How can I maintain my offer of admission?

How can I maintain my offer of admission?

Your offer of admission to 中出影院 is based on a combination of your academic profile and your personal profile. When we receive your final grades, we鈥檒l still be taking your personal profile into account.

 

Our process and timeline

In May, we鈥檒l review grades for students who received first-round offers and verify that the grade information submitted to 中出影院 was accurate. If we have any concerns with your grades, we鈥檒l reach out to you directly.

Between July and August, we鈥檒l review final grades. If听you meet the conditions on your offer of admission, we鈥檒l update your offer to reflect that.

 

What you can do

Many students are looking for a definitive answer to听how much their grades can drop before they lose their offer. But we can鈥檛 say: 鈥淓veryone whose grades decline more than X%, or fall below Y%, will lose their offers.鈥

Each student鈥檚 situation is unique and we review changes in academic standing on a case-by-case basis. We don鈥檛 like to withdraw offers, but we must ensure that they鈥檙e awarded consistently and fairly, and that you have a solid foundation for success.

颁别谤迟补颈苍听grade changes听may cause us to look at your application more closely when your final grades are submitted. Our best advice is to keep working hard to present your best final grades so we can confirm your offer of admission to 中出影院.

 

Will dropping a course affect your offer of admission?

If you are considering dropping a course, please contact our admissions office as this needs to be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about maintaining your offer of admission, please听contact us.

Submit your 中出影院 housing application by May 1

Submit your 中出影院 housing application by May 1

Living on campus is more than just a practical option for housing 鈥 it鈥檚 one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the 中出影院 student experience. If you want to听听at 中出影院, you must听apply by May 1, 2025.

If you are considering a degree on both campuses, you must complete a separate residence application听for each campus. If you complete both applications within 14 days of each other, you will only be charged one application fee.

 

Are you guaranteed a spot?

Your place in residence is guaranteed if:

  • You are a first-year student entering 中出影院听directly from high school听or CEGEP.

AND

  • You submit your residence application for eight-month housing (Winter Session, September to April) by the May 1 deadline.

AND

  • You accept 中出影院鈥檚 offer of admission by the date indicated in your offer letter, or June 1 (whichever comes first).

If you have questions about priority access, residence guarantees, or housing beyond first year, visit the听听飞别产蝉颈迟别.

 

What鈥檚 residence like?

No matter which residence you鈥檙e assigned to, you鈥檒l be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that鈥檚 designed to help you adjust to university life, enjoy your time as a student, and make lifelong friends. Plus, you鈥檒l be able to enjoy the new 听meal plan on our听Okanagan听campus, and the excellent听first-year听 on our Vancouver campus.

Here is a .

 

Move-in day on 中出影院’s Okanagan campus

Move-in day on 中出影院’s Vancouver campus

How do you apply?

If you have applied to 中出影院, you will be able to login to the with your EducationPlannerBC (EPBC credentials). This is the same account that you used to apply to 中出影院 through the EducationPlannerBC website.

Should you apply if you haven鈥檛 received an offer of admission yet?

Yes. If you have applied to 中出影院 and want to live in residence this fall, you need to apply by May 1 even if you haven鈥檛 received your offer of admission. The $50 application fee is non-refundable even if they are admitted.

 

What if residence isn’t for you?

If you鈥檙e not planning to live in residence, you can build your own home away from home at the 中出影院 Collegia on our听听补苍诲听 campuses. These welcoming on-campus spaces are great spots to relax between classes, heat up your lunch, and connect with new friends.

We have guides for living off-campus for the and campuses to support new students and help them in their transition to the Kelowna and Vancouver communities.

 

 

You鈥檝e been admitted to 中出影院. Now what?

You鈥檝e been admitted to 中出影院. Now what?

Welcome to 中出影院! Your hard work has paid off and you can start planning for university life. Now that you鈥檝e been admitted there鈥檚 lots to do – everything from accepting your offer to preparing for your first day on campus.

Accept your offer

To accept your offer, you need to log into the , click accept your offer, and pay your acceptance deposit.

Make sure to accept your offer before your deadline to accept. You can find your deadline on page two of your letter of admission or in your Applicant Service Centre account.

