Life at UBC:

Orientation and Student Information Crash Course to UBC Vancouver

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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● 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.

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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.

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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.

Most continuing scholarships are merit-based, and awarded based on academic work completed in the previous UBC

Winter session. We take care of your continuing eligibility for scholarships as you transition to UBC.

In order to be eligible for an academic based merit scholarship, you must be enrolled in at least 27 credits in the Winter (September-

April) session. To keep a scholarship that you have already been awarded, you must enrol in at least 24 credits in the session that

you are using the scholarship.

For a Full List of Scholarships and Bursaries at UBC

For more information on awards available, and to read more about different types of funding, see Awards: Scholarships and

Bursaries on UBC Student Services.

Faculty of Arts Scholarships

The Faculty of Arts has a number of scholarships and awards that require an application. Eligibility requirements and application

deadlines will vary based on the award.

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Involvement & Careers

Plan for the Future with Involvement As an Arts undergraduate, your learning may begin in the classroom, but it shouldn’t stop there. Taking the initiative to become

involved in programs, clubs, and other extracurricular activities is an important part of your undergraduate experience at UBC. There

are a wide range of programs and services that can help you discover what you can do with your degree.

Experiences that you have outside the classroom will help build interpersonal skills, make friends, and grow your networks, which in

turn will help you to find work after graduation.

● Programs such as Arts Co-op and Arts Internship allow you to gain work experience that will help to connect your major to

your career goals and build your resume.

● International and Community-Based Learning programs provide you with hands-on experiences and allow you to

challenge yourself in a new learning environment. Applying your course-based knowledge in a real-world context can help

develop your areas of interest and allow for a better understanding of the kind of work you may want to pursue.

● Taking part in leadership opportunities such as Peer Programs, Orientations, and Arts Tri-Mentoring will allow you to

network with students, faculty and staff. Developing strong connections will improve your interpersonal skills and can

provide you with contacts for future career opportunities.

● Leading a Student-Directed Seminar allows you to take control of your learning and share your own unique interests with

other students. Becoming involved with Research in Arts allows you to make contributions to a specific field and develop

practical and relevant skills for the future.

● Explore your interest with a student-run club or association and interact with like-minded individuals. These extra-

curricular commitments are a fun way to build your resume and grow your networks.

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Imagine UBC: Your First Day

Your first week at UBC will be a big deal! The official start of the term is the first Tuesday of September, but classes are always

cancelled for Imagine Day. On the first day of classes, campus is transformed and over 9000 new-to-UBC students and over 1000

faculty, student, and staff volunteers come together to welcome you to your new academic community and celebrate the start of the

school year.

In late August, you will receive an email letting you know that you’ve been sorted into an orientation group for Imagine Day. You will

be in a group with other new-to-UBC students in your major, and will have an opportunity to interact with other students and

participate in an orientation led by a student leader. While not mandatory, we highly encourage you to attend.

The Main Event

The Main Event happens along Main Mall. UBC has over 360 clubs, and all of them will be set up on Imagine Day so you can check

out what’s out there, join the clubs that you’re interested in, and get lots of free swag! Many local companies (such as banks, car

sharing, etc) will be on campus that day with special offers for students.

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Campus Resources: Who to Contact & Where to Go

Program Contacts, Health and Wellness & Information for International Students

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Program, Safety, and Health Information Dual BA Program Contacts

If you have any questions related to academic or performance, please contact Nancy Campbell: Nancy Campbell Academic Advisor, Faculty of Arts Office 604-827-4257 (office hours M-F, 8:30-4:30pm) Email nancy.campbell@ubc.ca Office Address Buchanan D111, 1866 Main Mall If you have more general questions about your degree, and studying in Arts at UBC: Arts Undergraduate Students students.arts.ubc.ca (information specific to your Arts degree) Arts Academic Advising students.arts.ubc.ca/advising/contact-us/ UBC Student Services students.ubc.ca/ (UBC-wide information, ie: tuition, enrolment, careers)

Safety on Campus

In the case you feel unsafe in an emergency, please dial 911 immediately. Emergency (Ambulance, Fire, Police): 911 UBC Campus Security 604-822-1020 Non-Emergency Police Line 604-224-1322 AMS Safewalk 604-822-5355

*This service will accompany you from point A to point B so you do not have to walk alone! Great for after-hours.

