Before and after you apply
Future Global Leaders
If you’re a high school student aged 15 to 18, you can get a head start on your academic goals by taking part in the UBC Future Global Leaders program. During each 10-week online course, you’ll explore your academic interests with a top-tier university, try a popular university course without the stress of exams, and make friends from around the world. These pre-university courses are a great way to work out what your passions are while you’re still in high school, and prepare yourself for success at university and beyond.
Who can attend:
Students from 15 to 18 who have completed Grade 10 or equivalent. We suggest that you have a grade point average of 78% or letter grade B or higher, or a minimum IB final grade of 5. Find out more information about eligibility.
When:
Summer (July to August) or fall (September to December)
How to register:
Check out our blog post for more information and registration instructions.
US Thanksgiving Event
If you’re a US student, join us for our annual US Thanksgiving event. You’ll connect with current students, staff, and advisors to learn about undergraduate academic programs, admissions information, scholarship opportunities, and more. Take part in a campus tour of UBC Vancouver, ask your questions to a student panel with current UBC students, and enjoy live presentations to help you learn more about UBC.
Who can attend:
Applicants and prospective students from the USA
When:
November
How to register:
A registration page will be up closer to the date.
Indigenous Experience UBC
Indigenous students in a lower mainland high school in Grades 9-11 are invited to join us to learn about the spaces and resources available on campus for Indigenous students. As part of the day-long experience, you’ll take part in mini-lectures hosted by UBC faculties, enjoy presentations from our friendly staff to help you learn more about what makes UBC such an exciting place to live and study, and meet some of our current Indigenous students who can answer all your questions about life on campus. You’ll also join an Indigenous-specific campus tour, which will include Indigenous-specific stops such as the First Nations Longhouse.
Who can attend:
Indigenous students (members of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples in Canada), from the lower mainland, in Grades 9 – 11
When:
February