THE UNIVERSITY of BRITISH COLUMBIA UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 2021 Community Is Where You Make It

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK 2021 Community is where you make it

It’s in our classrooms and across our campuses. It’s online and on the playing fields. It’s in Vancouver and Kelowna and countless cities and towns around the world. UBC’s community goes back over a hundred years, and connects tens of thousands of students and faculty, and hundreds of thousands of alumni. It’s inclusive, inspiring, innovative, and inviting, and we can’t wait for you to join us.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Where bright minds shine ...... 2–3 A connected community ...... 4–5 Okanagan campus...... 6–7 Vancouver campus ...... 8–9 Activities...... 10

Involvement ...... 12 Housing...... 14 Innovative programs ...... 16 Undergraduate degrees...... 18 How to apply ...... 20 What we look for ...... 21 Admission requirements ...... 22–23 Degree planning ...... 24–25 Personal Profile planning ...... 26 Budget planning ...... 28 Key dates ...... 30 Next steps ...... 32 Where bright minds shine

It’s no wonder that UBC is consistently ranked one of the best universities in the world. With two stunning campuses full of modern learning spaces and innovative research facilities, UBC is home to endless opportunities to nurture existing interests and explore new avenues of discovery – about the world, about the past, about the future, about yourself.

BY THE NUMBERS1

# UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR 1 CLIMATE ACTION AND IMPACT

#2 UNIVERSITY IN CANADA

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES TOP 25 IN THE WORLD

RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TOP 40 IN THE WORLD

Everyone who appears in this publication is a student, faculty member, staff member, or alumnus from the UBC community. 1 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and Webometrics Ranking of Universities BY THE NUMBERS #1 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY A connected IN NORTH AMERICA1 53,872 community UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ACROSS TWO CAMPUSES

UBC is an engaged and inclusive community of 1,619 expert faculty, inquisitive students, insightful ABORIGINAL STUDENTS

MEET SOME OF researchers, and accomplished alumni who OUR STUDENTS care deeply about solving contemporary global 14,028 challenges. As the most international university in INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS There’s no typical UBC FROM OVER 160 COUNTRIES student, just a community North America, UBC welcomes students just like of learners connected by you from around the world – not just to experience boundless curiosity. You’ll get to know a few of them the UBC community, but to enhance it. in the pages of this book.

1 Times Higher Education World University Ranking

Craig made friends who feel Dominique didn’t know anyone like family during UBC’s before arriving at UBC, but Jump Start orientation. that changed quickly. Read Read his story on page 11. her story on page 33.

For Darcy, living in residence Nithi’s involvement in various has been a great way to meet organizations has been a big people and create community. part of her learning and growth. Read their story on page 15. Read her story on page 31.

Skyler appreciates the international perspectives present at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Read his story on page 15.

Diversity is central to UBC’s success. The university is committed to being a place where people from all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome. Sabrina found a sense of connection among the UBC community. Read her story on page 13. OUR CAMPUSES FAST FACTS FAST

Okanagan campus GET TO KNOW KELOWNA The fastest-growing city in British Columbia A welcoming community in a thriving city

POPULATION OF 217,000 UBC Okanagan is located within the territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY IN CANADA1 whose spirit of stewardship is maintained in UBC’s respect for sustainability SEVERAL THEATRE GROUPS, A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and the land. Life on UBC’s Okanagan campus is shaped by its vibrant host MUSEUMS, AND ART GALLERIES city, Kelowna, known for its growing high-tech industry and excellent outdoor MANY TRAILS FOR HIKING, BIKING, AND EXPLORING recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, swimming, and skiing. AVERAGES 2,000 HOURS OF SUNSHINE EVERY YEAR, The campus community continues to evolve, anchored by the warmth WITH MILD, SNOWY WINTERS AND WARM SUMMERS of the students, faculty, and staff, and inspired by the landscape.

p Mountain biking is a popular activity AIRPORT The campus is 20 minutes from in the Okanagan Kelowna’s city centre and one hour 5 MIN from two world-class ski resorts. UBC CAMPUS t Undergraduate students can enter the Nursing program on the Okanagan campus in their first year OKANAGAN 20 MIN LAKE

CITY CENTRE

CANADA VANCOUVER KELOWNA

q Student housing on the Okanagan campus

BY THE NUMBERS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 9,643 FROM 97 COUNTRIES

$ IN RESEARCH FUNDING 25M FOR 925 PROJECTS OKANAGAN CAMPUS OKANAGAN CAMPUS

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1 Canadian Federation of Independent Business 6 7 OUR CAMPUSES FAST FACTS FAST

Vancouver campus GET TO KNOW VANCOUVER Consistently ranked among the most livable An oceanside campus in an urban setting cities in the world2

UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of POPULATION OF 2,672,000 the Musqueam people. Nestled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the campus is ONE OF THE MILDEST CLIMATES IN CANADA full of innovative learning facilities and a mix of modern and traditional architecture. HOME TO STANLEY PARK, ONE OF THE LARGEST URBAN It’s a vibrant starting point to explore academic adventures, beautiful beaches, PARKS IN NORTH AMERICA

evergreen forests, diverse cuisines, and engaging arts and culture. 28-KILOMETRE SEAWALL CIRCLES THE CITY

ONE OF THE MOST TREE-COVERED CITIES IN THE WORLD3

The campus is 30 minutes from Vancouver’s city centre and just a short drive to several ski destinations, including Whistler, one of North America’s top-rated ski resorts.1

p The Walter C. Koerner Library is designed to resemble an open book

CITY t The Museum of Anthropology highlights CENTRE arts and cultures from around the world, with an emphasis on First Nations UBC peoples of British Columbia CAMPUS 30 MIN

25 MIN AIRPORT

CANADA VANCOUVER KELOWNA

BY THE NUMBERS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 45,516 FROM 157 COUNTRIES

LIBRARIES SPANNING 9 MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES VANCOUVER CAMPUS VANCOUVER CAMPUS

you.ubc.ca/vancouver youbcpic | | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA 1 SKI Magazine Resort Survey 2018 2 Mercer 2019 Quality of Living Rankings 3 MIT Senseable City Lab Green View Index

8 9 ACTIVITIES STUDENT PROFILE

Join in CRAIG D. DUBAI, UAE AND GOA, INDIA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Whether you’re looking to explore new interests or deepen your commitment “The more you involve yourself to existing ones, UBC has many opportunities. Try improv comedy, join a choir, with the community and play dodgeball, or do them all at once! The people you meet and the activities actively participate, the more you experience will shape your time at university and likely the rest of your life. you will feel at home here.”