Health and Resources on Campus

Student Health Service 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Room M334, Koerner Pavilion Located at the UBC Hospital, this clinic run Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 especially for students provides medical and 604-822-7011 counselling services. students.ubc.ca/health-wellness/student-health-service

University Village Medical & Dental Clinic 228-2155 Allison Road

Vancouver, BC V6T 1T5 604-222-2273 www.universityvillageclinic.com/

AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre 3127-6133 University Blvd (in the AMS Student Nest, third floor) (SASC) Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1 amssasc.ca/ and 604-827-5180 UBC Counselling Services Brock Hall, Room 1040 (first floor) Free, professional and confidential counselling 1874 East Mall for all UBC students. Drop-in or scheduled Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1 appointments, and personal/group sessions. students.ubc.ca/health-wellness/mental-health-support-counselling-services

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Other Health and Wellness Resources on Campus

Need some help but not sure where to turn? Concerned about your health or safety? You’ve come to the right place.

● AMS Safewalk – If you’re stuck walking across campus alone in the dark, call AMS Safewalk. A two-person, co-ed team

will escort you anywhere on campus.

● Access & Diversity – Access and Diversity works to create an inclusive living and learning environment for all students.

● Equity Office – Provides support, assistance, and information on concerns of discrimination and harassment.

● Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) – Provides non-judgmental emotional, medical, and legal support for survivors of

sexual assault. All services are free and strictly confidential.

● AMS Speakeasy – A confidential service that provides peer counselling and crisis support to the UBC Community. Drop-

ins and phone calls are welcome. No problem is too big or too small.

● QPR Suicide Prevention Program – QPR Gatekeeper Training provides the knowledge needed to reach out to a friend,

peer, student, family member, or colleague who may be experiencing suicidality and connect them to resources that will

help. QPR Gatekeepers are those in a position to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating

suicide. Once trained, Gatekeepers have the knowledge needed to assist someone in crisis.

● Wellness Centre – Specially trained Wellness Peers provide you with information on wellbeing, including healthy eating,

sleep, safe sex, stress management, etc. Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

● Online Crisis Support – Chat online or over the phone with specially trained listeners who can guide and support you. A

service provided by the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia.

● Suicide Hotline – 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433). A service provided by the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention

Centre of British Columbia.

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Information for International Students

International Student Guide

Find everything you need to know about life as an international student. The international student guide should always be your first place of reference: students.ubc.ca/international-student-guide. The International Student Guide includes information on immigration, health insurance, working in Canada, taxes, events for international students, and important news and updates.

International Student Advising

If you ever have a question, you can visit International Student Advising in the UBC Life Building. International Student Advisors are REgulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) who can help, and hold drop-in hours daily.

International Student Advising UBC Life Building 6138 Student Union Blvd. Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1 isa@students.ubc.ca or international.house@ubc.ca 604-822-5021

Drop-in Advising Hours

Mon 1-4pm Wed 1-4pm Fri 1-4pm

Tue 1-4pm Thu 1-4pm Sat & Sun Closed

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Student Life: UBC & Vancouver

Tips from current students to make the most of your UBC experience

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Getting around Vancouver and the UBC Campus

Vancouver has one of the best and most expansive public transit systems in Canada. Download

the apps listed below to help you navigate Vancouver!

Google Maps Official app you can rely on for real-time GPS navigation, traffic, transit and details of places throughout Vancouver. Translink App Access the online version through their website here: www.translink.ca. Translink is Metro Vancouver’s transportation network, serving residents and visitors with public transit, major roads, bridges and Trip Planning. Compass Card You will need to purchase a compass card, available for purchase at the Shoppers on Campus or any compass card machine located at sky train stations. You can pre load money onto your compass card. To take public transit, tap your compass card each time you board the bus and tap to depart the sky train, however you don’t need to tap to get off of the bus.

UBC Official Mobile App: Navigate UBC campus with ease by downloading this handy app! The app comes loaded with tours, student tools, maps, events, safety, dining on campus, transit, news, athletics, alumni, video, bookstore and more! Zoro Taxi App Zoro is free to use and quickly connects you with taxi drivers in your city. Hail a cab immediately or book in advance. *We do not have Uber yet in Vancouver! Car Sharing Vancouver has two major car-sharing companies. You must have a valid driver’s licence to register for an account. Car-sharing services charge per minute, and allow you to pick up and drop off vehicles in convenient locations. Both companies below usually offer a student joining offer during Firstweek, so we recommend waiting until then to sign up.

