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:
- 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 (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.