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CLUBS Are you part of any UBC communities that Pursue an existing passion or nurture a new have been especially meaningful? one in one of UBC’s hundreds of student- My closest group of friends largely consists run clubs and course unions. If the club of people I met in my first week, at UBC’s you have in mind doesn’t exist, find a few Jump Start orientation program. This group friends and start it up. of friends stands out because they’ve gone beyond the traditional definition of friends EVENTS and become almost like family. Celebrate global fashion and diversity at Rejoice, an intercultural fashion show, or race What would you say to prospective in Storm the Wall, one of the most exciting students who are considering events of the year. No matter your interests, attending UBC? you’ll find fun things to do on campus. You truly get out of UBC what you put in. p Cheering on teammates at Storm the Wall The more you involve yourself with the STUDENT SUPPORTS community and actively participate, the UBC is committed to providing a safe, ORIENTATIONS more you will feel at home here. supportive, and inclusive environment for UBC has some of the most engaging “Being part of living and learning. If you have questions orientation events in Canada. No matter What big questions did you have before “Being part of or need support related to health, where you come from, or whether you plan different communities arriving at UBC? accessibility, safety, career development, to live on or off campus, you can join in differenthas made communitiesUBC feel and more, there are people and services activities organized by students, faculty, I had never been to North America prior has made UBC feel to coming to UBC, so “What’s it like?” was much smaller and on both campuses that can help. and staff. You’ll learn about your academic much smaller and community, make friends, get to know a massive question for me. I was excited connected.“ professors, and dive head first into your to travel to somewhere super different CULTURE connected.” UBC adventure. compared to where I had grown up. Find students from around the world in spaces like the Global Collegium on UBC’s Okanagan campus, or the Global Lounge SPORTS AND RECREATION What do you like about your program? on UBC’s Vancouver campus. If you’re Join a recreational team or competitive The community experience is filled with an Aboriginal student looking to connect club, sign up for a fitness or dance class, or inclusivity and a general willingness of your with others, visit Aboriginal Programs don the school colours of blue and gold and peers, professors, and teaching assistants and Services on UBC’s Okanagan campus cheer on UBC’s varsity teams: the Okanagan to help and to see you succeed. or the First Nations Longhouse on UBC’s Heat and the Vancouver Thunderbirds. Vancouver campus.

UBC has over 500 student-run clubs and course unions covering a STUDENT PROFILE vast range of interests – everything ACTIVITIES from quidditch to competitive robotics to a cappella. | | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA

p Top to bottom: Day of the Longboat, Students playing beach volleyball on campus, Sylix dancers 10 11 INVOLVEMENT STUDENT PROFILE

Explore your curiosity BY THE NUMBERS SABRINA M. CANORA, CANADA – PLAINS CREE 6,000+ CO-OP PLACEMENTS EACH YEAR FIRST NATIONS AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES At UBC, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Co-operative and “You will learn just as much community-based learning experiences and academic exchanges EXCHANGE, RESEARCH, AND STUDY-ABROAD 240+ PARTNERS WORLDWIDE outside of the classroom as are just a few of the ways you can broaden your perspective and you will in it.” gain hands-on experience you will take with you anywhere you go. OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE 77.8% IN ENRICHED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

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What big questions did you have before arriving at UBC?

I always wondered what it would be like to study in a multicultural setting. I was pleasantly surprised by UBC’s wonderful and diverse community that allows me to study among students from all around the world.

What would you say to prospective students who are considering attending UBC?

The people and the community of UBC are unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else! You will learn just as much outside of the classroom as you will in it, just from the conversations you’ll have with the amazing “The focus and care students around campus. that UBC puts into its In your opinion, what makes UBC Indigenous students distinctive from other universities? is something I Definitely the community. Before couldn’t find matched coming here, I was worried about feeling disconnected from other students, but I anywhere else.” couldn’t have been more wrong! Regardless of who you are and what your interests are, there’s a place for you at UBC to feel connected – you just have to look for it!

t Vineyards throughout the Okanagan Are you connected with any Collegia region provide an outdoor classroom on campus? for UBC students This past year, UBC opened the Indigenous Collegia on its Vancouver Campus. I love this space and it was a crucial part of my UBC Collegia are spaces on first-year experience. I’m overjoyed that I GO PLACES GIVE BACK GET EXPERIENCE campus that provide commuter STUDENT PROFILE INVOLVEMENT can become a more active member of this students with a place to hang Take advantage of UBC’s partnerships with Gain real-world experience in your area of Expand your career network and learn space in my second year as I will be working out between classes. international universities to immerse yourself study and make meaningful contributions to alongside professionals with local and global as a Collegia Advisor. in a new culture through a study-abroad important initiatives and research, on campus practicums, internships, and co-op terms | | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA experience in one of over 40 countries. and in communities around the world. ranging from three to 16 months.

12 13 HOUSING STUDENT PROFILES

DARCY B. Are you part of any communities that have been Make yourself at home RESIDENCE LIFE especially meaningful? Living in residence makes it easy for students TORONTO, CANADA The first-year residences’ Pride collectives have to meet new people, live in an academic SOCIOLOGY & GEOGRAPHY been extremely meaningful for me. Over the past Where you live can have a huge impact on your university experience. atmosphere, get help for personal needs, two years I’ve been organizing events for the Pride and be close to all that UBC has to offer. Our “Living in a first-year If you like to explore and don’t mind commuting to campus, you might collectives that have ranged from board game nights campuses in the Okanagan and Vancouver are residence is a fantastic to student panels to hikes. Throughout the process prefer off-campus housing. If you want to be closer to your classes and both well-connected to their host cities and way to meet new people I’ve learned a lot about leadership and support. campus services, you may prefer living in residence. outdoor recreation opportunities by public transit and transportation routes. and create a community How do you like living on campus in a student you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/admitted/find-housing on campus.” residence? LIVING OFF CAMPUS Living in a first-year residence is a fantastic way Many of our students live off campus and to meet new people and create a community on commute to class by bike, public transit, or car. campus. Keep up with events happening in your Students who choose to live off campus can residence by checking social media and the posters access our on-campus Collegia, spaces where on your floor – there are almost always things going you can meet with friends, heat up food, and on and new people to connect with. relax between classes.

What’s the best part about living in Vancouver? What do you like to do off campus?

The best part about living in Vancouver is being so close to both nature and the city. I love the ability to go shopping, eat out, see a movie, and go to the beach all in the same afternoon.

