Refunds of Student Fees
If an undergraduate student's sessional credit load drops below 18 credits on or before the last day to withdraw without a W standing, the Athletics and Recreation fee is adjusted based on credit load. There is no pro-rated adjustment for all other student fees.
Graduate students who withdraw during the first two weeks of an academic session or term will have 100% of their student fees refunded for that term or session. Graduate students who withdraw after the first two weeks of a term will not receive adjustments on their student fees.
Opting Out of UBC Board of Governors’ Fees
Students must meet specified eligibility requirements to opt out of any of the student fees listed below. Please contact the appropriate office for more information. Students are responsible for paying all university fees within the applicable deadlines even if opt out applications have not yet been processed.
iMED and iMED Direct Billing: Students who are already covered by MSP, by another Canadian provincial health plan, or whose studies are funded by a third party (for example; government bodies, corporations, organizations and foundations) that has selected, required and purchased a basic health insurance plan on behalf of the student as part of its funding, must opt out of iMED by the Add/Drop date. Please note that having private insurance does not make a student eligible to opt out of iMED. For opt out instructions and forms, visit DCIS.
Opting Out of Student Society Fees
Students must meet specified eligibility requirements to opt out of any of the student fees listed below. Please contact the appropriate office for more information. Students are responsible for paying all university fees within the applicable deadlines even if opt out applications have not yet been processed.
- AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan: Please visit www.studentcare.ca/ for information on Change-of-Coverage Period to determine when opt-outs or new enrolments can be made.
- AMS Resource Groups Fee: Students who wish to opt out of the AMS Resource Groups Fee can apply through ams.ubc.ca/optout. (Students registered in both terms of the Winter Session and Winter Term 1: September 2-23, 2025; Winter Term 2 only: January 5-19, 2026; both Summer Session full-session courses (spanning May to August) or Summer Session courses starting in May or June: May 12-27, 2025; Summer Session courses starting in July or August: July 2-9, 2025).
- Bike Kitchen: Supporting the Bike Kitchen means supporting affordable and accessible cycling resources, repairs, education and advocacy. Learn more at our website: www.thebikekitchen.ca. Students who wish to opt out of the Bike Kitchen Fee can apply through ams.ubc.ca/optout. (Students registered in both terms of the Winter Session and Winter Term 1: September 2-23, 2025; Winter Term 2 only: January 5-19, 2026; both Summer Session full-session courses (spanning May to August) or Summer Session courses starting in May or June: May 12-27, 2025; Summer Session courses starting in July or August: July 2-9, 2025).
- CiTR Radio: Students who wish to opt out of the CiTR Fee may apply online through ams.ubc.ca/optout. (Students registered in both terms of the Winter Session and Winter Term 1: September 2-23, 2025; Winter Term 2 only: January 5-19, 2026; both Summer Session full-session courses (spanning May to August) or Summer Session courses starting in May or June: May 12-27, 2025; Summer Session courses starting in July or August: July 2-9, 2025).
- Campus Culture and Performance: Students who wish to opt out of the Campus Culture and Performance Fee may apply online through ams.ubc.ca/optout. (Students registered in both terms of the Winter Session and Winter Term 1: September 2-23, 2025; Winter Term 2 only: January 5-19, 2026; both Summer Session full-session courses (spanning May to August) or Summer Session courses starting in May or June: May 12-27, 2025; Summer Session courses starting in July or August: July 2-9, 2025).
- Permanent thrift shop on campus fee: Students who wish to opt out of the Permanent Thrift Shop on Campus Fee may apply online through ams.ubc.ca/optout. (Students registered in both terms of the Winter Session and Winter Term 1: September 2-23, 2025; Winter Term 2 only: January 5-19, 2026; both Summer Session full-session courses (spanning May to August) or Summer Session courses starting in May or June: May 12-27, 2025; Summer Session courses starting in July or August: July 2-9, 2025).
- Ubyssey Publication Fee: The Ubyssey Publications Society is responsible for the production of both online and print editions of the “Ubyssey”. Student Fees are used exclusively to cover costs associated with production: Student wages, Software licensing and development, Office expenses, and Printing. All students who contribute fees become members of the Society and can participate/contribute to the production and development of the Ubyssey by either becoming a staff writer or by participating through our student-led Board of Directors. UBC Student support was essential in “The Ubyssey” winning Several National Journalism awards over the past years including: “Canada’s Best Student Publication for 2022/23” as voted by the Canadian University Press. If you require opt-out services please visit www.ubyssey.ca and select the “More” dropdown located at the top of our home page and scroll to the Opt Out link provided. Verify that you have been assessed Ubyssey charges before filling out the form.