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December 13, 2022
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Student supports over the holidays

The University will be closed for Winter Break from December 24 to January 2. Classes for most programs will start on January 9. 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:

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 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Please note that the Accommodated Exam Writing Centre reopens Wed, Jan 4.

Centre for Community Engaged Learning

Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 23—closing at 2:30pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Centre for Student Involvement & Careers

Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 23—closing at 2:00 pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Check CareersOnline for career opportunity updates over the holidays.

Counselling Services

Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 23—closing at 2:00 pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Enrolment Services Advising Centre

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Food Services

Please check food.ubc.ca for current hours for UBC Food Services locations. 

Go Global

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

International Student Advising

Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 23—closing at 12:00 pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, 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 23—closing at 2:00 pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Student Health Service

Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 15—closing at 12:00 pm

Closed: Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Student Recovery Community

See Instagram (@recovery_ubc) for meeting times.

Wellness Centre

Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 15—closing at 12:30 pm; Mon, Dec 19—closing at 3:00 pm

Info Desk (in-person and virtual) closed: Tues, Dec 20 to Mon, Jan 2

Reopens: Tue, Jan 3

Please note that you can still reach the Wellness Centre by email (wellness.centre@ubc.ca) until Fri, Dec 23.