 

Apply for a Study Permit

If you are an international student, you will need to apply for a study permit. Getting a permit can take several months, so be sure to begin the process as soon as you can.

 

Maintain your grades

Your offer of admission is conditional on your final grades. You must submit your final grades by your deadline. We will review your grades to ensure that you completed the requirements and maintained your academic standing. Grade changes on final grades may cause 中出影院 to re-evaluate your application for admission.

 

Apply for housing

If you want to live on campus you will need to apply for housing before the May 1 deadline. First-year students who are graduating from high school are guaranteed housing if they apply by the deadline and accept their offer of admission by their offer deadline.

 

Plan your finances

Use our cost estimator to estimate your costs and start budgeting for your first year at 中出影院.

 

Register for your courses

Course registration begins in June. One or two weeks before you鈥檙e eligible to register online, you will receive an email with your assigned registration date and time.

 

 

You can also explore your academic options, plan your degree and get ready for 中出影院 life by checking out our welcome events.

 

中出影院 has truly allowed me to create my own path. They have countless degree programs and great opportunities [and] 中出影院 offers every club you could think of. Whatever your niche is, you will find a group of like-minded people here.鈥 – Georgiana S., Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources

鈥淭here are many opportunities available at 中出影院 to customize your own university experience. Right from first year, I have been involved in clubs on campus, participated in numerous events, held campus positions, and so much more. 鈥Rahman G., Manufacturing Engineering

“中出影院 has given me countless amounts of opportunities and support throughout my academic journey.鈥- Richelle A-B., Bachelor of Arts

Go Global

Go Global

Being a 中出影院 student doesn鈥檛 mean that you need to stay in British Columbia. Through , 中出影院 offers a variety of ways for you to explore the world while earning credits towards your degree.

Whether you want to live in Scotland for a year, spend a summer semester in Costa Rica or complete a global health practicum in Ghana and Zambia, there are plenty of international study options.

Go Global programs give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, get a deeper understanding of current international issues and ideas in the real world, and connect meaningfully with people in a host country as a student鈥攏ot just as a tourist. They also allow you to gain confidence, take courses not offered at 中出影院, and still pay 中出影院 fees outside of Canada.

The following are the programs that Go Global offers.

 

Exchange

 

With Go Global鈥檚 Exchange program, you can travel and study in another country for a term or longer while earning credits towards your degree. For example, you can explore pre-med or pre-law at Scotland鈥檚 or choose to go to at one of its campuses in Melbourne, Australia or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Summer Abroad

 

For the Summer Abroad program, you can spend the summer studying in another country鈥攕uch as France, India or Costa Rica鈥攈ave fun, and get to know a new culture without interrupting your winter semester course load. You can also add a summer term before you begin your winter Exchange program.

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Research Abroad

 

As a 中出影院 student, you can get hands-on research experience at a university abroad and build non-credit work experience over the summer.

You can visit Switzerland鈥檚 and conduct research in a laboratory on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps. Or you can build your own self-directed research experience at the while taking part in Japanese cultural activities.

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Global Seminars

 

Global Seminars offer you the chance to take 中出影院 credit courses taught by 中出影院 faculty members with a group of other students in a location around the world. Global Seminars are customized 中出影院 courses involving engagement with international partners. They run in the summer and are each unique in terms of location, course content, length and cost. Study geographical migration patterns in Spain and Morocco, for example, or learn about sustainable food systems in Italy.

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International Conferences and Special Programs

 

Through partnerships and memberships with international learning organizations, Go Global also offers a range of international programs beyond Exchange, Summer Abroad, Research Abroad, and Global Seminars.

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Find more information and talk to a Go Global Advisor:

 

goglobal.okanagan@ubc.ca

 

go.global@ubc.ca

 

Imagine 中出影院 orientation on the Vancouver campus

Imagine 中出影院 orientation on the Vancouver campus

On September 3 join thousands of new-to-中出影院 students and hundreds of volunteers for听, an orientation event that celebrates the start of the academic year. For most undergraduate students, Imagine 中出影院 replaces the first day of classes.

By late August you鈥檒l receive an email with your personalized Imagine 中出影院 schedule, where students will be invited to attend a variety of events throughout the day.

