You are reading the 2025/26 Academic Calendar. The 2024/25 version remains in effect until August 31, 2025 and is available here.

  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. 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

  3. 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

  4. Minor in Entrepreneurship

    Students desiring foundations in the knowledge and practical skills related to the formation of an entrepreneurial enterprise are encouraged to consider the Minor in Entrepreneurship. Upon successful completion of this minor program, the notation "Minor in Entrepreneurship" will be placed on the student's transcript.Enrolment in the program is limi...

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    … Applications for admission must be made through Engineering Academic Services by May 15. For an application to be considered, the student must be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of 24 credits … average of 68% is required in the most recent two academic years.  Meeting the stated minimum requirements …

    Last updated: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:35

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 10:57

  10. 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

  11. Introduction

    The University offers a wide range of programs to recognize students with high academic achievement and to provide financial assistance to those who cannot meet basic education costs. Academic merit-based awards for graduate study are administered by the Dean's Office, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Financial need-based awards are ad...

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    … a wide range of programs to recognize students with high academic achievement and to provide financial assistance to those who cannot meet basic education costs. Academic merit-based awards for graduate study are … Students are not eligible to receive their award during academic terms in which they are officially on-leave from …

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

  12. Admission and Transfer

    General InformationApplication for admission to the Faculty must be made online. Procedures, policies, and admission requirements to UBC and the Faculty are specified in Admissions.Admission from Secondary SchoolStudents are expected to start their first year in September of the Winter session they were admitted. January starts are not permitted. S...

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    … performance in specific high school courses, the overall academic rigor of the program, evidence of relevant learning … in workshops and peer support programs to facilitate academic success. Admission as a Post-Secondary Transfer … to Science must also present the required high school academic pre-requisites, as listed in Admission . In some …

    Last updated: Tue, 01/28/2025 - 14:03

  13. Admission

    The requirements below apply to students entering the Entry-to-Practice Pharm.D. program in the 2026W Session.For information regarding undergraduate admissions in previous years, please refer to the appropriate archived version of the Academic Calendar.The Faculty will select for admission those students who not only demonstrate academic potential...

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    … please refer to the appropriate archived version of the Academic Calendar. The Faculty will select for admission those students who not only demonstrate academic potential, but who also most aptly display a … coursework, including the prerequisites, by the end of the academic year in which the application is made. Students …

    Last updated: Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:45

  14. Engineering Physics

    The mission of the Engineering Physics program is to provide the best possible broad-based engineering degree which emphasizes the fundamentals of physics and mathematics to prepare graduates for engineering research and innovation in technology companies and research labs. Numerous specializations are available within Engineering Physics, by appro...

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    … Physics program office, room 333A, Hennings Building. Academic Advising is available through the program office, … corresponding years of Engineering Physics for the current Academic Year. Engineering Physics Second Year   CPEN_V 221 … replace with MATH_V 253 and 317. 2 Taken during the summer academic term. 3 See Complementary Studies Courses .   Third …

    Last updated: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:41

  15. Graduate Certificate in Forest Management and Conservation

    The Graduate Certificate in Forest Management and Conservation (GCFMC) is an online program that provides interdisciplinary training in forest management and policy, conservation and forest sciences, and emerging technologies to equip students to become versatile professionals in this field. Courses are offered in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms,...

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    … assignments. Admission Requirements Applicants must have an academic background in a relevant forest, natural or … For applicants with Canadian or USA credentials: The academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a … Erica Triggs , Director, Graduate Student Academic Services … Graduate Certificate in Forest …

    Last updated: Wed, 06/19/2024 - 12:10

UBC Vancouver Academic Calendar 2025/26

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