You can apply as an Access Studies student to take courses for general interest outside of a degree program if:
| Courses start | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| September (Winter Session Term 1) | July 15 |
| January (Winter Session Term 2) | October 15 |
| May (Summer Session Term 1/2) | March 15 |
Full name
Previously assigned UBC student number (if available)
Newly assigned UBC student number
Non-Degree Category (Unclassified/Visiting/Access
Upon submitting your application, you will subsequently 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 under the following circumstances:
You can also expect to pay about $100.00–$150.00 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 refernce (student) number by:
To be considered for concurrent studies at UBC as an Access Studies student, you must:
Submit your application and required materials by the deadline. 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 a confirmation and registration instructions. Forward supporting documentation to non.degree@ubc.ca with your full name and UBC reference (student) number.
Enrolment for Access Studies students is limited to 6 credits per term to a lifetime maximum of 24 credits
Being admitted to UBC as an Access Studies student does not guarantee entrance to your requested courses or subsequent admission to a degree program at UBC
You may be able to transfer your courses to a future UBC degree program, at the discretion of the faculty you apply to
To register you'll need to meet course prerequisites through previous study, relevant experience, or instructor permission
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