New to UBC

Four UBC students walk down Main Mall on the UBC Vancouver campus

Here’s to new beginnings and the start of your UBC experience.

Welcome to your first year! 

Congratulations on joining a diverse community of scholars. We can’t wait for you to arrive on the beautiful UBC Vancouver campus, situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

UBC is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment, with resources and services to support all students. Whether you’re interested in meeting new people, pursuing a passion, gaining work experience, or more, the opportunities are endless.

Vector illustration of two UBC students at a Clubs Day booth introducing their club.

Your pre-university checklist

  1. Apply online for your UBCcard and get your monthly U-Pass transit pass.
  2. Find out what UBC classes and grading are like.
  3. Understand your student health insurance details.
  4. Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) if you plan to work or if you receive an award.
  5. Kick off your school year with UBC orientations.

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