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International applicants: Submit your supporting documents

By Crissy Campbell on December 4, 2023

International applicants: Submit your supporting documents

Transcript and/or grade information

As part of UBC’s admission process, you’re required to submit documents that support your application, such as your transcript and/or grade information. Take a look at your email or check the Applicant Service Centre to find out what documents you need to send to us, and what format it must be received in. If you’re an international applicant, the deadline to submit your supporting documents is March 15, 2024.

Learn how to submit your supporting documents.

 

If you are delayed in receiving your documents

UBC will be as flexible as possible to ensure that your application is not disadvantaged by disruptions due to circumstances beyond your control. If you have been affected by such interruptions, please contact us and provide us your required documents as soon as you are able.

 

English language competency

All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted. Check the status of your application on the Applicant Service Centre to see whether you need to submit evidence of your English language proficiency. The deadline for meeting the English language requirements and submitting the related documents is February 15, 2024.

Find out how to meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard.

 

 

Reminder: the December 1 deadline is near

By Crissy Campbell on November 15, 2023

Reminder: the December 1 deadline is near

Reminder that if you are applying to UBC and want to meet the December 1 deadline for first-round offers of admission and scholarships and awards, the deadline is just over two weeks away.

 

December 1 deadline for first-round offers of admission

If you are a Canadian high school applicant and you wish to be considered for a first-round offer of admission, you must apply by December 1. First-round offers are given to highly competitive high school students who follow a Canadian curriculum and can expect to hear from UBC as early as February, for a September start.

If you are a Canadian post-secondary transfer applicant and you wish to be considered on the basis of interim transcripts (transcripts that include final grades for courses completed to December, and that list any courses in-progress from January to April), you must also apply by December 1.

 

December 1 deadline for scholarships and awards

December 1 is the deadline for Canadian high school students who wish to be considered for the Presidential Scholars Awards and UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards, and it’s the deadline for international students who wish to be considered for the UBC International Scholars Program awards.

Updated Nov 28: the Presidential Scholars Awards and UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards have extended their deadlines to December 15.

Ready to be a UBC student? Apply now.

Don’t miss the Presidential Scholars Award deadline

By Crissy Campbell on November 10, 2023

Don’t miss the Presidential Scholars Award deadline

Don’t be late for this incredible opportunity!

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must complete their UBC application for admission by December 1, 2023 December 15 (deadline extended) at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. That’s in three weeks time.

Writing your online application and preparing your personal profile is not something you’ll want to rush, so make sure you’ve left enough time to complete both parts.

 

What are Presidential Scholars Awards?

Presidential Scholars Awards are one-time awards of approximately $5,000, or renewable awards of up to $80,000 which are paid over four years. The Awards are offered to Canadian high school students (including Quebec CEGEP students) who excel academically as well as demonstrate leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, or their school.

 

How do you apply?

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, and you are applying to UBC from high school or CEGEP, you can select to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award during the UBC online application. You must complete your application for admission by December 1, 2023 December 15 (deadline extended) at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time.

The scholarships will be awarded based on the academic profile (your grades) and personal profile sections of your application.

 

Not interested in a Presidential Scholars Award?

If you don’t want to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Awards, you can opt to not be considered on the application, and you’ll have until January 15, 2024 to apply to UBC. Don’t let that deadline stop you from applying earlier, though – with your application out of the way, you can truly relax over the winter break.

Start now by checking out our online application tips.

 

 

The UBC online application closes in two days

By Crissy Campbell on January 13, 2023

The UBC online application closes in two days

This is the final stretch! You’ve got two more days until the UBC application closes, so put the finishing touches on your personal profile and make sure to submit before the deadline. As a final reminder, you must submit your application and pay the fee by January 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

 

Need some tips?

If you’re still finishing things up, you can review our top online application tips or check out the video below.

 

 

If you have already applied

If you’ve already submitted your UBC application, then you’re ahead of the game and you should keep an eye on the Student Service Centre under Admissions > Application Status for any updates or to find out if UBC still needs any documents from you.

Please keep in mind that it may take two to three weeks for documents that you’ve submitted to be uploaded to your application, so don’t worry if you’ve sent in a transcript and you don’t see it in the Student Service Centre yet.

 

If you have questions

The answers to general questions – like personal profile inquiries or how UBC evaluates your application – can be found in our Applying to UBC section. Please contact us using our online form or social media if you need to get in touch.

 

 

Application deadline extension

By Crissy Campbell on January 10, 2022

Application deadline extension

Planning to apply to UBC this week?

Because this year’s application deadline falls on a Saturday (January 15), UBC has extended the date to make sure we’re available to answer all your last-minute questions.

You now have until Monday, January 17 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time to submit your application.

 

Online resources

If you need any help with your application, read and watch the resources below, or contact us.

 

Important dates for new students

By Crissy Campbell on June 23, 2021

Important dates for new students

Your high school career is coming to a close and summer’s just around the corner. Before you set your brain to vacation mode, mark these important dates and deadlines in your calendar. That way, you’ll be all set to start classes at UBC when September rolls around.

 

July 1

July 12

July 25

  • Recommended deadline to apply for student loans if you’re also planning to apply for the UBC bursary program

August 1

If you’re participating in the Jump Start on-campus stream, there’s no need to apply for early arrival.

Note:  In line with the current federal guidelines concerning COVID-19, if you are arriving from outside of Canada, the Canadian Government requires you to quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days and to self-monitor for symptoms. If this applies to you, please refer to these websites for more information: UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan. The situation concerning COVID-19 continues to evolve, so please keep checking these links for the most up-to-date information.

August 15

August 27

August 29

September 4

September 5

  • Create orientation on the Okanagan campus

September 7

September 8

September 15

 

 

Application deadline extended to December 2

By Crissy Campbell on November 29, 2019

Application deadline extended to December 2

Planning to apply to UBC this weekend? Our advisors are offline and will not be able to answer your questions. If something goes wrong with your application, don’t panic! You now have until December 2 at 11:59 pm PST to submit your application and still be considered for first-round offers and awards. We’ll be back on Monday to answer your questions.

Online resources