Getting Involved in UBC Science

The Faculty of Science is always looking for students to step up to the challenge and get involved with our community. 

Whether you're looking to gain professional skills, work with motivated peers, or just have fun, look below, and plan ahead for upcoming opportunities.

Science Peer Academic Coaches

Support fellow Science students to adapt their academic skills like studying and time management to facilitate their ability to meet their goals at UBC Science. 

Through this team, you'll gain skills in one-on-one coaching that you'll carry forward in your personal life and future career!

Application period: Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026

How to Become a Science Peer Academic Coach 
Learn more about the Science Peer Academic Coaches

Questions? Contact Marcus Jung, the Science Peer Academic Coaches advisor.

SCI Team

Support Science students' success through events and resources to facilitate career and professional development.

As a member of SCI Team, you'll gain skills and experience in event planning, teamwork and collaboration, communicating with diverse audiences, and more.

Application period: Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026

How to Become a SCI Team Leader
Learn more about SCI Team

Questions? Contact Stefanie Suderman, the SCI Team advisor.

Science Imagine UBC Senior Orientation Leaders

Help build campus community and welcome new students by coordinating a team of Orientation Leaders. This senior student leader role takes charge to facilitate Imagine UBC and other community-building events for incoming Science students. 

Gain skills in team development, logistical coordination and more!

Application period: Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026

How to Become a Science Imagine UBC Senior Orientation Leader

Questions? Contact Marcus Jung, the Senior Orientation Leaders advisor.

Science Imagine UBC Orientation Leaders

Support the transition of around 2,500 first year and transfer students at Imagine UBC and beyond. From facilitating social connections to providing direct peer guidance, help orient incoming Science students to student life. 

Gain skills and experience in communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Application period: Feb 9 – Mar 8, 2026

How to Become a Science Imagine UBC Orientation Leader

Questions? Contact Science Student Engagement.

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

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