The University will be closed for Winter Break from December 25 to January 4. Classes for most programs will start on January 11. 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)
Self-help resources
Browse self-help resources on sleep, nutrition, managing stress, 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
Reduced hours: Thur, Dec 24 - closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 - closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Centre for Student Involvement & Careers
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Check CareersOnline for career opportunity updates over the holidays.
Counselling Services
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Enrolment Services Advising Centre
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Food Services
Please check food.ubc.ca for current hours for UBC Food Services locations.
Go Global
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 1:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
International Student Advising
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Libraries
Please check hours.library.ubc.ca for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Student Health Service
Reduced hours: Thu, Dec 24 – closing at 12:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 1
Wellness Centre
Reduced hours: Fri, Dec 18 – closing at 3:00 pm
Closed: Fri, Dec 18 after 3:00 pm to Mon, Jan 1
The Wellness Centre's Canvas course remains open to all UBC Vancouver students. Enrol online for health and wellbeing-related tips and resources.
