RESOURCES

UBC Arts Degree Requirements

An Arts degree has 5 major requirements: Writing, Research, Literature, Science, and Language. Check here to find out what courses fulfill each requirement.

UBC Arts Academic Advising 

UBC Arts offers drop-in advising, as well as scheduled sessions. Advisors can help you with overall degree requirements. Slots fill up fast.

History Advising

UBC's History Department offers limited History-specific advising. Dr. Michael Lanthier (mlanthie@mail.ubc.ca) can help answer questions about filling the History Department's requirements. For advising related to UBC's Honours History program, contact Dr. Bradley Miller (bradley.miller@ubc.ca). 

UBC History Writing Centre

How to Use Zotero for Citation Management

Chapman Learning Commons

Website & in-person services to support students' academic success. Hub for UBC and outside resources, how-tos, and toolkits on writing, reading, talking to profs, giving presentations, and citing.

UBC Library Guide: How to Cite

UBC library guide for citations. Everything you need to know!

UBC Library Subject Research Guide: History

Compilation of several journals, databases, encyclopedias, digitized archives, and collections relevant for history research. UBC's History Subject Librarian, Alex Alisauskas, can be contacted at alexandra.alisauskas@ubc.ca.

UBC Informal Learning Spaces Index

Scope out a study spot!

UBC Wellness Centre

The UBC Wellness Centre offers many resources and workshops, including a Wellness Info Desk, Sexual Health Shop, and Naloxone kits and training. It also hosts the Student Recovery Community, a safe space for students in recovery or exploring their relationship with alcohol, drugs, or any other addictive behaviours. 

Student Health Service

The Student Health Service is the primary avenue for UBC students to access healthcare. Practitioners work at Koerner Pavilion Hospital and Orchard Commons; students can book appointments for medical exams, vaccinations, prescriptions, and gender-affirming treatment. UBC also has a Nurse on Campus for drop-in conversations. 

For other health services, you can access walk-in clinics and pharmacies. To find a walk-in clinic near you, check medimap.ca. Pharmacists can also assess some minor ailments, prescribe contraception, and renew prescriptions). 

Counselling Services

UBC offers limited counselling at Brock Hall and Brock Hall Annex. Note that this is not an emergency service: if you are experiencing an emergency (for example, if you have made plans with a timeline to harm or kill yourself), please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. To book an appointment with UBC Counselling, you can call or visit in-person. There are also counsellors in UBC residences.

UBC's AMS/GSS Health Plan, included in your student fees, also covers 80% of the cost of sessions with a registered counsellor, up to $1,250 annually. 

Sexual Assault Support Center

The AMS' Sexual Assault Support Center (SASC) provides support and services for people who have experienced sexualized violence. Their Support and Advocacy Team provides confidential emotional and short-term crisis support. SASC also has advocacy and accompaniment services to help navigate medical and legal bureaucracy, as well as support groups for BIPOC Community Care and those who have survived sexualized violence.

SVPRO

UBC's Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office offers confidential, one-on-one support and safety planning.

UBC Ombuds Office

Provides support for students who have been treated unfairly by UBC, especially in ways related to systemic oppression or violence.

UBC Centre for Accessibility

Request accommodations and/or speak with a disability advisor about academics, housing, admission, and funding. Also employs students as note-takers.

Toward the Heart Harm Reduction Site Finder

Database of harm reduction sites within BC put together by BC CDC. Includes sites that provide naloxone and overdose prevention, safer sex supplies, and hormone injection.

UBC Scholarships and Bursaries

UBC Student Services Financial Support Options

UBC AMS Food Bank

The AMS Food Bank offers food, hygiene supplies, and information on additional resources for UBC students.

Sprouts

UBC Food Hub

The UBC Food Hub offers programs to encourage food skills and increase food security. They also provide resources on finding low-cost food at UBC.

Too Good to Go

Vancouver Community Fridge Project

Free and low-cost food in Vancouver

UBC Residence Guide to Finding Off-Campus Housing

AMS Emergency Housing Resources

Vancouver Tenants' Union

BC Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre

Non-profit providing free legal education, representation, and advocacy to BC tenants. Has template letters, tenant survival guide, roommate agreements, and more resources for BC renters.

Textbooks can be hideously expensive: we've compiled a list of places to check for deals or used versions. Your books may not be available at every one, but they can offer some respite from inflated prices.

thriftbooks.com (must pay international shipping)

alibris.com

abebooks.com