SKYLER V. Why did you choose UBC? Because of its international community. I wanted MANILA, PHILIPPINES a university that would help me meet new ECONOMICS people with new perspectives, and I think UBC “The best part about living delivered on that. off campus is having a What makes UBC distinctive from other bigger space to yourself universities?

and being able to decide Its sense of community. The environment in the whether you want to live classroom and around campus is very positive, making it easy for meaningful connections to alone or with a roommate.” be made. The interconnectedness has made UBCO feel more like a home than a university.

What’s the best part of living off campus?

The best part about living off campus is having a bigger space to yourself and being able to decide whether you want to live alone or with a

roommate. I also appreciate the life experience STUDENT PROFILES I’ve gained from living in an apartment. HOUSING | | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA

14 15 INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ALUMNI STORIES

Find your focus BY THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS Life after UBC UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE ALUMNI IN 42 PROGRAMS 350,000 150+ COUNTRIES UBC students have access to degrees in every major discipline, including FACULTIES 3M NATIONAL TEACHING FELLOWS innovative offerings in emerging disciplines, interdisciplinary studies, and 18 20 ANGELA S. STRATEGY AND BUSINESS CONSULTANT dual-degree programs. Here are just a few examples. SCHOOLS COMPANIES SPUN 20 214 FROM UBC RESEARCH BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY + MASTER OF MANAGEMENT DUAL DEGREE, 2018 6,057 FACULTY MEMBERS 3 CANADIAN PRIME MINISTERS FROM JAKARTA, INDONESIA LIVING IN DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY

FIRST-YEAR STUDY OPTIONS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES $ IN RESEARCH RHODES SCHOLARS 699M FUNDING 71 “UBC helped me discover my strengths, ARTS ONE AND COORDINATED DATA SCIENCE OF FULL-TIME FACULTY NOBEL LAUREATES uncover my weaknesses, and hone my ARTS PROGRAM Use statistics and computer science to have an 98% HAVE PhDs 8 Learn from a multidisciplinary team of instructors impact on society as a business and data analyst, character. All of these three aspects help in a small and supportive cohort. Choose Arts One a data architect, or a statistician. me today, not just in my current job, but for a writing-intensive program with a humanities focus, or choose the Coordinated Arts Program also in daily life.” to explore subjects in one of five streams (Media MEDIA STUDIES Studies; Global Citizens; Individual and Society; Prepare for a professional career in media by “In the beginning, I only expected to learn Law and Society; or Philosophy, Political Science, exploring eight arts disciplines and computer and Economics). science through theory, research, and application. theories and build some hard and soft skills. In the end, I learned how to learn, LAND ONE PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, I learned how to build relationships, AND ECONOMICS Get hands-on experience in small classes for your Learn how to analyze the rules that govern us, and I learned who I am.” core courses through this integrated program for examine decision-making in an increasingly Forestry and Land and Food Systems (Applied globalized marketplace, and develop informed Biology; or Food, Nutrition, and Health) students. opinions about the world we live in. Land One gives first-year students the opportunity to develop valuable relationships with instructors COLE E. and peers, while diving into content that is directly FOUNDER, HEG & ASSOCIATES EXPLORATION SERVICES connected to current land issues. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARTH AND DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, 2017 SCIENCE ONE AND COORDINATED FROM WHITE ROCK, CANADA BACHELOR & MASTER OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE PROGRAM LIVING IN KELOWNA, CANADA DUAL DEGREE Explore scientific questions with a small group of Pursue a subject you’re passionate about and like-minded students using concepts from biology, concurrently earn a postgraduate degree from “UBC has a unique way of bringing people chemistry, physics, and math. Apply to Science the UBC Sauder School of Business, one of the One for a focus on research and independent work, from all walks of life around the world world’s most prestigious business schools. or choose the Coordinated Science Program for together to create a strong sense of supportive group learning and hands-on activities community and build lifelong friendships.” in weekly workshops. SCIENCES PO & UBC DUAL BACHELOR OF ARTS Study in Canada and France and earn degrees VANTAGE ONE “UBC gave me the academic and from UBC and France’s Sciences Po, a research- Earn first-year degree credits while you develop intensive university specializing in social sciences professional foundation I needed to get your academic English in a cohort-based, 11-month and humanities. program that prepares you for a smooth transition where I want to go, and helped me develop INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS to second year. lifelong friends along the way. The taller

the building, the bigger the foundation.” ALUMNI STORIES | | YOU.UBC.CA YOU.UBC.CA

