your date of birth, such as a photocopy of a passport or driver's license, and your UBC reference or student number by emailing non.degree@ubc.ca.
To be considered for concurrent studies at UBC as an Access Studies student:
Submit your application and required materials by the deadline, and we will submit them to your chosen faculty for evaluation.
Once you have been approved by the faculty for enrolment in courses at UBC, you will receive an email with confirmation and registration instructions. Forward supporting documentation to non.degree@ubc.ca with your full name and UBC reference (student) number.
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