For high school counsellors and school representatives
We want high school counsellors and school representatives like you to feel ready and equipped to advise your students on all things UBC. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including access to our Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide, links to online resources, and information about upcoming events.
UBC Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide
Learn more about UBC’s two distinctive campuses, explore the wide range of degree programs and specializations, and get a sense of the University’s admission requirements and application process in this year’s Student Guide.
- UBC Prospective Undergraduate Student Guide
- 2 MB PDF
- View or save a copy of the interactive PDF file.
Indigenous Student Handbook
Browse UBC’s guide for Indigenous students and learn more about the Indigenous community on campus, find resources, and explore the wide range of degree programs and specializations.
- 2025 UBC Indigenous Student Handbook
- 5 MB PDF
- View or save a copy of the interactive PDF file.
Online resources for you and your students
Planning for UBC
UBC looks at more than just grades. Understanding how we evaluate applications can help students choose their high school courses and improve their chances of admission.
The personal profile
Meeting UBC’s minimum general and degree-specific requirements does not guarantee that a student will receive an offer. That’s where the personal profile section of our online application comes in.
What UBC looks for
UBC is a competitive university. To determine who receives an offer of admission, we consider a student’s grades, course choices, and achievements beyond academics.
Dates and deadlines
Whether students are thinking about applying to UBC, they’ve submitted their application, or they’ve received an offer of admission, there are important deadlines. Find out which dates they need to keep in mind.
Canadian counsellors and representatives
UBC event presentations
UBC is a vibrant and international university which ranks in the top 40 worldwide. Discover information about new programs, admission facts and figures, and pathways to enter UBC.
UBC counsellors presentation 2024
9 MB PDF
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UBC Updates newsletter
Interested in keeping up with UBC? Find everything you need to advise your students on admissions, options, and resources on both campuses in the UBC Updates newsletter. This regular e-newsletter highlights important dates, deadlines, events, and updates from September to June.
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Canadian counsellor information days
To better serve the counsellors, teachers, coordinators, advocates, and other community members who support high school students, we are offering information sessions throughout the fall. Please review the table below to find the presentation tailored to your specific community, and note the two additional sessions outlining resources for students who identify as Indigenous and/or Black Canadian. All sessions are on Zoom unless otherwise noted.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| BC, Yukon, and Northwest Territories | September 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Pacific Time) |
| Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada | September 19 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) |
| Indigenous Counsellor Information Session | September 26 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Pacific Time) |
| Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program and UBC resources for Black students | October 2 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Pacific Time) |
| Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nanavut | October 9 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Mountain Time) |
| Calgary, Alberta Residence Inn Downtown | November 15 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Mountain Time) |
Register now
To register, click the survey link and select the session(s) you plan to attend. We will follow up with the appropriate Zoom link and details.
International counsellors and representatives
Request an online school visit
Are you a high school counsellor or school representative outside Canada? Are you interested in having a UBC advisor answer your students’ questions about applying to UBC, degree and program options, campus life, and more?
American counsellors
If you’re a counsellor or school representative from a US or American curriculum high school, please be advised that applicants who have an SAT or ACT test score and would like them to be considered as part of the UBC admissions process are welcome to submit their test scores. Applicants who choose not to submit a standardized test score will not be disadvantaged.