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l Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: Arts One FOREST SCIENCES (BSc FS) OTHER OPTIONS: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l International Business (secondary specialization) and Coordinated Arts l Faculty of Forestry Areas of focus in Entrepreneurship, Human (BSc NRC) l SCIENCE + ARTS (BSc + BA) l Marketing l Co-op education Resources, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain l Faculty of Forestry l SCIENCE + EDUCATION (BSc + BEd) Deepen your knowledge l Operations and Logistics l Internship opportunities Management, Disaster/Pandemic Response DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l SCIENCE + MUSIC (BSc + BMus) l Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources l Service learning opportunities Management, Sustainability, Technology, and l Global Perspectives l FOREST SCIENCES + EDUCATION (BSc FS + BEd) l SCIENCE + MANAGEMENT (BSc + MM) l Real Estate l International learning opportunities Social, Economic and/or Organizational Change l Science and Management l FOREST SCIENCES + MANAGEMENT (BSc FS + MM) l Research opportunities Minors in Computer Science, Cultural Studies, OTHER OPTIONS: UBC offers degrees in every major field of study, with many opportunities for A full list of options is available online. DUAL-DEGREE OPTION: l Mentorship and leadership opportunities DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: OTHER OPTIONS: Economics, Psychology, or Sociology Majors, double majors, combined majors, l COMMERCE + BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT THE l NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION + EDUCATION Notes: l Co-op education Co-op education honours, minors, and concentrations specialization and a wide range of options for enriching your education, both UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (BCom + BBA) (BSc NRC + BEd) * Entry with third-year standing l Honours Community service opportunities l Majors, double majors, combined majors, l NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION + you.ubc.ca/programs OTHER OPTIONS: l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One International exchange opportunities honours, combined honours, and minors on campus and off. MANAGEMENT (BSc NRC + MM) l Specializations, combined major in Business and FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH (BSc FNH) Capstone Service Learning and Consulting l Double majors in Arts and Fine Arts, and Computer Science, minors in Arts or Science, and l Faculty of Land and Food Systems GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS (BSc GRS)* Live Case Challenge OTHER OPTIONS: minors in Arts, Commerce, Kinesiology, or Land and Food Systems l German Studies (minor) concentrations in Business Analytics, Business Law, l Faculty of Land and Food Systems l Co-op education MASTER OF MANAGEMENT (MM) l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: l Health and Society (minor) or Sustainability and Social Impact l Dietetics l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Co-op education Food and Nutritional Sciences (double major) Science One and Coordinated Science l History l Faculty of Management How to read this table l Enriched first-year Science with integrated l History and Philosophy of Science l Mentorship programs l Food, Nutrition, and Health DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l UBC Sauder School of Business NURSING (BSN) l Community service opportunities academic English: Vantage One Indigenous Studies l Food Science l GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS + MANAGEMENT School of Nursing (within the Faculty of l Co-op education l Interdisciplinary Studies l International exchange opportunities l Nutritional Sciences (BSc GRS + MM) l Dual degree with BA, BFA, BKin, BMS, BMus, BSc, Health and Social Development) l Commerce Scholars Program, Portfolio Management l Community service opportunities A: Degree program l International Relations BSc APBI, BSc FNH, BSc FRE, BSc FS, BSc GRS, l School of Nursing (within the Faculty of COMMERCE (BCom) A Foundation Program, UBC Sauder Philanthropy DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: OTHER OPTIONS: l International exchange opportunities B: Faculty or school name l Italian (minor) BSc NRC, BSc WPP, or BSF Applied Science) Program, Sauder Social Entrepreneurship Program, l FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH + EDUCATION l Regional specializations in Africa, the Americas, l Research opportunities l UBC Sauder School of Business l Jewish Studies (minor) C: Specialization Creative Destruction Lab West (BSc FNH + BEd) Asia Pacific, or Europe OTHER OPTIONS: l Field courses in Biology, Geology, and l Land and Food Systems (minor) (Applied Animal OTHER OPTIONS: B l FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH + MANAGEMENT l Resource specializations in Food and Resource l Co-op education* Integrated Sciences l Accounting D: Campus location Biology; Sustainable Agriculture and Environment; Advanced 400-level lectures and practice (BSc FNH + MM) Economics, Food Security, Global Health, or l Internship opportunities* Food and Resource Economics; Food Science; DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE courses in mental health, community health, OKANAGAN CAMPUS Human Ecology l Community service opportunities* URBAN FORESTRY (BUF) Nutritional Sciences) ARCHITECTURE, AND URBANISM (BDes) global health, and gerontology. D C l VANCOUVER CAMPUS OTHER OPTIONS: l Minors in Arts, Commerce, Fermentations, Science, l International exchange opportunities* l Latin American Studies l School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture l Faculty of Forestry l Majors listed above and minors in Arts, Commerce, or Sustainable Food Systems Cohort-based, part-time, online and in-residence Notes: l Law and Society (minor) Direct entry Fermentations, Kinesiology, Science, or Sustainable l Co-op education program for working professionals l Linguistics Food Systems l Third-year entry; preference given to citizens and permanent OTHER OPTIONS: l Internship opportunities Two-week, intensive, in-residence sessions l Mathematics DENTAL SCIENCE (BDSc) residents of Canada l Co-op education APPLIED BIOLOGY (BSc APBI) l Pre-Med alternative path l Co-op education l Community service opportunities each July Medieval Renaissance Studies (minor) l Faculty of Dentistry l Minors in Urban Greenspace Management, l Faculty of Land and Food Systems l Co-op education l Internship opportunities l International exchange opportunities Community Business Project with social l Medieval Studies l PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (BPSC) or Landscape and Recreation Planning l Mentorship and leadership opportunities l Community service opportunities Notes: l Middle East Studies (minor) enterprises and not-for-profits l Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences l Dental Hygiene l International exchange opportunities * Second-year entry after year one in Arts, Land and Food Systems l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Applied Animal Biology (honours option) l Community service opportunities Notes: l Modern European Studies l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One (Food, Nutrition, and Health; Applied Biology), or Science l Sustainable Agriculture and Environment l International exchange opportunities * Available through undergraduate faculties on the l Museum Studies (area of focus) OTHER OPTIONS: WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING (BSc WPP) EDUCATION (BEd) Vancouver campus (honours option) l Music l Honours ARTS (BA) School of Education FOOD AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS (BSc FRE)* HUMAN KINETICS (BHK) l Faculty of Forestry l Philosophy l Optional research or practicum placement in DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Faculty of Education l Faculty of Land and Food Systems Faculty of Health and Social Development MEDIA STUDIES (BMS) Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Philosophy, Politics, and Economics fourth year l APPLIED BIOLOGY + MANAGEMENT (BSc APBI + MM) Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences l Political Science Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Faculty of Arts Teaching Children (Kindergarten to Grade 5) or l Food Market Developments Clinical Exercise Physiology OTHER OPTIONS: l Psychology l Faculty of Arts SCIENCE (BSc) l WOOD PRODUCTS PROCESSING + MANAGEMENT Teaching Adolescents (Grades 6 to 9+)* l Land, Resources and Environment Health Promotion l Majors listed above and minors in Arts, l Religion, Program in the Study of Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science (BSc WPP + MM) l African Studies (minor) l Elementary & Middle Years* l Food and Resource Economics Commerce, Fermentations, Science, or l Romance Studies (honours) OTHER OPTIONS: DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Faculty of Science l Anthropological Archaeology (minor) l NITEP — Indigenous Teacher Education Program OTHER OPTIONS: Sustainable Food Systems l Russian (minor) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: Co-op education l MEDIA STUDIES + MANAGEMENT (BMS + MM) l Anthropology l Secondary Years* l Co-op education l Co-op education l Scandinavian Studies (minor) l FOOD AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS + MANAGEMENT Community service opportunities l Astronomy l Applied Music Technology (minor) l West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program l Minor in Commerce l Internship opportunities l Science Studies (minor) (BSc FRE + MM) International exchange opportunities OTHER OPTIONS: l Atmospheric Science l Archaeology (area of focus) (WKTEP)* l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Community service opportunities l Sociology Minors