The University will be closed for Winter Break from December 25 to January 3. Classes for most programs will start on January 10. 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:
- UBC Student Assistance Program (In North America: Toll-free 1-833-590-1328 or outside North America: Call collect 1-604-757-9734)
- BC Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433)
- VictimLinkBC (1-800-563-0808)
- WAVAW Rape Crisis 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
Closed: Mon, Dec 27 to Mon, Jan 3
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Closed: Mon, Dec 27 to Mon, Jan 3
Centre for Student Involvement & Careers
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
Check CareersOnline for career opportunity updates over the holidays.
Counselling Services
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
Enrolment Services Advising Centre
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 12:30 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
Food Services
Please check food.ubc.ca for current hours for UBC Food Services locations.
Go Global
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 1:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
International Student Advising
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
Libraries
Please check hours.library.ubc.ca for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Sat, Dec 25 to Mon, Jan 3
Student Health Service
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Mon, Dec 27 to Mon, Jan 3
Student Recovery Community
See Instagram (@recovery_ubc) for meeting times.
Wellness Centre
Info Desk closed: Wed, Dec 22 to Mon, Jan 3
IBPOC Wellness Mentors closed: Wed, Dec 22 to Sun, Jan 9
The Wellness Centre's Canvas course remains open to all UBC Vancouver students. Enrol online for health and wellbeing-related tips and resources.
