All students writing exams outside of the Vancouver campus have to apply to write their exams. A separate application is required for each exam.
An off-campus exam is an option if you have Standing Deferred (SD) or supplemental exams and you're located outside Metro Vancouver (north of Squamish and east of Chilliwack) during that period.
There are specific exam periods for standing deferred and supplemental exams. All student exam schedules are listed in your local time.
Make sure you apply to write your exam during the following dates.
Late applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Contact student.exams@ubc.ca for more information.
| Location | Fee per paper in Canadian dollars |
|---|---|
| Okanagan | $97.30 |
| Vancouver | $97.30 |
| Canada or USA | $108.10 |
| International | $151.40 |
| Location | Fee per paper in Canadian dollars |
|---|---|
| Okanagan | $97.30 |
| Vancouver | $97.30 |
| Canada or USA | $108.10 |
| International | $151.40 |
To write an off-campus exam at a UBC partner exam centre, check if there is one in your area from the list below.
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Yukon Territory
If you are unable to write your exam at a Partner Exam Centre listed above, you'll have to apply to write your exam at another location and find an invigilator for your exam.
Review the invigilator guidelines and the types of invigilators UBC accepts below.
Invigilators are accepted from:
In certain countries where no Embassy or British Council is available, invigilators are accepted from:
The invigilator information in the Exam Application serves as a contact for Enrolment Services. Sometimes exam locations will not release the name of the person who will invigilate your exam on the day of, or the exact invigilator will be determined closer to the exam time.
In this case, it is sufficient to enter the details of the person at your exam location whom you are corresponding with to arrange your date and time. Examples include a manager or supervisor of a test centre, library director, Canadian Embassy employee, or British Council coordinator. Make sure this person can receive your paper copy exam.
No, students taking their exam at a location that is not a UBC partner exam centre are expected to direct their invigilator to contact student.exams@ubc.ca with questions.
In order to receive a refund, you must notify Enrolment Services that you are cancelling your off-campus exam at least 4 weeks before the exam period starts. If you contact Enrolment Services within 4 weeks of the exam period, they can cancel your off-campus exam, but you will not receive a refund for the exam application fee.
If you are unable to attend your exam sitting for any unforeseen reason, your exam will be recorded as a “no-show” and returned to your instructor. It will be your responsibility to contact your Faculty Advising Office to apply for a Deferred Standing.
If you're an undergraduate student, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor directly. To find your advisor’s contact information, log into your Student Service Centre (SSC) and select “UBC Contacts” under Personal Info.
Graduate, postgraduate, and all other students can contact an Enrolment Services Advisor by calling 604 822 9836 or submitting a question through the online form.