in Arts or Science l Minors (in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land l Behavioural Neuroscience l Art History OTHER OPTIONS: l International exchange opportunities Spanish (minor) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS*: Honours research project and Food Systems, or Science on the l Biochemistry Art History and Visual Culture l Topic themes above and minors in Arts, l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Spanish (Hispanic Studies) l EDUCATION + FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH Vancouver campus) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology l Asian Area Studies Fermentations, Science, or Sustainable l Speech Sciences (BEd + BSc FNH) INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (BIE) l Co-op education l Biology l Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies (minor) l Theatre (minor on the Okanagan campus) Food Systems POST-BACCALAUREATE AND APPLIED SCIENCE (ENGINEERING) (BASc) l EDUCATION + FOREST SCIENCES (BEd + BSc FS) l Vancouver School of Economics (within the l Internship opportunities l Biophysics l Asian Language and Culture (China; Chinese United States Studies l Co-op education School of Engineering l l EDUCATION + KINESIOLOGY (BEd + BKin) Faculty of Arts) l Service learning opportunities l Biotechnology (offered jointly with BCIT) PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Literature; Japan; Korea; South Asia) Internship opportunities l Faculty of Applied Science l Urban Studies (minor) l EDUCATION + MATHEMATICS (BEd + BSc) l l International learning opportunities l Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences l Canadian Studies l Community services opportunities UBC’s post-baccalaureate and professional l Visual Art l EDUCATION + MUSIC (BEd + BMus) l Research opportunities (CAPS) l Classical, Near Eastern, and Religious Studies l International exchange opportunities OTHER OPTIONS: degrees often require you to earn a specific l Biomedical Engineering l EDUCATION + NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION l Mentorship and leadership opportunities l Chemistry (Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology; DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Minors in all disciplines available to Arts students, number of credits or complete your l Chemical and Biological Engineering (BEd + BSc NRC) Notes: l Cognitive Systems (Cognition and Brain, or Classical Studies; Classics; Near Eastern Studies l ARTS + APPLIED SCIENCE (BA + BASc) * Second-year entry after year one in Arts, Land and Food Systems except Commerce and Economics l Chemical Engineering l EDUCATION + PHYSICS (BEd + BSc) MUSIC (BMus)* Computational Intelligence and Design) undergraduate degree before applying. and Egyptology; Religious Studies) l ARTS + SCIENCE (BA + BSc) (Food, Nutrition, and Health; Applied Biology), or Science l Co-op education l Civil Engineering (Resilient Infrastructure l Combined Major in Science l Cognitive Systems (Cognition and the Brain; l ARTS + MANAGEMENT (BA + MM) l Internship opportunities l School of Music (within the Faculty of Arts) Management option on the Okanagan campus) OTHER OPTIONS: l Computer Science Language; Mind, Language, and Computation) l ARTS + ARTS AT SCIENCES PO IN FRANCE (BA + BA) FORESTRY (BSF) l Service learning opportunities l Community field experience opportunities in Data Science ENTRY AFTER COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN l Computer Engineering l Commerce (minor) l International learning opportunities l General Studies (GMUS) with a concentration in l Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics option on various educational settings l Faculty of Forestry Earth and Environmental Sciences NUMBER OF CREDITS l Computer Science OTHER OPTIONS: l Research opportunities any offered instrument/voice the Okanagan campus, Biomedical Engineering l Program specializations available based on l Earth and Ocean Sciences l Midwifery (BMW) l Creative Writing (minor on the Vancouver campus) l Majors, double majors, combined majors, l Mentorship and leadership opportunities l General Studies in Secondary Education (GSSM) option on both campuses) teachable subject area l Forest Operations Ecology and Evolutionary Biology l Critical Studies in Sexuality (minor) honours, minors, and areas of focus l Academic Track l General Studies in Elementary Education (GSEM) SECOND-YEAR ENTRY l Engineering Physics Notes: l Forest Resources Management Economics Cultural Studies l Double majors in Arts and Science, and minors l Composition l Environmental Engineering * Entry after completion of a bachelor’s degree Environmental Chemistry l Global Resource Systems (BSc GRS) l Economics in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land and Food DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: KINESIOLOGY (BKin) l Performance (Orchestral Instruments, Voice, l Environmental Engineering (offered jointly with the Systems, or Science l Environmental Sciences l Food and Resource Economics (BSc FRE) l Education (minor) (Community, Adult, and FINE ARTS (BFA) l FORESTRY + MANAGEMENT (BSF + MM) l School of Kinesiology (within the Faculty of Education) Opera, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Guitar) l Forensic Science (offered jointly with BCIT) University of Northern BC; apply at unbc.ca) l Interdisciplinary first-year programs: Arts One THIRD-YEAR ENTRY Higher Education; Early Childhood Education; l Music Scholarship (3rd-year entry) Freshwater Science l Geological Engineering and Coordinated Arts Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies OTHER OPTIONS: Interpersonal Development; Language Learning l Multidisciplinary Science General Science l Creative Writing (BFA) l Integrated Engineering l Enriched first-year Arts with integrated academic l Faculty of Arts l Forest Operations: Specialization in Harvest Planning DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: and Teaching; Special Education) l Neuromechanical & Physiological Sciences l Geographical Sciences l Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) l Manufacturing Engineering English: Vantage One and Engineering (option to add a minor l MUSIC + EDUCATION (BMus + BEd) l English (Literature, Language, or Language and l Geology l Nursing (BSN) l Materials Engineering l Co-op education l Acting in Commerce) l Social & Behavioural Sciences Literature on the Vancouver campus) l MUSIC + SCIENCE (BMus + BSc) l Geophysics l Pharmacy, Entry-to-Practice (PharmD) l Mechanical Engineering (Thermofluids option on l Internship opportunities l Creative Writing* l Forest Resources Management: Specialization in l Environment and Society (minor) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l MUSIC + MANAGEMENT (BMus + MM) Geospatial Information Science (minor) l Social Work (BSW) the Vancouver campus, Biomedical Engineering l Service learning opportunities l Film Production Community and Aboriginal Forestry (option to l Family Studies (minor) l KINESIOLOGY + EDUCATION (BKin + BEd) l Integrated Sciences UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES and Mechatronics options on both campuses) l International learning opportunities l Theatre Design and Production add a minor in Commerce), or Integrated Resource OTHER OPTIONS: FOURTH-YEAR ENTRY l Film Studies l KINESIOLOGY + MANAGEMENT (BKin + MM) l Mathematical Sciences l Mining Engineering l Research opportunities l Visual Art Management l Double majors in Music and Arts l Dental Medicine (DMD) l First Nations and Endangered Languages l Mathematics l Mentorship and leadership opportunities l Co-op education OTHER OPTIONS: l Minors in Applied Music Technology, Arts, l Law (JD) DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l First Nations and Indigenous Studies DUAL-DEGREE OPTIONS: l Mathematics and Economics l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One l Minors in Arts, Commerce, Nutritional Sciences, Commerce, Education, Land and Food Systems, l Medicine (MD) l APPLIED SCIENCE + ARTS (BASc + BA) l French l FINE ARTS + MANAGEMENT (BFA + MM) Microbiology COMMERCE (BCom) or Science or Science French and Spanish l Microbiology and Immunology FOREST BIOECONOMY SCIENCES AND ENTRY AFTER COMPLETION OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OTHER OPTIONS: Gender and Women’s Studies l UBC Sauder School of Business OTHER OPTIONS: l Co-op education l BA with a major in Music (see ARTS) l Oceanography (combined with other subjects) l Computer Science (BCS) l Minors available in Arts, Commerce, l Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice Select minors offered by the Irving K. 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| and Science l Geographical Information Science and l Business and Computer Science (combined major) Creative and Critical Studies l Community service opportunities YOU.UBC.CA Physics and Mathematics Minors available in Computer Science Geographical Computation (minor) l Business Technology Management l Majors, double majors, honours, and minors OTHER OPTIONS: MANAGEMENT (BMgt) l International exchange opportunities Psychology and Management l Geography (Human Geography or Environment l Entrepreneurship l Double majors in Arts or Science, and minors l Co-op education Faculty of Management Notes: l Statistics For other options at the master’s and PhD levels, l Enriched first-year Applied Science with integrated and Sustainability on the Vancouver campus) l Finance in Arts, Commerce, Education, Land and l Minor in Commerce * Admission to the BMus requires an audition (in-person or l Statistics and Economics please visit grad.ubc.ca or gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca via video). academic English: Vantage One l German l General Business Management Food Systems, or Science l Interdisciplinary first-year program: Land One Integrated Management Zoology 18 ADMISSIONS

