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Campus
UBC Community Safety
Community Safety is available to assist the campus community with first aid, safety & security concerns, and more — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Health
UBC Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (SVPRO)
A confidential place offering support for those who have experienced, or been impacted by, any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm.
Campus
Office of the Ombudsperson for Students
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students works with UBC community members to ensure students are treated fairly and can learn, work, and live in a fair, equitable and respectful environment. The office is an independent, impartial, and confidentia
International Students
International Student Guide
UBC guide for international students on a variety of resources related to immigration, health insurance, document support. and information for family visits.
International Students
International Student Advising
Connect with an International Student advisor about visa/study permit/work permit, work requirements, health insurance, and transitioning to life in Canada.
Two Spirit-Transgender-Gender Diverse
Gender Neutral Bathrooms Google Map
Crowdsourced list on Google Maps that maps our different gender neutral/gender inclusive toilets around the world.
Professional Development
Graduate Pathways to Success Program
This Graduate and Postdoctural Studies program is a palette of non-credit workshops, seminars and other activities designed to complement your graduate program's academic curriculum and mentorship experience.
Professional Development
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT)
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) offers many services and supports for the UBC Vancouver teaching and learning community, including: teaching practice development, academic program design and renewal, course design, Indigenous
Technology
Arts ISIT
ARTS ISIT provides assistance with computers, software, email, information security, and more.
Technology
iSchool Booking System
UBC iSchool offers an online booking system for students, faculty, staff and adjuncts to book rooms and equipment at the school.
Professional Development
UBC Library Research Commons
The Research Commons offers training and instruction through workshops and open educational materials.
Technology
iSchool Greig Lab (Room 462)
This space is intended for PhD Students, groups, and instructors for class use.
Technology
iSchool Terrace Lab (Room 458)
Open to iSchool students when not reserved for classes or events.
Technology
Pod Room
The Pod Room is a bookable group meeting room located within the Kitimat Lab.
Technology
iSchool Kitimat Lab (Room 457)
The Kitimat Lab (Room 457) has 8 PC computers, 4 Mac computers, a wireless printer, and scanning equipment.
Health
Living with ADHD - Financial Resources
Funding and financial assistance in Canada for ADHD-specific needs.
Finance
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment - Students with Disabilities
This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability pay for exceptional education related costs for services and equipment.
Health
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on t
Health
Student Health Service
For UBC students to book an appointment with a family physician, nurse practitioner, specialist (allergist, dermatologist, gynecologist, psychiatrist, sports medicine specialist, and respirologist), or primary care nurse.
Professional Development
UBC Career Centre
The Career Centre helps UBC Vancouver students and recent graduates explore possibilities, gain confidence, and take the first or next step in their career.
Finance
Food Access Resources
Get access to food for free or at a greatly subsidized rate at UBC and in Vancouver.
Finance
BC Access Grant for Students with Disabilities
This program helps full-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education by replacing up to $1,560 ($30 per week of study) per program year in B.C. student loan funding.
Finance
UBC Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
Information about the range of financial support that UBC offers.
Finance
UBC Bursary Program
The UBC Bursary program is designed to help fill the gap between your assessed educational and living costs, and your available government assistance and expected financial contributions.
International Students
Ask UBC @ UBC Form
Navigate different frequently asked questions at UBC, or submit a query.
Finance
Enrolment Services Advisors
Enrolment Service Advisors can offer guidance on finances, scholarships, student loans, course registration, and understanding UBC regulations and processes.
Finance
Graduate Student Society Funds
Financial assistance programs are available for graduate students.
Mental Health
Art Therapy for Anxiety Group
A 6-session therapeutic group that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Art Therapy to help students explore and manage anxiety through creative expression.
Mental Health
Understanding Your Emotions (AEDP) Group
Grounded in principles from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), this group creates a safe and supportive space for you to explore emotional patterns, build self-awareness, and connect more fully with your authentic self.
Mental Health
UBC Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
This program offers many support options to Indigenous UBC students with a focus on helping to identify wellbeing goals encouraging their academic success.
Mental Health
UBC Counselling Services
Counselling Services is the first point of contact for all of your mental health concerns, whether you would like to see a doctor, a counsellor, or get more information about mental health care at UBC and beyond.
Two Spirit-Transgender-Gender Diverse
Community and Healing: A 2STGD and Gender Questioning Support Group
This group is open to UBC Vancouver students who identify as Two-Spirit, trans, gender diverse, non-binary, genderqueer, and those who are exploring their unique gender identity.
Disability
Living Your Best Life with ADHD Group
For students residing in on-campus housing, this drop-in group uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help students with ADHD navigate studies, relationships, and campus life. ADHD diagnosis is not required.
Mental Health
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
8-week in-person group for students to learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.
Peer Support
Strengthening Connections Group
A group for students seeking to develop important skills needed for healthy, meaningful relationships.
Peer Support
Asian Canadian Support Group
A guided storytelling group for people of Asian heritage in Canada, with each session focusing on a theme related to Asian Canadian identity.
Peer Support
ADHD Skills Support Group
An in-person, skills-based support group for students with ADHD or those suspecting they might have it. No formal diagnosis required.
Professional Development
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: Professional Development
Information on professional development events hosted by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Peer Support
International Students Support Group
A support group for UBC international students to connect and learn ways to navigate the unique challenges experienced by international students.
Peer Support
Graduate Student Support Group
A group counselling program tailored to address the unique needs of graduate students.
Campus
Graduate Student Spaces
A list of dedicated spaces for graduate students to study and collaborate.
Community
Graduate Life Centre
Provides workspaces and a community for graduate students.
Peer Support
Disabled Graduate Student Association
A group for graduate students with disabilities to connect with and support each other.
Peer Support
Disabilities United Collective (DUC)
An advocacy and support group for disabled students at UBC, aiming to increase accessibility and provide a safe space.
Disability
AMS Resource Groups
A collection of advocacy groups that are raising awareness and lobbying for change on social issues.
Campus
Writing Consultations
Book a writing consultation with the Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication to receive personalized feedback. Assignment can be at any stage of completion, and at any level of English.
Campus
Chapman Learning Commons
A hub of academic resources, including writing support and study strategies.
Mental Health
Centre for Accessibility
Register with the Centre for Accessibility to request academic accommodations related to a disability or ongoing medical condition.
Disability
UBC Policy LR7: Disability Accommodation Policy
This policy outlines UBC's commitment to providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities.