Students are reminded that they are subject to the University's Policies and Regulations, and are directed especially to Student Declaration and Responsibility, Academic Honesty and Standards, and Academic Freedom.AttendanceRegular attendance is expected of students in all course components, including lectures, laboratories, tutorial...

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Continuing Bachelor of Arts students who have been given registration eligibility for a Winter Session in the Faculty of Arts may, instead of registering, choose to take an Academic Leave of up to one academic year. In practice, an Academic Leave allows a student, who successfully completes a Winter Session (“Year A”), to choose not to register in ...

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The UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange ProgramThe Department of Language and Literacy Education and the Faculty of Arts offer a range of 3-credit courses to the UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Program for visiting international students from Ritsumeikan in Japan. The courses are open to all students at UBC. The LLED courses are of particular relev...

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Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 11:03

Continuing Bachelor of Fine Arts students who have been given registration eligibility for a Winter Session in the Faculty of Arts may, instead of registering, choose to take an Academic Leave of up to one academic year. In practice, an Academic Leave allows a student, who successfully completes a Winter Session (“Year A”), to choose not to registe...

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Graduation Requirements In order to graduate, students must meet the course requirements for their major. This requires a minimum of four years of university study. Examinations and Advancement The University regulations concerning examination and advancement apply. See Academic Assessment and Advancement Regulations. In addition, the Facu...

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Last updated: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 20:53

Students are reminded that they are subject to the University's Policies and Regulations, and are directed especially to Student Declaration and Responsibility, Academic Honesty and Standards, and Academic Freedom.AttendanceRegular attendance is expected of students in all course components, including lectures, laboratories, tutorials, workshops, d...

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Last updated: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:44

Academic honesty is essential to the continued functioning of the University of British Columbia as an institution of higher learning and research. All UBC students are expected to behave as honest and responsible members of an academic community. Breach of those expectations or failure to follow the appropriate policies, principles, rules, and gui...

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The Campus-wide Policy on Academic Leave applies to the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program. As per this policy, students in good academic standing may take an academic leave of up to one academic year. Students choosing to go on Academic Leave are required to inform the Faculty’s Office of Student Services of their intention.When consideri...

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Last updated: Mon, 02/24/2025 - 16:50

AdvancementThe following regulations regarding re-examination apply only to students pursuing the J.D. Program (including those pursuing the dual J.D./M.B.A.Courses will be evaluated by final examination unless an additional or alternative method of evaluation is deemed appropriate. In certain circumstances, as set out below, a student is entitled ...

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The University of British Columbia recognizes its duty to provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities. The University must take reasonable steps to remove barriers and provide opportunities to students with disabilities, enabling them to access university services, programs, and facilities and to be welcomed as participating memb...

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Last updated: Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:48

1. WithdrawalA student who decides to withdraw from a course should refer to Change of Registration.A student who decides to withdraw from the University should refer to Withdrawal.2. Academic LeaveStudents in good academic standing after a Winter Session (September - April) are normally eligible to register in the following Summer and Winter Sessi...

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Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:45

Advising is not required for most students but is available on request. Depending on the student’s academic circumstances (e.g., academic probation, request for academic concession, or other matters), the Faculty reserves the right to make advising mandatory prior to registration. Academic advising is required for Honours students. Academic a...

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Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:49

Bachelor of Media Studies students receive academic advising through the B.M.S. Program and through Arts Academic Advising Services.B.M.S. students are expected to develop a Learning Plan to help guide their program of study; the plan will be modified over the course of their degree progress. Advising staff in the B.M.S. Program are available to as...

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Additional Period Honours1) Dean's ScholarDean’s Scholar designation recognizes the highest level of academic achievement in the Faculty of Arts. In order to be considered for Dean’s Scholar/List, students must have completed a minimum of 27 credits in a Winter session. Students who achieve an average of 85% or higher on all registered credits...

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Last updated: Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:48

Review of Assigned Standing To appeal a grade in graduate-level coursework, see Review of Assigned Standing. Senate Appeals on Academic Standing Students may protest decisions relating to their academic standing. Students should protest a decision first with the faculty member directly involved in the decision, if applicable, and then, if ...

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