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Ready to join the UBC community? It’s time to apply. Follow the Can you demonstrate a certain level of English? Do you you.ubc.ca/programs steps below and you’ll be closer to studying at one of the top meet the specific requirements for the degree you’re universities in the world alongside other bright students applying to? If you meet these admission requirements, and expert faculty. we take a closer look at your application.

UBC will consider your grades, your choices of courses, you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/application and your experiences beyond academics that you share in your Personal Profile. Specifically, we look at your grades in all Grade 11 (junior-level) and Grade CHOOSE YOUR DEGREE AND CAMPUS 1 When you complete your application, you will have the opportunity to 12 (senior-level) classes, paying special attention to select your first and second choice of degree. The degrees you choose can courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to. be in different faculties and on different campuses. You will be evaluated for your second choice only if you are not admitted to your first choice, or We also look at your courses to see if you pursued all if you contact the Admissions Office to request that UBC evaluate your of your academic interests, challenged yourself, and second choice. demonstrated knowledge in your chosen area of study.

REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS 2 Make sure you meet UBC’s general admission requirements and degree- you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/applied/application-evaluation specific requirements, and demonstrate English language competency. See pages 22 to 25 for information on UBC’s admission requirements.

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION 3 Create or log in to your UBC account to prepare your online application. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the Personal Profile section – it plays an important role in the university’s admission decisions (see page 26). Submit your application and pay the non-refundable fee by January 15, 2021. Certain degrees may require additional fees.

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and degree-specific requirements, and demonstrate English language competency. Each UBC degree has its own set of requirements for admission, which may vary depending on where you attended high school and which UBC campus you plan to attend. To determine the requirements specific to you and the degree(s) you’re applying for, visityou.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements No matter what degree you apply for, UBC will broadly evaluate your academic history by looking at your grades in all academic Grade 11 (junior-level) and Grade 12 (senior-level) courses. This does not include applied design, skills, and technologies courses; career education courses; physical and health education courses; or faith-based courses, although presenting these courses may be beneficial if related to your intended area of study. Based on the degree you apply for, UBC will also look at a core assessment of your grades from all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses that fall within related subject categories. If you present a course at both the Grade 11 and Grade 12 level, emphasis is placed on the more senior-level course. The categories are as follows, with a few sample courses for each. For a comprehensive list, visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN CURRICULA

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS Additional requirements for LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS SCIENCES SECOND SOCIAL VISUAL AND Vancouver campus programs ARTS AND COMPUTATION LANGUAGES STUDIES PERFORMING ARTS

ALL PROVINCES • Graduation from high school. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to present a minimum of six academic/ • A minimum of 70% in either Courses in this category focus Courses in this category focus on Courses in this category help This includes all second- Courses in this category focus on Courses in this category focus (Except Quebec) non-academic Grade 12 courses. Grade 11 or Grade 12 English on language and literacy. Some numeracy, numerical methods, us better understand our language courses, but does individuals, human society, and on artistic expression. Some (or equivalent) examples are: Creative Writing, and symbolic computation. Some natural world. Some examples not include introductory Grade culture. Some examples include: examples include: Drama, Media English, English First Peoples, examples include: Calculus, are: Biology, Chemistry, Earth 11 language courses. Some Comparative World Religions, Arts, Music. QUEBEC • Entry to Year 1: Minimum one year of study at a CEGEP, with a minimum of 12 appropriate academic pre-university English/French Literature. Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Geology, Physics. examples are: French, Japanese, Contemporary Indigenous courses (excluding courses numbered 109), including two courses in either English (603) or French (601) Pre-Calculus, Statistics. Spanish. Studies, Economics, Ethics, • Entry to Year 2: Minimum two years of study at a CEGEP, completing an academic pre-university DEC, including a minimum of two courses in either English (603) or French (601) Geography, History, Law Studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, CANADIAN ABORIGINAL • Meet the university’s general and program-specific requirements Social Justice. APPLICANTS • If you do not meet your program’s competitive admission criteria and you are an Aboriginal person of Canada, UBC will consider your application for certain programs using the Aboriginal Admission Policy. For more information on the policy, visit you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/aboriginal and you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/aboriginal/ok • If you do not meet the university’s general admission requirements, we encourage you to consider one of the many pathways to UBC, including the Aboriginal Access Studies program at UBC Okanagan, the UBC-Langara Aboriginal Transfer Partnership at UBC Vancouver, or one of a number of transfer options in the province. For more information, visit students.ok.ubc.ca/aboriginal/access and you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/university-college-transfer/aboriginal- transfer-partnership TRANSFER STUDENTS

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA UBC welcomes qualified students wishing to transfer from another post-secondary institution from Canada or outside of Canada. To find out the requirements and eligibility for transfering to UBC, visityou.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/requirements/university-college-transfer CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS Additional requirements for Vancouver campus programs