What to expect: new students

Imagine 中出影院 is an incredible opportunity for first-year and transfer students to:

  • Make new friends
  • Meet student leaders, professors, and the Dean of your faculty
  • Find out about services and resources
  • Learn all the ways to get involved at 中出影院

Over the course of the day, you鈥檒l connect with other new undergraduate students from your faculty, check out hundreds of booths hosted by current students for 中出影院鈥檚 clubs and organizations, and start to find your place at 中出影院. New-to-中出影院 students will receive an email by early September with their personalized Imagine 中出影院 schedule.

What to expect: returning students

Learn more about your department or program, stop by the Main Event to explore hundreds of 中出影院 clubs and resources, and feel the energy that comes with the start of a new academic year! Returning students will receive an email by early September with their personalized 中出影院 schedule.

 

No matter who you are and what you are interested in, there is something for you at Imagine 中出影院.

– Indra Hayre, Arts student

 

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to orientations.info@ubc.ca.

 


Heading to 中出影院鈥檚 Okanagan campus?Check out the details for your Create orientation!

 

 

 

Create orientation on the Okanagan campus

Create orientation on the Okanagan campus

Before you hit the books on your first day at 中出影院 Okanagan, join other new-to-中出影院 students on campus for听听on听September 2! Create is a free, day-long orientation event designed to welcome new students like you to the close-knit 中出影院 community.

 

What to expect

Together with a small group of other 中出影院 students from your degree or faculty, you鈥檒l:

  • Meet your fellow students: Join with your Orientation Leader and a small group of fellow first-year students from your鈥 faculty and take part in social events to have fun鈥痑nd make new friends.
  • Enjoy an official welcome: Hear鈥痜rom鈥谐鲇霸 Okanagan leadership鈥痠n a welcome ceremony, and have a chance to show your 中出影院 Okanagan school spirit!
  • Join workshops and information sessions: Hear from campus experts about鈥痶heir services and personal experiences to help shape your 中出影院 Okanagan journey.鈥
  • Tour the campus: Take a guided tour of campus and locate all the essentials.
  • Explore Showcase: Learn about the offerings of our exhibitors including student associations, on-campus departments and services, and organizations from the surrounding community.

 

Who can attend

All new first-year 中出影院 Okanagan students are encouraged to attend Create.

 

How to register

鈥 the first day of class will be here before you know it. Please register by August 20th to secure your spot!

 


Are you a student at 中出影院 Vancouver?听Check out the details for your orientation, Imagine 中出影院.

 

 

Health insurance at 中出影院

Health insurance at 中出影院

Medical insurance and health coverage are important topics for all new students 鈥 whether you鈥檙e coming from another province or territory, or from across the globe. As a 中出影院 student, you must have both basic and extended health insurance coverage. Here鈥檚 a quick look at what steps you need to take.

 

How do I get basic health insurance?

Canadian students

BC students

If you鈥檙e a resident of BC and currently covered by MSP, no action is required on your part.

Out-of-province students

If you鈥檙e a Canadian student with a health plan in another province or territory, you do not need to switch to BC MSP. You鈥檒l be covered by the health plan in your home province or territory as long as you remain a student. If you choose to switch to MSP, you鈥檒l need to听.

Students coming from abroad

If you鈥檙e a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada coming to Canada after living abroad, you may already have health coverage in BC or another Canadian province or territory. If you don鈥檛, you鈥檒l need to 听and make arrangements to join the听 or another private temporary insurance plan for the first three-month period before your MSP coverage takes effect.

International students

Canada has a public healthcare system. Everyone living in British Columbia (BC) for longer than six months is required to join , a basic health insurance policy for the BC residents. If you鈥檙e an international student, you鈥檒l need to as soon as you arrive in BC.

MSP has a three-month waiting period before your MSP coverage starts. You鈥檒l automatically be enrolled in a private temporary health insurance plan called听听to cover your three-month MSP waiting period after you register for courses if you are a new to 中出影院 student. Check your听听to confirm you are charged for iMED. Your iMED coverage will begin on August 1, and it will be valid until October 31. If you are a one-term exchange student or Visiting International Research Student, you have different .

