Courses

  1. Summer Course Registration FAQ

    Want to know more about summer course registration? Here’s a quick overview. When is the summer session and how is it different from the winter session? There are two terms in the summer session, one from May to June, and the other from July to August. Since the summer terms are… read more

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    The Class I Want is Full! What do I do?

    A lot of registration changes happen in the first week or so of school, sometimes even right up until the add/drop deadline.Graduating Soon and Can't Get into the Course?If you're on track to graduate in May of this academic year, and one or more of your required courses is full, you have a right… read more

  3. What to Expect After Submitting a Deferred Standing Request

    Please review this page carefully. You are expected to know all of the information contained on this page and to have taken action as appropriate.Overview of Deferred Standing RequestIf you have additional supporting documentation to submit, you have 14 calendar days to submit the files online… read more

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    Study Hall

    Study Hall... just like in the movies - except with more (effective) studying. Looking for a study space and resources to maximize your potential with university-level academics? Science Study Halls are designed specifically for UBC Science students. Come for the dedicated study space,… read more

  5. Credit/D/Fail

    Credit/D/Fail courses allow students to receive a credit, a D, or a Fail grading instead of a percentage grade. In the Faculty of Science, students must use percentage grading for the Lower-level Requirements, the Communication requirement, Science Breadth and any course required for a… read more

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    First Year Course Registration Webinar

    Getting ready to choose your courses for first year? Learn more through this webinar.About the WebinarBuilding from the First Year Course Registration information online, learn how to choose and register for your first year Science courses.Join Science Academic Advisors for details on how to… read more

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    To Take Summer Courses or Not, That Is the Question

    Summer can be your time to relax, but four months could be a little too much time! If you still have some energy left from the year, taking summer courses may not be a bad idea.Consider Some Reasons to Take Summer Courses1. Reduce Your Winter WorkloadBy taking summer courses, you can reduce your… read more

  8. Courses

    Academic Prep for New StudentsRequest Permission to Take Courses at Another InstitutionRequest Credit / D / FailFirst-Year Seminar in ScienceAcademic ConcessionChoosing Courses as a Transfer StudentFrequently Asked Questions: Courses  read more

  9. Choosing Courses as a Transfer Student

     This guide is for transfer students from other institutions who have second year standing in Science. It walks you through course selection from the point of choosing your specialization to the first day of class.Step 1: Choose Your Program Specialization: Major, Minor or HonoursThe… read more

  10. Frequently Asked Questions: Courses

     These questions supplement the Choosing Your Courses in First Year Science guide. If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with the guide before reading on.When should I register for courses? Where can I find my registration date?Register for both Term 1 and Term 2 courses during your… read more

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