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  1. Appeal Procedure

    Students who wish to protest decisions relating to their academic studies may do so. The protest should be made initially as near the source of difficulty as possible, presumably an instructor, and progress to the head of the department concerned and then to the dean of the faculty. There is a standing committee of the University Senate, the Commit...

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    … Students who wish to protest decisions relating to their academic studies may do so. The protest should be made … of the University Senate, the Committee on Appeals on Academic Standing, that reviews all appeals made to the Senate, the senior academic authority in the University. Following are the …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:48

  2. Minor in Arts

    A student in the Bachelor of Design may apply to undertake an 18 credit Minor in Arts or a 30 credit subject-specific Minor in Arts as noted below.An 18 credit Minor in Arts must comprise courses in the Faculty of Arts that are for credit toward a B.A. degree and must consist of a minimum of 18 upper-level (300-400) credits in a single subject or f...

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    … of specialization. Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for the proposed Minor. … the notation ‘Minor in Arts’ will be noted on the student’s academic transcript. A 30 credit subject-specific Minor … or field of specialization will be added to the student’s academic transcript by including the notation 'Minor in …

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

  3. Applicants Following American Secondary School Curriculum

    Applicants following the American secondary school curriculum must present the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission:graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a US regionally-accredited school; English to the senior level (not ESL); three years of mathematics to the junior level; a minimum final grade of 70%...

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    … criteria to be considered for admission: graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a US … courses as part of their diploma. Applicants with a strong academic record who do not present the minimum number of … as per above will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Academic courses are generally taken in the junior or senior …

    Last updated: Thu, 10/26/2023 - 16:25

  4. Attendance

    Regular attendance is expected of students in all their classes (including lectures, laboratories, tutorials, seminars, etc.). Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from final examinations. Students who are unavoidably absent because of illness or disability should report to their instructors on return to classes....

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    … tutorials, seminars, etc.). Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from final … to their instructors on return to classes. Any request for academic concession must be clearly expressed (see Academic Concession ). Students may not, concurrently with …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:48

  5. Student Services

    A. Adoranti, B.A. (Ott.), M.Ed. (Tor.), Embedded CounsellorL. Braam, B.A. (Guelph), M.Ed. (Br.Col.), Student Engagement OfficerH. Chang, B.Sc., M.U.F.L. (Br.Col.), Student and Office Support SpecialistA. Curcin, B.A. (Br.Col.), M.A. (Vic.(Br.Col.)), Senior Academic AdvisorN. Harold, B.A. (Br.Col.), Student Services Office CoordinatorJ. Jun, B....

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    … A. Curcin , B.A. (Br.Col.), M.A. (Vic.(Br.Col.)), Senior Academic Advisor N. Harold , B.A. (Br.Col.), Student … Program Manager J. Kellett , B.A. (Simon Fraser), Senior Academic Advisor C. Longhi , B.A., M.A. (Pisa), Director of … Triggs , B.A., M.Ed. (Br.Col.), Director, Graduate Student Academic Services L. Yupitun , B.A. (Br.Col.), Admissions …

    Last updated: Fri, 08/30/2024 - 15:05

  6. Minor in Science

    Enrolment in the Minor in Science is limited to students eligible for third-year standing with an average of at least 68% in each of the previous two years. Courses taken for the Minor in Science must be courses in the Faculty of Science that are acceptable for a B.Sc. major or honours in the proposed subject area or field. The minor consists of...

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    … Students are strongly advised to design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their proposed … which must be approved by the Applied Science Engineering Academic Services office at the beginning of third year. … Applications for admission must be made through Engineering Academic Services by May 15. Entry into and continuation in …

    Last updated: Wed, 05/24/2023 - 14:13

  7. Graduate Co-operative Education

    Doctor of Philosophy The co-op option is available in the following Doctor of Philosophy graduate program: English Master of Arts Students admitted to the Master of Arts program in a department with a co-operative education option may apply for admission to the Arts Co-operative Education Program. The Program helps ...

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    … first term at UBC. Selection of students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work … are taken in addition to the courses needed to meet normal academic requirements. These courses do not count for credit … degree, but their completion will be noted on a student's academic record. Contact Information Arts Co-op Program …

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

  8. Introduction

    The University of British Columbia has established UBC Vantage College on its Vancouver campus to offer programs that broaden the capacity of the University to attract and support outstanding international students.The College offers first-year programs for international students from a wide variety of school systems, and with different linguistic ...

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    … but who may benefit from smaller class sizes and additional academic, language, and social supports. Students will form a cohort within the program that includes academic language preparation, additional academic support, and the completion of first-year …

    Last updated: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 14:26

  9. English Language Proficiency Tests

      TestMinimum Competence for Undergraduate Admission1Minimum Competence for Entry to the Conditional Admission Program4Minimum Competence for Vantage CollegeCAELCanadian Academic English Language AssessmentOverall 70Overall 60 with no sub-test below 50Overall 50CELUBC Certificate in English Language2600 and 650500400Cambridge English Qual...

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    … 4 Minimum Competence for Vantage College CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Overall 70 Overall 60 … 160 IELTS International English Language Testing System (Academic) 6.5 with no part less than 6.0 6.0 with no part … 5.5 Reading and Writing PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic) Overall Score: 65 Overall Score:60 Overall Score: …

    Last updated: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:26

  10. UBC-Ritsumeikan House

    Ritsumeikan House, initially established and opened in March 1992 to specifically serve the academic partnership between Ritsumeikan University and UBC, now serves students more broadly from across the university by providing accommodations for 200 international and domestic students. The Facility is managed by UBC Student Housing with office spac...

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    … and opened in March 1992 to specifically serve the academic partnership between Ritsumeikan University and UBC, … office space and classrooms administered and managed by the Academic Director and Program Manager of the UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Programs. … UBC-Ritsumeikan House …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:48

  11. Awards from External Funding Agencies

    Vanier ScholarshipsThe Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships offered by NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR aim to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. Both domestic and international students are eligible. Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian university, and the Vanier Scholarships must be held by the student at the university that nominated ...

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    … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. Students … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. The … or permanent residents. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence and research potential/ability. The …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:47

  12. Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy

    Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Registration Academic Regulations Academic Leave Deg...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Registration Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements … Entry-to-Practice …

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  13. Flexible Doctor of Pharmacy

    Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements...

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    … Contents Introduction Academic Advising Admission Post-Acceptance Requirements Academic Regulations Academic Leave Degree Requirements … Flexible Doctor of …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:47

  14. Admission

    General InformationUBC's procedures, policies, and general admission requirements are specified in the Admissions section of the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Media Studies program is limited; attainment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.In addition to applying for admission to the de...

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    … specified in the Admissions section of the UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar. Enrolment in the Bachelor of Media … Secondary School Applicants are admitted on the basis of academic performance; evidence of personal initiative, commitment, and accomplishment; and academic preparation, including breadth and rigor of …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:42

  15. Introduction

    Co-operative Education (Co-op) integrates academic study with relevant, supervised, paid work experience. It is based on the principle that relevant work experience, combined with academic programs, plays an important part in the effective professional and personal development of students. Students alternate periods of academic study with periods o...

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    … Co-operative Education (Co-op) integrates academic study with relevant, supervised, paid work … the principle that relevant work experience, combined with academic programs, plays an important part in the effective … development of students. Students alternate periods of academic study with periods of applicable work experience. …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:48

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar

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