A couple of tips:

  • If you arrive in BC before August 1, .
  • If you arrive after August 31, submit a so that your iMED dates match your MSP waiting period.
  • If you already have MSP, you will be covered by another provincial health plan for the waiting period, you have health insurance through a third party organization who is funding your studies, or you will complete your entire program online from outside Canada, be sure to apply to .

Visit the page to learn more about the differences between iMED, MSP and the AMS/GSS Health and Dental plan (Vancouver campus) or SUO Health and Dental Plan (Okanagan Campus). If you have questions about healthcare or coverage in Canada, please contact an International Student Advisor on the 听or听听campus.

 

How do I get extended health insurance?

Extended health and dental plans are designed to take care of some expenses not covered by basic health insurance plans. As a 中出影院 student, you will be automatically enrolled in the extended health and dental plan offered by the听听(中出影院SUO) on the Okanagan campus or the听听(AMS/GSS) on the Vancouver campus when you register for courses. Certain exceptions may apply, so make sure you check your to confirm that you鈥檝e been enrolled and charged the appropriate fee.

For details on your coverage, or how to opt out if you already have equivalent coverage, please visit the .

 

What if I have a pre-existing medical condition?

If you鈥檙e being treated for a medical condition, consult your healthcare professional to make sure you鈥檙e well enough to take on the challenge of university. If you鈥檙e well enough to attend 中出影院, you鈥檒l need to plan for treatment during your studies.

Find out if the treatment you need is available at 中出影院 or nearby, how much it costs, and whether it will be covered under your basic and/or extended health insurance. The听 on the Okanagan campus and听听on the Vancouver campus offer on-campus medical clinics. If you are an international student you can also connect with International Student Advising on the听听or听听campus for guidance.

 

What if I have a documented disability?

If you have a documented disability and require disability-related accommodation or academic support, please make an appointment to discuss your eligibility with the 听on the Okanagan campus or听 on the Vancouver campus.

 

 

中出影院 Collegia on the Vancouver campus: A home away from home for commuters

中出影院 Collegia on the Vancouver campus: A home away from home for commuters

If you鈥檒l be commuting to campus, you鈥檙e part of the majority: more than 75% of students on 中出影院鈥檚 Vancouver campus bike, drive, or take transit to campus. As you begin to think about your first year at 中出影院, you may be wondering where you鈥檒l be able to warm up your lunch, relax between classes, or meet people.

听provide all of this and more. Each space has a kitchen, comfy couches, and friendly advisors who are happy to chat and help you settle into life at 中出影院. There are also lots of activities designed to connect you with new friends, on-campus services, and peer support.

 

 

What you’ll find in your Collegia

In your first-year Collegia, you can expect:

  • Bright, open space with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Kitchen facilities with an oven,听microwaves,听refrigerators, small appliances, dishes, and cutlery
  • Study spaces with desks, lamps, and shelves
  • Comfortable lounge chairs, sofas, and fireplace
  • End-of-trip facilities including showers and lockers
  • Secure Wifi and plenty of outlets to charge your devices
  • A social area with board games, cards, and activities

 

拧虫史迟补:迟蓹蠂史蓹尘

is a community for Indigenous students of all years, both undergraduate and graduate, to meet one another, connect over their experiences at 中出影院, and learn from upper-year peer leaders and faculty members.

First-year Indigenous students will have access to both a first-year Collegia community as well as the 拧虫史迟补:迟蓹蠂史蓹尘 community.

 

What students are saying

鈥淚 always feel welcome when I visit Collegia, which is almost every day. It is an amazing place just to take a break from a hectic school day or to just visit and socialize.鈥

鈥 Collegia member, first-year Arts, Vancouver campus


鈥溨谐鲇霸 Collegia was a space where I could catch up with friends during the day and study in the evenings. I got a good head start on getting involved, learning about the resources on campus, and getting myself to delve out of my comfort zone. Overall, I definitely feel more equipped to venture off to second year with the start 中出影院 Collegia provided.鈥

鈥 Collegia member, first-year Science, Vancouver campus

 

How to get involved

If you鈥檙e a first-year commuter student on 中出影院鈥檚 Vancouver campus and you鈥檙e interested in Collegia, .

If you鈥檝e self-identified as an Indigenous student in 中出影院鈥檚 , then you will be automatically granted access to 拧虫史迟补:迟蓹蠂史蓹尘 in the fall!