AMERICAN SCHOOL • Graduation from an academic or college preparation program at a • SAT 1 or ACT. In countries where the SAT • A minimum grade of B– in an English SYSTEM U.S. regionally accredited school. Applicants are encouraged, but not and ACT are unavailable, exemptions may be course to at least the junior level required, to present a minimum of six academic and non-academic granted. UBC’s SAT institution code is 0965 Grade 12 courses. and its ACT institution code is 5259. The • English (composition/literature) to the senior level. ESL English optional SAT essay section is recommended, courses are not acceptable to satisfy English requirements for but not required. admission. • AP courses completed as part of the high ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY FIRST-YEAR PATHWAYS • Three years of mathematics to the junior level school curriculum may be used to meet admission requirements. English is the language of instruction at UBC. To study here, you must For academically outstanding degree-seeking students whose English proficiency BRITISH-PATTERNED • Standing in at least six academic subject areas (GCSE, AS Levels, • A subject may not be counted at both • A minimum grade of C in English meet the English Language Admission Standard. The most common test scores are within the ranges specified in the previous section, UBC offers the SYSTEM A Levels), including English, with at least three academic A Levels A Level and GCSE. Literature or English Language at the or six AS Levels. GCSE, Advanced Subsidiary, or A Level ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard are to following programs: achieve a minimum score on a recognized English proficiency test – FRENCH BACCALAURÉAT • Completion of the baccalauréat général or the baccalauréat général • Math Informatique does not satisfy the such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or VANTAGE ONE (option internationale). All sections – S (scientifique), L (littéraire), or math requirement for admission to UBC’s the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – or to complete Begin your studies immediately in one of three academic streams while simultaneously ES (économique et sociale) are eligible for consideration. science-based programs, the Faculty of four years of schooling and/or achieve certain grades in senior-level developing your academic English abilities. After successfully completing this 11-month • The baccalauréat technologique may be considered for admission on a Management, the UBC Sauder School of case-by-case basis. The baccalauréat professionnel does not comprise Business, or the Vancouver School academic courses at a recognized English-speaking school. program, you can transition directly into the second year of your chosen degree. Available a basis of admission to UBC. of Economics. to first-year international students only. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES vantagecollege.ubc.ca INTERNATIONAL IB Diploma Programme • IB Math Applications and Interpretations • Students who complete the IB Diploma If you attend a non-English-speaking school, you can be considered ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BACCALAUREATE (IB) • Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses. SL or IB Math Studies do not satisfy the in English are required to achieve a ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS math requirement for admission to UBC’s minimum score of 3 in an IB Group 1 for admission to UBC by achieving a minimum overall CAEL score CONDITIONAL ADMISSION PROGRAM IB Certificate Courses science-based programs, the Faculty of English course at either Standard or of 50–70, IELTS score of 5.0–6.5, or TOEFL score of 70–90. For As a conditionally admitted student, you will be accepted into your chosen degree on Management, the UBC Sauder School of Higher Level. • IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an UBC’s standard, direct-entry degrees, your score must exceed the condition that you develop your academic English to the required standard through admissions average if you are graduating from a recognized high school Business, or the Vancouver School curriculum that can be used as your basis of admission. of Economics. these ranges. It is recommended that students submit test scores this intensive English program. Available at UBC Vancouver only. at the time of application if possible. you.ubc.ca/conditional-admission-program OTHER INTERNATIONAL • Graduation from a university preparatory program at a senior • Students completing a secondary school secondary school curriculum for which English is the CURRICULA ENGLISH FOUNDATION PROGRAM

| language of instruction must meet a | YOU.UBC.CA specified minimum in an English course As a student in the English Foundation Program, you will complete intensive English YOU.UBC.CA to at least the junior, Grade 11, or GCSE you.ubc.ca/english-language-competency language training and academic courses while taking part in campus life. Available at level of study. UBC Okanagan only. students.ok.ubc.ca/efp 22 23 WORKSHEET | YOU.UBC.CA 25 DOODLE ZONE DOODLE Use this space brainstorm to ideas, take notes, and imagine your future at UBC. Or just draw something cool. WHAT COURSESWHAT DOES YOUR HIGH SCHOOL OFFER IN THESE CATEGORIES? SUBJECT

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TIPS FOR CRAFTING AUSTIN B. What’s your story? YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE OLIVER, CANADA – TSIMSHIAN NATION HUMAN KINETICS Admission to UBC is competitive. Meeting the minimum general and degree-specific Personal Profile questions require short “Don’t be afraid to be requirements does not necessarily mean you will receive an offer. That’s where the Personal written responses of 50 to 200 words. Here are three tips to keep in mind: your true self.” Profile section of the online application comes in. It’s a chance for you to tell the university

what you are most proud of and what you’ve learned from your experiences, and for the Take time to reflect university to determine who receives scholarships. Instead of simply listing your accomplishments and experiences, tell us what you’ve learned from them. You can use this worksheet to start thinking about what you’ll write in your Personal Profile. Keep in mind that it’s more valuable to show the depth of your commitments Be specific What’s the best thing about your program? and responsibilities than the number of activities you’ve been involved in. Use details to provide context and The sense of community. Everyone seems elaborate on your answers. to be familiar with each other, including the WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN? professors and TAs. Having that sense of “UBCO has done Examples include clubs, family or community responsibilities, employment, athletics, and volunteer roles. Be true to who you are community really made me feel comfortable, an incredible job and like I was a part of something special. Don’t focus on what you think we want to supporting and hear. Use your own voice and tell us what you want to say. Have you been involved in any research welcoming the programs? Indigenous student For the past two years, I participated in population.” the Aboriginal Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program. I worked on a project For more tips designed to build Indigenous pathways HOW WOULD YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? for diabetes and obesity prevention in six What words would they use? How would they describe your character and abilities? on writing your urban and rural communities. The program Personal Profile, helped me discover opportunities to pursue potential interests in research, and visit: introduced pathways to graduate study programs that I was not previously aware of. you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/ how-to-apply/personal-profile What would you say to prospective students who are considering attending UBC? WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU? Don’t be afraid to be your true self. Set the What issues do you care about? Which of your activities best reflect your values? tone early, and put yourself out there for the amazing opportunities UBC has to offer. Have fun, study hard, and be sure to create as many life-long memories as you possibly can!

What’s the best part about living in Kelowna?

The Okanagan lifestyle. Kelowna is home to beautiful scenery and weather. There are plenty of activities to do outside and UBC attracts over $650 million WHO COULD COMMENT ON YOUR ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES? there are great smaller communities to

in research funding from STUDENT PROFILE Think of a couple academic and non-academic referees who know you well. visit around the city.

