UBC is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal student academic success and leadership. The University offers Aboriginal students unique and culturally-appropriate educational opportunities and student services. We invite you to join the growing community of Aboriginal students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Aboriginal Student Coordinator for UBC Science and Land & Food Systems

The Aboriginal coordinator, Amanda Catching, provides a variety of services and supports for students from choosing courses, arranging tutoring, degree planning, advising, emotional support, and trouble shooting a variety of issues that are a part of university life.

Contact Information
Email: amanda.catching@science.ubc.ca
Phone: 604-831-2028
Address: 1985 West Mall in the First Nations House of Learning

The UBC Aboriginal Science website, which contains a wealth of information for Aboriginal students considering UBC, as well as event listings, opportunities, and resources.

Web: www.aboriginal.science.ubc.ca

First Nations House of Learning

The First Nations House of Learning is a home away from home and resource centre for First Nations Students studying at the university.

Web: www.longhouse.ubc.ca

Academic and Personal Development

UBC provides many opportunities for students to explore academic interests, and get involved in service activities, clubs and leadership roles. One great opportunity is SCI Team, a peer leadership program that operates under the motto 'students helping students'. And when you have questions UBC Science offers an advising centre staffed by experienced people--if they don't know the answer, they'll help you find the person who does or the online resource you need.

Web: www.sciteam.ubc.ca

Services for Students with Disabilities

UBC is committed to providing an environment free of structural and attitudinal barriers for students with disabilities.

UBC’s Disability Resource Centre (DRC) provides a wide range of services and support for students with physical and/or learning disabilities, including mobility assistance, interpreting, captioning, and facilitating accommodations needed by students. You’re invited to make an appointment with a Disability Advisor to discuss the academic accommodations and programs you’re eligible for. Academic accommodations are determined on the basis of a student’s documentation of disability and the essential learning outcomes of courses.

Web: www.students.ubc.ca/access/drc.cfm

UBC’s Crane Library provides Braille, audiobook, large print and electronic text materials.

Web: www.library.ubc.ca/home/access/crane.html