Campus community
UBC is an inclusive intercultural space where a spirit of community thrives. Here, you’ll be part of an energetic campus with students and faculty from over 150 countries. Kick off your first year at orientation, get to know your peers at events across campus, and take advantage of UBC’s many resources to help you succeed.
Orientations
Celebrate an exciting first year with thousands of new students, faculty, and volunteers at some of the largest university orientations in Canada. Whether you’re from Burnaby or Bogota, UBC has an orientation event for you that will help get your university experience off to a great start.
Campus events
Strut on the catwalk during the Rejoice Cultural Fashion show on the Okanagan campus, or hoist, heave, and tackle the infamous wall with over 3,000 Vancouver campus students during Storm the Wall. Either way, you’ll get a taste of UBC’s shining school spirit reflected in countless events throughout the year.
Okanagan Campus
Learn about the Rejoice Cultural Fashion Show
Vancouver Campus
Check out Storm the Wall
Student spaces
Collegia
Hang out, eat lunch, or spend time with classmates before, between, and after classes. Collegia are on-campus spaces that offer a home away from home for commuter students.
Okanagan Campus
Explore the Okanagan Collegia
Vancouver Campus
Explore the Vancouver Collegia
AMS Nest
Eat, shop, study, socialize, or try out the three-storey climbing wall. The AMS Nest is a welcoming space for all students and leads the way in sustainability practices.
Vancouver Campus
Check out the AMS Nest
Informal learning spaces
The library is an obvious place to study, but certainly not your only option. There are a variety of study spots and informal learning spaces on both campuses.
Okanagan Campus
Explore informal learning spaces
Vancouver Campus
Explore study spaces
Global Lounge
Learn about global issues with like-minded people or enjoy a free cup of tea while you study. Access resources or attend events in the media centre, lounge area, or meeting rooms.
Vancouver Campus
Visit the Global Lounge
Indigenous Centre
Connect with other Indigenous students, access computers, or warm up your lunch in the kitchen. The Indigenous Centre is an inclusive, intercultural space open to all students.
Okanagan Campus
Visit the Indigenous Centre
First Nations Longhouse
Access tutoring, computers, and study spaces. Socialize and relax with other Indigenous students, or head next door to the Xwi7xwa Library and get help with your research projects.
Vancouver Campus
Visit the First Nations Longhouse
Nagi’s story
The International Collegium is a welcoming home away from home for international students.
Indigenous students
UBC is dedicated to supporting Indigenous student academic success and leadership. The University offers Indigenous students unique and culturally appropriate educational opportunities and student services.
We invite you to join the growing community of Indigenous students, faculty, and staff at UBC. To help us help you, please self-identify as an Indigenous person on your undergraduate admission application.
Student support
UBC offers a safe and supportive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages personal growth. When you live well, you learn well too!
Health and wellness
From peer-led workshops and campaigns to online resources and wellness tips, UBC helps you build health awareness and maintain your mental and physical wellbeing. A healthy body means a healthy brain.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
Diversity
With students and faculty from over 150 different countries, UBC is a culturally diverse and inclusive space for learning and living. If you are an international student or simply interested in other cultures, UBC has resources and spaces to help you connect with our diverse student community.
Okanagan Campus
Explore the Equity and Inclusion Office
Vancouver Campus
Learn more about diversity at UBC
Explore the Centre for Accessibility
Student
From career support to peer programs, and academic advising to accessibility services, everything you need to thrive is available on UBC’s Student Services websites.
Okanagan Campus
Explore Student Services
Vancouver Campus
Explore Student Services
Safety
Vancouver and Kelowna are among the safest cities in North America. With UBC’s campus security services, Safewalk program, and emergency phones, you can live and study in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
Okanagan Campus
Learn about Campus Security
Vancouver Campus
Learn about Campus Security
Learn about Safewalk
Religion
As a public university, UBC is a secular institution, however students are welcome to practise a range of faiths. Opportunities for religious observance are available through the UBC Chaplains, multi-faith spaces, and student-led groups.
Okanagan Campus
Learn about the Spiritual/Multi-Faith Space
Vancouver Campus
Learn about UBC Chaplains
Counselling services
At UBC, students are eligible for free counselling services. Confidential counselling can help you to address what’s on your mind, build on your strengths, and develop new skills to help you make the most of your university experience.
Okanagan Campus
Learn about Counselling Services
Vancouver Campus
Learn about Counselling Services
Students with disabilities
UBC is committed to creating a living and learning environment in which all students can thrive. UBC offers mobility assistance, interpreting, captioning, and facilitating accommodations needed by students with physical and/or learning disabilities. If you have questions or require support, there are resources, services, and people who can help.