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Choosing where you want to go to university is a big decision. We understand that you want to apply to the right school, so our knowledgeable and friendly advisors are here to help you

In addition to the events that we’re offering to all students throughout the fall, Indigenous students are also invited to join our Indigenous sessions tailored to you.

Indigenous events

At our Indigenous events, you will hear about what it’s like to be a UBC student at one of our two beautiful campuses.

There are four different kinds of events on offer from October to December:

Indigenous Campus Tours

Meet an Indigenous student ambassador who will highlight their favourite locations on either of our two campuses, show you Indigenous-specific spaces, and help you navigate programs and resources for Indigenous students. After the tour, an Indigenous Recruiter Advisor will be available to answer your questions.

To register for an Indigenous campus tour, please email indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.

All About UBC for Indigenous Students

Join our Indigenous Recruitment team for a one-hour introduction to UBC. You’ll discover what it’s like to be an Indigenous student at UBC, learn about the admission requirements, and find out how to apply. The Indigenous Recruitment team will also provide details on UBC’s Indigenous communities and spaces, the resources and services available at our two campuses, and the funding and awards that you can access. Your parents or guardians are also welcome to attend!

Indigenous UBC Application Workshop

Find out about UBC’s application process for Indigenous students with this hands-on workshop. Our Indigenous Recruiter advisors will walk you through a demonstration of UBC’s online application, and provide tips on applying for UBC’s Indigenous-specific awards. You’ll also learn about the programs and services for Indigenous students found on both campuses. Your parents or guardians are also welcome to attend!

Indigenous Finances at UBC Workshop

Learn about UBC’s Indigenous-specific awards and deadlines, and get tips for submitting your awards applications. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend.

How to register for an event

1. Visit our tours and events page
2. Click “create account” or log inusing the buttons in the top right hand corner. When you create an account, make sure you self-identify as Indigenous.
3. Based on your profile, we’ll show you a list of all the events available to you – just click the category you’d like to browse or search “Indigenous” to see events specifically for Indigenous students.
4. To register, simply click the event card and follow the instructions to reserve your spot.

After you’ve created your account, you can find all of the events you’re registered for any time on the Your account page.

Please note: it may take up to 24 hours after creating your account for the system to allow you to register for events. If, after 24 hours, you’re still having issues with registering for events, please reach out to indigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca.

To register for an Indigenous campus tour, please email indigenous.tours@ubc.ca.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Choosing where to go to university is a big decision. At UBC, you also have to choose which campus you want to go to. UBC’s Okanagan campus is located in beautiful Kelowna, which is known for its growing tech industry and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, swimming, and skiing. UBC Okanagan is a modern, close-knit community campus and a state-of-the-art centre for research and learning.

We’re hosting a number of information sessions throughout the fall so that you can learn more about UBC’s Okanagan campus and the world-class academic experience available.

UBC advisors and current students will share detailed information about the exceptional learning and living environment available to you in the Okanagan. You will also learn about the application process and have an opportunity to participate in a Q & A.

The follow events are all in-person. Students can register at the links below.

Vancouver: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: October 18 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Prince of Wales Secondary School

Kelowna: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: October 21 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: UBC Okanagan – UNC Ballroom

North Surrey: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: October 26 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Princess Margaret Secondary School

South Surrey: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: November 2 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Elgin Park Secondary School

Victoria: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: November 2 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Oak Bay Secondary School

North Vancouver: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: November 8 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: Argyle Secondary School

Kelowna: Discover UBC’s Okanagan Campus

When: November 25 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: UBC Okanagan – UNC Ballroom

If you want to learn about the Okanagan campus before the event, you can take a self-guided virtual tour of the campus.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Did you know UBC has been named the most sustainable university in Canada, or that there’s an outdoor echo chamber in the middle of UBC’s Vancouver campus? UBC’s hallowed halls have produced some of the world’s best thinkers and leaders, as well as some exceptional curiosities, in its 100+ year history. Read on to learn more fun trivia about the university.

1. The Beaty Biodiversity Museum houses Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can get close to the biggest creature that has ever lived on Earth.

2. UBC has a Quadball team, based on the sport of Quidditch from the “Harry Potter” series. Members compete at major events in North America, representing UBC and the city of Vancouver. Past players have also participated as part of Team Canada in the World Cup.

3. UBC’s Vancouver campus is home to a number of apple trees that are direct descendants of those that inspired Newton to compose his theory of gravity in 1661. The trees are planted near UBC’s TRIUMF lab, which houses the largest particle accelerator cyclotron in the world.

4. UBC alumni include eight Nobel Prize winners, plus three Canadian prime ministers, 74 Rhodes Scholars, and 226 Royal Society of Canada fellows. Our varsity athletes have won a combined total of 58 Olympic medals.

5. All the street signs on both UBC campuses are bilingual. At UBC Okanagan, the signs feature both English and Nsyilxcen, the traditional language spoken by the Okanagan’s original people. At UBC Vancouver, which is built on the unceded territory of the Musqueam people, you’ll navigate by signs in English as well as the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language.

6. The buildings on UBC’s Okanagan campus are heated and cooled using energy from the groundwater under the campus. At UBC Vancouver, the pools in the Aquatic Centre are replenished from rainwater that lands on the roof.

7. The Kryptonian language in the Superman movie Man of Steel was developed by Christine Schreyer, an associate professor of anthropology on UBC’s Okanagan campus.

8. UBC’s Vancouver campus is the ninth most popular filming location on earth. It’s served as the setting for many films and TV shows, including The Butterfly Effect, Smallville, three X-Men movies, The X-Files, Legion, Supernatural, 50 Shades of Grey, and more.

9. UBC’s Okanagan campus hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Will and Kate!) in fall 2016 during the pair’s royal tour of Canada. The couple dedicated a new Aboriginal art installation commemorating UBC’s centennial and the 10^th anniversary of the Okanagan campus, and joined 1,500 UBC students in watching an inter-squad volleyball game.

10. The Seed Lending Library on UBC’s Vancouver campus has a mission to conserve precious seed varieties by allowing members of the public to sign out seeds in order to grow, harvest, and pass them on to other gardeners.