This is a selected list of contacts and student services. For complete faculty and administration listings, please visit the UBC Directory. For further information, visit UBCO.
UBC Campuses
Okanagan campus
The UBC Okanagan campus opened its doors in September 2005 on what was formerly the North Kelowna campus of Okanagan University College.
250.807.8000 / www.ok.ubc.ca
Vancouver Point Grey campus
UBC's first Vancouver campus opened its doors for classes in 1915. UBC opened its current Vancouver campus at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula in 1925.
604.822.2211 / www.ubc.ca
Vancouver Robson Square
UBC Robson Square is the place in downtown Vancouver where UBC meets the community, with comprehensive services including the Women's Resources Centre, Sauder Executive Education, UBC Continuing Studies, the UBC Bookstore, UBC Library, and UBC Life and Career Centre.
604.822.3333 / www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca
Great Northern Way
In 2001 Finning International Inc. donated land, located at the False Creek flats, to UBC and Simon Fraser University, the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, and the British Columbia Institute of Technology, now known as the Great Northern Way Campus.
778.370.1001 / www.gnwc.ca
Health and Wellness
Student Health Clinic
UBCO has a primary health clinic on campus staffed by a nurse practitioner, physicians, and nurses. A complete range of services are available to students, including medical consultations, diagnoses, prescriptions, sexual and reproductive health, referrals to specialists, and more. All services are confidential.
UNC 337 | 250 807 9270 / students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/student-health-clinic
Student Counselling Services
Free, confidential counseling is available at UBCO. Counsellors provide a space for students to examine and explore behaviours, relationships, feelings, thoughts, and challenges. UBC has also partnered with Here2Talk to offer free, confidential counselling and referral services. Services are available in multiple languages and are accessible 24/7 via app, phone or web.
UNC 337 | 250 807 9270 / students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/counselling
Campus Wellness and Education
Campus Wellness & Education offers research-backed programs that promote positive health outcomes. Programs include health and nutrition programming in Picnic (UNC 122B), and harm reduction programming through HaRT. There are opportunities to learn skills to promote wellbeing, participate in health-related research, speak with harm-reduction experts, get tips from a dietician, attend workshops, and more.
250 807 9270
Extended Health and Dental Student Plan
This plan covers UBC Okanagan campus students only, and includes services not covered by the Medical Service Plan for BC residents and other basic healthcare programs.
250 807 8842 / studentcare.ca and suo.ca/health-dental
Health Insurance for International Students
UBC requires that all students, both domestic and international, have basic and extended health insurance for the duration of their studies. For information, contact International Programs and Services.
250 807 9100 / students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/health-insurance
Spiritual and Multifaith Services
UBCO's Spiritual & Multi-Faith Space is available to all students, staff, and faculty for meditation, contemplation, and prayer. Chaplains are spiritual leaders and representatives from diverse faith perspectives and are available to support students in their spiritual journey, offering conversations about faith, guidance, and teaching.
UNC 316 | 250 807 9270 / students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/spiritual-multi-faith-space/
Student Services
Academic & Career Advising
Academic & Career Advising is available to all undergraduate students and provides degree, program, and course advice to help make informed decisions regarding their academic and career planning. Specialized advising services are also available for Indigenous and International students.
250 807 9871 / students.ok.ubc.ca/academic-success/academic-advising
Athletics
Welcome to the home of the Heat! The Athletics team supports UBCO student athletes and varsity athletics. Home games are free for students to attend with a valid UBC Card.
goheat.ca
Career Development
Career Development is available to all students, as well as recent alumni up to three years post-graduation. Career Development Specialists assist students in preparing for and navigating career decisions. They also facilitate networking opportunities to meet future employers, industry experts and alumni, and provide support for students to improve skills related to job searching, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and using LinkedIn.
UNC 207 | 250 807 9871 / students.ok.ubc.ca/career-experience/career-development
Community Service Learning
Community Service Learning (CSL) is a type of experiential learning in which students engage in purposeful and structured learning experiences in partnership with non-profits or public organizations that meet a need identified by the community. The experiences provide reciprocal benefits for both the students and their community partners, and enhance students’ learning and development through the practice of critical self-reflection. The aim is to provide opportunities for students to extend their learning into the community and contribute to addressing social issues by applying their skills and knowledge. We do this through curricular and co-curricular programs.
