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Life at UBC: Orientation and Student Information Crash Course to UBC Vancouver Life at UBC: Orientation and Student Information Crash Course to UBC Vancouver Welcome to UBC Vancouver! You’re finally here, about to begin the second part of your Dual Degree at the UBC Vancouver campus! We’re excited to welcome you here after meeting you each year to tell you all about UBC, and all the great things that your BA has to offer you. You’ve done all the academic planning, figured out which courses to take, and now you’ll be transitioning to a whole new learning and cultural environment. UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on in their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site. In this package, you’ll find some preliminary information about studying at the UBC campus, helpful tips (like transit and places to eat on campus), and important contact information for all the resources available to you. We want to help make your experience at UBC Vancouver as exciting, fulfilling, and meaningful as possible. We’ve provided all these resources to get you started, but your UBC experience is what you make of it. The UBC campus is a big place, and has everything to offer you. UBC’s motto is Tuum Est “it is yours” - what will your UBC experience be? 1 Welcome to UBC Vancouver! 1 Dates and Deadlines 4 Academic Supports and Resources 4 Workshops and Tutoring 4 Academic Integrity 4 In Pursuit of Excellence 4 People to See 5 Online Resources 5 Academic Support in Your Classrooms 5 Tuition and Financial Planning 6 Involvement & Careers 8 Imagine UBC: Your First Day 9 The Main Event 9 Campus Resources: Who to Contact and Where to Go 11 Other Health and Wellness Resources on Campus 12 Student Life: UBC & Vancouver 15 Getting around Vancouver and the UBC Campus 15 Places on Campus to Study 16 Libraries 16 Reading Rooms 17 Empty Classrooms 17 Lounges 17 Where to Eat on Campus 18 Things to Do on Campus 19 Arts & Culture District 19 Recreation Facilities 20 2 Outdoors 20 Dates and Deadlines Dates and deadlines for each Winter session (September-April) will vary. The best place to check is in the UBC Calendar each year: www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?page=deadlines. The UBC Calendar contains everything you need to know as a student, such as deadlines, dates, degree requirements UBC Student Services also includes a comprehensive timeline of important dates and deadlines throughout the year: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/dates-deadlines. Important Things to Note: ● The final exam schedule for each term is usually released in the middle of the term. Please do not book your flights home or for vacation until after you have received your final exam schedule. Academic concession will not be made if you booked travel that falls before you are finished exams. ● Unlike the European system, the second term at UBC usually begins in the first week of January. ● Term 2 usually has a reading break, but there is no break in first term. ● Always check your email! Your UBC Student Service Centre should have the email that you most frequently check. UBC will always send reminders before any important deadlines, and it is your responsibility to make sure you have read these emails. 3 Academic Supports and Resources UBC offers many resources designed to help you meet your academic goals. In addition to a designated advisor, you have access to the entire Arts Academic Advising office, if you have more general questions about your degree, resources available to you, etc. Some key academic resources are listed below. See the full list here: students.arts.ubc.ca/student-support/academic-support/. Workshops and Tutoring ● Learning Commons – The Learning Commons offers a variety of services, including workshops and tutoring. Get help with your study skills, research techniques, time management, and more. ● AMS Tutoring – Free drop-in and online tutoring on a variety of subjects is available to first and second year students. Paid appointment tutoring and a tutor registry is available to students in any year. ● UBC Writing Centre— Improve your writing by taking a non-credit course offered through the Writing Centre. English 98 or 99 can help you prepare for the LPI. The centre also offers a free tutoring clinic. ● Askaway Chat Reference Service – Log in to Askaway to chat with Library staff, search electronic sources together, and learn to improve your web search. Academic Integrity ● Guide to Academic Integrity – Make sure you understand the importance of contributing original work, and the consequences of plagiarism. In Pursuit of Excellence ● Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) – This conference celebrates the contributions of undergraduate research at UBC. 4 ● Student Directed Seminars – Seize the opportunity to suggest, develop, and facilitate a for-credit course not currently offered at UBC, or participate in a fellow student’s seminar. People to See ● Peer