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  1. Refund of Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors. In recent years, tuition increases have been 2% for continuing domestic students and 3% for continuing international students.Refund of Credit or Course-Based TuitionRefund of fees, if any, is calculated from the day on which a student drops or withdraws from a course or program (see Cha...

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    … term start and end date schedule as outlined in the Academic Year . Courses that fall outside the standard … courses are withdrawn with a W in Term 2 with an approved academic concession) 2 During first 2 weeks of Term 2 100% …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:23

  2. Campus Selector

    The Calendar is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and policies at the University of British Columbia. The Calendar also serves as a record of many University academic policies and procedures. The online Calendar is the official Calendar. Changes are incorporated online at intervals throughout the yea...

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    … The Calendar also serves as a record of many University academic policies and procedures. The online Calendar is the … online at intervals throughout the year. … Vancouver Academic Calendar … Okanagan Academic Calendar … Looking for the  UBC Events Calendar ? … …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 16:24

  3. 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

  4. Attendance and Examinations

    1. AttendanceRegular attendance is expected of students in all their classes. Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from the final examination. Students who are unavoidably absent because of illness, disability or unforeseen circumstances should report to their instructors or LFS Student Services as soon as possib...

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    … students in all their classes. Students who neglect their academic work and assignments may be excluded from the final … LFS Student Services as soon as possible. When appropriate, academic concession may be granted in accordance with the … absent from examinations should refer to the University’s Academic Concession policy here and connect with the LFS …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 16:06

  5. Exchange Programs

    Go Global's student exchange programs offer UBC students the opportunity to study at one of 200 partner universities, in over 40 countries. Student exchange also makes it possible for students from the partner universities to study at UBC. Student exchange programs are Senate-approved, reciprocal exchange programs based on institution-to-institutio...

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    … awards, scholarships, and financial aid. Students pursue academic programs that are planned in consultation with their faculties. Academic courses taken at the host institution transfer to a participant's UBC academic program, thereby allowing a student to fully …

    Last updated: Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:05

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Admission

    Applicants for admission to the Master of Journalism program must possess a four-year baccalaureate degree in a discipline or interdisciplinary area regarded as appropriate by the Admissions Committee for the program. Only applicants with superior performance at the baccalaureate level and appropriate journalism knowledge and experience will be adm...

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    … Applicants will be required to indicate their intended academic specialty at the time they apply. Because the … to the program. Registration in graduate seminars in the academic specialty will be subject to the approval of the … is January 31 for entry in September of the following academic year. … Admission …

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

  11. Co-operative Education

    Co-operative education (Co-op) integrates the academic education (classroom-based learning) of interested and qualified students with relevant, supervised, and paid work experience (work-based learning) with employer organizations. Co-op students gain valuable skills that help guide them through their studies, as well as prepare them for future job...

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    … Co-operative education (Co-op) integrates the academic education (classroom-based learning) of interested … Office. Selection of BMLSc Co-op students will be based on academic performance and general suitability to the work … Co-op Program Terms & Conditions conflict with the UBC Academic Regulations regarding withdrawing from courses, the …

    Last updated: Thu, 06/13/2024 - 11:33

  12. Bachelor of Business in Real Estate

    The Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, through its Real Estate Division (RED), offers a post-diploma degree completion program that leads to the Bachelor of Business in Real Estate (B.B.R.E.). The program requires the completion of the Diploma in Urban Land Economics or equivalent plus additional real estate, general education, and bu...

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    … meet the general admission requirements of the University. Academic Regulations Students are subject to Faculty … and examinations as outlined in the Bachelor of Commerce Academic Regulations . At least 50% (60 credits) of the …

    Last updated: Wed, 06/19/2024 - 14:28

  13. Certificate of Qualification

    Students preparing to enter the teaching profession should inform themselves concerning teacher certification levels and teacher qualification levels.Teacher CertificationPossession of a certificate of qualification to teach is mandatory for teaching within BC public elementary or secondary schools. The Teaching Profession Act has assigned to the T...

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    … This report includes a copy of each student's UBC academic history but does not include copies of transcripts … Those not wishing to have their status reported and their academic histories forwarded to the college should inform … This report includes a copy of each student's Academic History. Those not wishing to have their status …

    Last updated: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:46

  14. Conservation

    The major in Conservation is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in the conservation of natural resources. The program provides students with a solid foundation across several disciplines including the natural and social sciences underlying the conservation and management of natural resources, an appreciation for t...

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    … by demand, in which case acceptance will be based on academic standing at the completion of second year. Students who do not select a specialization can follow an academic program guided by their Program Director. … by demand, in which case acceptance will be based on academic standing at the completion of second year. Upon …

    Last updated: Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:49

  15. Credit Requirements and Regulations

    Degree and Arts Credit MinimumIn order to earn their degree, students must complete at least 120 B.I.E.-eligible credits. Of these 120, at least 72 must be taken within the Faculty of Arts, except in cases where the program requires more than 48 credits outside of Arts.A minimum of 50% of total BIE degree credits, 50% of upper-level BIE degree cred...

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    … the student’s program of study, to emphasize learning and academic exploration of the new and unfamiliar, and to … grading scheme are strongly encouraged to speak with an Academic Advisor for course planning and to check Degree … must obtain, in advance, a Letter of Permission from Arts Academic Advising. See also Letter of Permission to Study at …

    Last updated: Wed, 02/19/2025 - 11:33

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