UNC 329 | 250 807 8665 / students.ok.ubc.ca/career-experience/get-experience/community-service-learning
Disability Resource Centre
UBC Is committed to providing access and an inclusive learning environment for disabled students. The Disability Resource Centre coordinates student services and resources such as exam accommodations and alternate format for textbooks. We work with campus community partners to foster an inclusive university experience.
UNC 215 | 250 807 8053 / students.ok.ubc.ca/academic-success/disability-resources/
Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO)
The UBC Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO) promotes learning and working environments where human rights are respected and all members of the UBC community are treated with dignity and have equitable opportunity to participate in the life and work of the university. Through the office, UBCO students can request confidential human rights advising and/or a consultation on efforts to advance equity, diversity and inclusion, and learn about applied and community involvement and learning opportunities and educational and support resources, including funding initiatives, available at UBCO.
equity.ok.ubc.ca
Global Engagement Office (GEO)
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) includes international student advising, intercultural and international programming, Go Global and the Visiting International Research Student (VIRS) program.
UNC 227 | students.ok.ubc.ca/global-engagement-office/
Go Global
Go Global allows students the opportunity to study abroad or do research at one of over 180 partner universities in more than 50 countries. Students can study abroad for a semester, a summer, and up to a year with an outbound exchange. Looking for an immersive learning experience? Short-term options are also available with Global Seminars.
UNC 227 | students.ok.ubc.ca/global-engagement-office/go-global/
Indigenous Programs & Services
Indigenous Programs & Services offers services and programs from the time of application to graduation for First Nation, Métis and Inuit undergraduate and graduate students. Services include academic advising, peer mentoring and peer tutoring. Programming includes orientation and transition support, social and cultural events, and experiential learning opportunities.
UNC 210 | indigenous.programs@ubc.ca / students.ok.ubc.ca/indigenous-students
Recreation
UBCO Recreation offers many ways to support physical wellbeing and connection on campus. Students can hit the gym, try out a group fitness class, join an intramural league, or participate in on and off-campus events. Recreation is a fantastic way to meet new people, maintain physical fitness, and take a healthy break from academics.
Gymnasium | recreation.ok.ubc.ca
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is a confidential space for those who have been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. SVPRO aims to be a safer space for all UBC students, faculty, and staff by respecting each person’s unique and multiple identities and experiences. All genders and sexualities are welcome. SVPRO is a survivor-centered space. SVPRO can help with a variety of things: mental health support; academic concessions; workplace accommodations; safety planning; emergency housing; funding; medical accompaniment; exploration of reporting options (UBC and Police); transportation; and referrals relevant and unique to each person’s experience. Reporting is not required to access support. SVPRO also provides education, events, volunteer programming to disrupt the root causes of violence; address incidents as they occur; challenge rape culture on campus; and build empathy and understanding of trauma to support survivors.
Nicola Townhome 120 | 250 807 9640 / svpro.okanagan@ubc.ca / svpro.ok.ubc.ca
Student Experience Office
The Student Experience Office provides students with opportunities to engage with programs, events, and community. This office assists students in their orientation and transition to UBC Okanagan, provides opportunities to get involved and connect with the campus and Kelowna community, helps students develop leadership experience, and connects students to identity-based experiences and supports.
UNC 329 | students.ok.ubc.ca/involvement-activities
Student Learning Hub
The Student Learning Hub offers free learning supports and resources for students from all disciplines and year levels. Services include peer tutoring in various subjects, writing consultations, language tutoring, Academic Integrity support, English Language Development support, and Supplemental Learning, as well as help with learning strategies and study skills from the Learning Strategists.
LIB 237 | learning.hub@ubc.ca / students.ok.ubc.ca/learning-hub
Workday
Workday provides students with access to their student records online, and allows them to perform tasks including registration, viewing their grades and academic record, and viewing tuition amounts and payments.
myworkday.ubc.ca