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    What Happens After My Term 2 Grades Are Submitted?

    Science Advisors review the records of all 10,000 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

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    What Is the Impact of a "W" on My Transcript?

    Should I withdraw from a course and get a W standing on my transcript? What happens when I withdraw from a course?What is a W standing?When students withdraw from a course after the add/drop deadline, they will receive a "W" standing on their academic record. Such standings are not included in… 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

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

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