Academic Coaching – Visit the Chapman Learning Commons in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre for Peer Academic Coaching, offered on a drop-in basis Monday to Friday, 11am-4pm. ● AMS Advocacy Office – A confidential service that provides assistance and representation to students involved in conflict with the university, including academic appeals, plagiarism, parking disputes, etc. ● Ombudsperson for Students – UBC Ombuds works with UBC Community members to ensure students are treated fairly and can learn, work, and live in a fair, equitable, and respectful environment. Online Resources ● Learning Commons — The Learning Commons is not only a physical study space, but also an online resource with tips on writing, note taking, critical thinking, time management, and more. ● Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication — If you need some help working on your writing process, take a moment to explore resources available. ● UBC Library – A variety of research resources is provided, including tips on planning your research, finding resources, and evaluating & citing sources. Check out the Library’s subject-based Research Guides. ● Exam Guidelines – Get tips for what to bring to your exam, and what to do before, during, and directly afterward. ● RefWorks – Use RefWorks to store references from databases and library catalogues. It will even automatically format your citations and bibliography. Your wellbeing is important to us, so please make sure you contact your advisor immediately if circumstances (physical or mental health, personal, financial, family) arise that may impact your academic performance. Academic Support in Your Classrooms You not only have access to all the resources noted above, but also support from the people around you in your classes. Do not be afraid to approach them for help. The North American post-secondary environment encourages student-instructor interaction, participation, and group learning. Your Teaching Assistant (TA) — Teaching Assistants are usually graduate students in a Masters or PhD program related to the course they are helping facilitate. Your TA is there to help your professor help you, so don’t be shy! Your Professor – Need a concept clarified? Visit your professor during office hours to get your questions answered. Professors are always happy to speak with you, and to put a face to a name! Your Classmates – Introduce yourself to other students in your class; you can support each other’s learning through discussion. 5 Tuition and Financial Planning Undergraduate tuition at UBC is calculated on a per-credit basis. Most courses are 3-credits, and the maximum credit load a student can take in one Winter (September-April) session is 30 credits. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars and are reviewed annually each year. Tuition rates vary depending on whether you are a domestic (Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident) student, or an international student (all other citizenships). To find out your tuition and fee amounts, visit your UBC Student Service Centre (SSC). Financial Planning Resources UBC offers many financial planning resources to help you plan your finances to cover the cost of your education. ● Cost Calculator - A calculator to help you calculate your financial plan based on your program tuition. Add up the total for tuition, books, and living costs. ● Budget Planning Sheet - A template to help you create a budget with both university and living costs. ● Financial Schedule - Get a financial picture of the year ahead and take note of key dates, such as when your first tuition payment is due, when to pay your housing fees, etc. Contacting Your Enrolment Services Professional Your Enrolment Services Professional (ESP) is your first point of contact for all things related to your finances and tuition. All undergraduate students in a degree program have a dedicated ESP who will be with you from the start to the end of your degree. Your ESP can help you with: ● Student financial support (such as questions about loans or bursaries) ● Tuition and fee payments ● Requesting a transcript ● Changing programs ● Financial planning and creating a budget Find your ESP’s contact information on the Student Service Centre (SSC) under Personal Info > UBC Contacts. 6 Scholarships and Awards As a Dual Degree student, you are eligible for both admission and continuing scholarships at the same time. Admission Scholarships - If you received a scholarship at the time of admission two years ago, the scholarship has been held for you and will be applied to your Year 3 Winter session tuition. Continuing Scholarships - UBC considers you a student throughout all four years of your dual degree program, so you are eligible for continuing scholarships as a third year student. We will translate your Year 2 Sciences Po transcripts to UBC grade equivalency, and send them off to Enrolment Services, who determine award eligibility.
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