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A UBC education is a valuable investment that will pay dividends throughout your Ways to save: SADIA B. life. When you consider the approximate first-year costs, you’ll find that UBC’s Buy used textbooks DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR tuition compares favourably with those of other top-ranked universities anywhere Take advantage of free events BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS, 2014 in the world. and activities FROM VANCOUVER, CANADA Use your unlimited public transit LIVING IN EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS pass to get around

Use free online video apps to 1 “Soak it up! My UBC years were some of the best of BUDGETING FOR FIRST YEAR call home my life. The late nights and cramming sessions can be intense, but the friends you make and things you learn are unmatched to any other time in your life.” or AWARDS FOR $5,507+ $39,574+ CANADIAN STUDENTS DOMESTIC TUITION INTERNATIONAL TUITION UBC works with prospective students “The UBC community that meant the most to me was the and their families to ensure that no students I met while living on campus, especially in my Depending on your area of study Depending on your area of study eligible Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada is prevented first year. The idea of living away from the comforts of from attending the university for home was a little nerve-wracking at first, but within financial reasons alone. With the help 10 minutes of living on campus, I felt at home.” of donors, UBC provides more than $43 million annually in scholarships, FINANCIAL SUPPORT bursaries, and career development $15,000+ $3,220+ AND RESOURCES and less initiatives to outstanding Canadian LIVING COSTS OTHER EDUCATIONAL COSTS Including scholarships, awards, undergraduate students. Including rent or on-campus bursaries, student loans, housing, utilities, cell phone, Including books, supplies, sponsorship funding, parental SPINOZA O. AWARDS FOR student fees, etc. laptop, meals, health insurance, support, etc. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE personal care, etc. STUDENTS BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT, 2019 Each year, UBC makes available more FROM GULU, UGANDA than $20 million from non-public 1 All figures are estimated in Canadian dollars and based on a full first-year course load in the 2020/21 academic year. Living costs cover an eight-month LIVING IN CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM period and are based on a typical student’s experience in residence. Goods and services are subject to inflation, which has remained relatively stable at sources to provide scholarships, between 1% and 3% in recent years. Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors, in consultation with students. Most UBC bachelor’s awards, research grants, and career degrees take four years of full-time study to complete. development initiatives to outstanding “My UBC education challenged me to critically think about international undergraduate students and appreciate the interconnectedness of the global who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership qualities. problems of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.”

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KODAIKANAL, INDIA MANAGEMENT “I learn something new every DECEMBER 1, 2020 day from the amazing people around me.” CANADIAN STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Deadline to apply for admission for Winter Session (September 2021 to Deadline to apply for admission for Winter Session (September 2021 to April 2022) if you wish to be considered for: April 2022) if you would like to be considered for an International Scholars Award. A separate award application (including nomination) is required. • A first-round offer of admission You do not need to apply early to be considered for merit-based • A Presidential Scholars Award (all Canadian citizens and permanent international entrance scholarships. If you apply by January 15, 2021, you Why did you choose UBC? residents who apply by this date will be automatically considered) will be automatically considered if you have not already been nominated Something about it felt like home. I come • A Centennial Scholars Entrance Award (a separate award application for an International Scholars Award. from a small hill station with lakes, is required) mountains, trees, hiking trails, and “What makes beautiful skies. The first picture I saw of the Okanagan campus had all of it. For UBC special is the a 17-year-old girl leaving home for the first people. It is so time, I thought it would be a perfect fit. JANUARY 15, 2021 diverse, yet you

Deadline to apply for Winter Session (September 2021 to April 2022). Are you part of any communities that have feel at home.” been especially meaningful? Deadline to apply for Summer Session (May to August 2021). Being a part of the UBC Student Experience Office as a Jump Start Leader and Peer Mentor is simply amazing. Jump Start is MAY 1, 2021 MAY 1 OR JUNE 1, 2021 undoubtedly one of the best weeks every year, filled with so much energy, colour, Deadline to apply for residence and be eligible for the first-year residence Deadline for most students to accept UBC’s offer of admission. fun and school spirit. guarantee. To receive the guarantee, you must also be eligible to live in residence (based on age and academic course load) and accept UBC’s offer of PLEASE REFER TO YOUR STUDENT SERVICE How have these communities impacted admission no later than June 1. If you are considering degrees on both campuses, CENTRE ACCOUNT FOR YOUR ASSIGNED DATE. your UBC experience so far? you must complete a separate residence application for each campus. These experiences have definitely made me a much better person. My leadership,

Dates are subject to change. For updates, please visit you.ubc.ca/deadlines communication and decision-making skills have improved immensely. I learn something new every day from the amazing people around me.

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The best part about living in Kelowna is the outdoors. The mountains, the trees, the breathtaking views, the lakes. My favourite thing to do off campus is to go for a walk with my friends downtown and watch the sunset on the lake. I also love ice skating in UBC is ranked the #1 most STUDENT PROFILE the winter. international university in

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DOMINIQUE B. What events or experiences at UBC have been especially meaningful? SANTA ANA, USA I didn’t know a single person before coming ANTHROPOLOGY & LINGUISTICS to UBC, and was nervous that I wouldn’t “UBC is the perfect be able to make friends quickly. Jump Start eliminated those worries on day one. Everyone combination of growth- in Jump Start is in the same boat, and eager inspiring challenges and to make friends and find community. comforting communities.” How have the communities you’re part of impacted your UBC experience?

Being a part of communities at UBC has made my experience here more than just school. I’ve learned so much from my peers, friends, and mentors along my university journey and feel I’m leaving the university as a better scholar, friend, leader, and all-around-person.

What would you say to students who are considering applying to UBC?

UBC is the perfect combination of growth- inspiring challenges and comforting communities. It allows you to have a solid community that consistently inspires you and pushes you to be the best you can be.

SCAN US ON SOCIAL SIENNA B. How have the communities you’re part of impacted your UBC experience? OLIVER, CANADA I’ve really found my people since coming to PSYCHOLOGY UBCO, and gotten a better of understanding “I love the energy in of who I am and who I want to become. Kelowna and all the You transferred to UBC – what has that different opportunities experience been like?

to meet people.” Transferring has been a good experience, and I really appreciate all the resources Connect with the UBC community available at UBCO. The supplemental learning sessions, math and science peer tutoring, and academic advising have all Here are a few ways to explore life and learning at UBC: made adjusting and being successful a lot easier. Explore UBC online with a virtual tour. Tour our campuses with a student ambassador. What is it like living off campus? Attend an online info session. Connect with a UBC advisor. I like having my own space away from STUDENT PROFILES Visit you.ubc.ca and find answers to Experience UBC through the Future Global school but still having access to all the resources at school. I love the energy in NEXT STEPS your questions. Leaders program. Kelowna and all the different opportunities to meet people, as well as the beaches and | | YOU.UBC.CA outdoor spaces in the summer. YOU.UBC.CA you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions

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