The University will be closed for Winter Break from December 24 to January 8. Classes for most programs will start on January 8. Keep an eye out for information from your specific program.
24/7 crisis support
If you have immediate safety concerns for yourself or others, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department.
If you need assistance over the break, these services are available 24/7:
- Here2Talk Call, chat online, or use the mobile app to get free, immediate, 24/7 mental health counselling, available in various languages for post-secondary students in British Columbia. UBC students can reach out as often as needed, anytime, from anywhere in the world. In North America: Toll-free 1-877-857-3397 or outside North America: Call +1-604-642-5212. International calling charges may apply.
- BC Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433)
- VictimLinkBC (1-800-563-0808)
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (Toll-free: 1-877-392-7583 or 604-255-6344)
- UBC Campus Security (604-822-2222)
Health and wellbeing resources
Browse resources on sleep, nutrition, managing stress, substance use, and more to support your well-being.
Holiday hours for Student Services
Academic Advising
Please check the individual Faculty Advising office websites for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Athletics and Recreation
Please check UBC Recreation's holiday hours webpage for adjusted hours for sports facilities.
Centre for Accessibility (main office)
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
UBC Accessibility Shuttle
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Sun, Jan 7
Reopens: Mon, Jan 8
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Closed: Thu, Dec 21 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
Centre for Student Development and Leadership
Closed: Mon, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
UBC Career Centre
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tues, Jan 2
Check CareersOnline for career opportunities or build new skills for free at LinkedIn Learning.
Counselling Services
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 22—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
Enrolment Services Advising Centre
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
Food Services
Please check food.ubc.ca for current hours for UBC Food Services locations.
Go Global
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 22—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 2
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
International Student Advising
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 22—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2 for Zoom advising, and Thurs, Jan 4 for in-person services
For urgent concerns, call Campus Security at 604 822 2222.
Libraries
Please check hours.library.ubc.ca for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Nurse on Campus
Closed: Fri, Dec 8 to Sun, Jan 7
Reopens: Mon, Jan 8
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 23—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Mon, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
Koerner Pavilion Student Health Service clinic
Reduced hours: Mon, Dec 18 to 19—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Wed, Dec 20 to Sun, Jan 7
Reopens: Mon, Jan 8
If you need health support during this time, find available options.
Orchard Commons Student Health Service clinic
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 22—closing at 2:00pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Mon, Jan 1
Reopens: Tue, Jan 2
Student Recovery Community
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Wed, Jan 3
Reopens: Thu, Jan 4
One virtual All-Recovery meeting will be held on Sun, Dec 31 (2:00 to 3:00 PM)
Wellness Centre
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 22—closing at 12:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 23 to Sun, Jan 7
Reopens: Mon, Jan 8
Wellness Centre Sexual Health Shop
Reduced hours: Mon, Dec 11 to Tue, Dec 19 (11:00am to 2:00pm)
Closed: Wed, Dec 20 to Sun, Jan 7 (Online shop is closed from Fri, Dec 22 to Sun, Jan 7)
Reopens: Mon, Jan 8
