Health & Wellbeing

  1. 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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    Struggling to Find the Motivation?

    Learn how to get motivated so you can reach your academic and degree goals.What is Motivation?Motivation is what helps you do something and, ultimately, to achieve your goals. It is what drives you to study for that exam or to go to the gym. There are many different reasons for why you act the way… read more

  3. Frequently Asked Questions: Academic Concession

    We care about your wellbeing and are committed to supporting you in your academic pursuits. We recognize that sometimes unanticipated events or circumstances can affect your ability to complete your academic responsibilities.What is academic concession?You may be eligible for academic concession if… read more

  4. Exam Issues

     You're responsible for keeping on top of your exam schedule and writing exams during the regularly scheduled period. It's important that you're planning ahead, organizing your time, and being proactive with your assignments and exams. We aren't able to help you out of a bind due to poor… read more

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    7 Tips To Starting University and Managing Stress

    Transition can be one of the most exhilarating periods of your life—or one of the most terrifying. Experiencing anxiety is normal during these times, but combined with projects and assignments, it can be hard to cope. There are numerous UBC resources and ways to help you manage stress.1. Understand… read more

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

Faculty of Science

Office of the Dean, Earth Sciences Building
2178–2207 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada
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