Imagine UBC and the University's orientation programs serve as new students' formal welcome to the University, and to the learning community they have joined. Imagine UBC helps both first year and transfer students begin to find and build a community at UBC, feel supported from their first day on… read more
The UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) office has committed a total of $2 million over the next four years to UBC Vancouver Faculties to support undergraduate research. The Faculty of Science Dean’s Office has received an additional $100,000 this year to expand the… read more
Science Advisors review the records of all 10,500 Science students in May and June each year.Advisors check your current academic standing and review the courses you have successfully completed to determine if you are making sufficient progress.You’ll see the results of this assessment when… read more
This annual fair is the only time that the Science specializations come together at the same time to connect with first year Science students and answer your questions. Stop in at each department's booth to chat with Department Advisors from across Science to help you determine which… read more
Science Peer Academic Coaches help support students in achieving their unique academic goals. Students who work with a SPAC coach see lasting improvements to their study habits.SPAC coaches work with you one-on-one to help you achieve your academic goals at UBC. Chat with a coach to… read more
Share the research you've been involved with! UBC Science wants to showcase the diversity of research happening across our Faculty, as well as the people who are doing it.We are looking for research that ranges from course-based group projects to directed studies research to volunteering or working… read more
Imagine UBC is the university’s biggest back-to-school event, welcoming many new students into the Faculty. It's full of exciting opportunities to meet others and learn about UBC Science. New students will get to know the campus, find out more about the Faculty of Science, meet a professor,… read more
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
Before dropping or withdrawing from a courseMake sure you’re aware of the add/drop deadline.If you withdraw after the deadline, review the impacts of a “W” on your transcript.International students should consider the immigration impacts of withdrawing from courses.How to drop or withdraw from a… read more
About waitlistsIf the course section you want to register in is full and a waitlist is available, you can register into the waitlist on Workday.Waitlists are managed by the department that runs the course. For example, a waitlist for a Computer Science course is managed by the Computer Science… read more
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