Car2Go: www.car2go.com/CA/en/vancouver/

Evo: www.evo.ca/

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Places on Campus to Study

UBC is a big campus, and has lots of study spaces outside of the eight libraries on campus! Haven’t found that perfect study

location yet? Why not try a few of these?

Libraries ● Asian Library – This library is located in the Asian Centre behind some really big trees, and is ideal for quiet studying.

● Koerner Library – This library is more than it appears. Not only does it have four floors above ground, it has two below.

You can find group study rooms on level one, which can be booked at the desk on level two. There are also study carrels

on every floor for individual study.

● Woodward Library – The Woodward Biomedical Library has study rooms on the second and third floors.

● Music Library – This library is on the top floor of the music building. It’s nice and quiet, though you may hear the hum of

an orchestra from time to time.

● Law Library – Located inside Allard Hall, this library is spacious and quiet.

● Education Library – This beautiful and spacious library in the Scarfe Building has huge windows, comfy couches, and is

quiet and never crowded.

● Xwi7xwa Library – This secret library is tucked in the serene and lush surroundings in the First Nations Longhouse. The

peaceful rushing of the mini waterfall will bring about a calm atmosphere, perfect for studying.

● Irving K. Barber Learning Centre – Part library, part classrooms, part resource centre, part cafe, IKBLC has lots to offer for

group, open and silent study options. The Learning Centre also houses the Chapman Learning Commons, and is open

24/7 during exam period.

In addition to physical spaces, the UBC Library has many resources online. The Library s Canada’s second-largest academic

research library, and includes both physical and digital collections. The UBC Library has more than six million volumes, and is worth

billions of dollars!

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Reading Rooms ● Ridington Reading Room - third floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - colloquially known as the Harry Potter room

by current students and alumni alike (and also the photo above!)

● Language Education Reading Centre – Ponderosa Annex F, Room 103 – Dive into your studies on a comfy couch amongst

historical language education texts, children’s literature, and more.

● Architecture Reading Room – Lasserre Building, Room 9 – Although only open during the day, this reading room is

spacious and warm. Its proximity to Buchanan makes it a choice study spot.

● Crane Resource Centre – Brock Hall Annex – Located close to Buchanan and the bus loop.

● Geographic Information Centre – Geography Building, Room 112 – Hang out with the Geography books, journals, maps,

and aerial photos while you study in this quaint and quiet area.

Empty Classrooms Empty classrooms are great for group studying – you’ve got the board, the desks and the classroom atmosphere. Watch out though

– an incoming class may displace you. Good places to try include Buchanan (Block D especially), Henry Angus, Biology,Hennings

and Brock Hall Annex.

Lounges

● International House Upper Lounge – Not only does this lounge have a nice big table to spread out on, International House

always has something going on.

● Meekison Arts Student Space (MASS) – Buchanan D140 – This is the Arts Undergraduate Society’s dedicated study and

social space for Arts students.

● Undergraduate Lounges – Most departments have lounges for their students. Couches and microwaves are common

fixtures.

● A few more can be found across campus:

○ Geography Lounge – Geography Building

○ Music Lounge – Music Building

○ Anthropology and Sociology Lounge – Anthropology and Sociology Building

○ Linguistics Lounge – Buchanan E259

○ Creative Writing Lounge – Buchanan E466

○ Political Science Lounge – Buchanan C303

● Here are a few in Buchanan Tower:

○ 2nd Floor – Department of Central, Eastern, and North European Studies Reading Room

○ 4th Floor – Department of English Underground Lounge and Study Room

○ 8th Floor: Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies Lounge

○ 10th Floor: Department of Economics and History Library

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Where to Eat on Campus

Eating on UBC campus can be costly. Reference this handy guide for daily deals!

Tuesday: Freshslice Pizza- $1 Pizza slice in the UBC village. Or Triple O’s on main mall adjacent to the Tim Hortons offers their legendary burger for $3.33 Wednesday: The Pit Burger Bar Pub -$3.95 Burger and fries (tax included), located in the Nest. Also Pit Night on Wednesdays! Thursday: Pi R Squared- $2.50 Pizza Slice Friday: Sprouts- FREE! On Fridays, sprouts serves fresh and hearty vegetarian meals cooked by volunteers for free! It’s a full lunch with bread, salad and a main course that changes each week. Just bring your own reusable container.

Just some (but not all!) of the places students love to get a drink, eat and socialize…

Koerner’s Pub UBC: [6371 Crescent Road] A hip, minimalist tavern serving craft beers & sustainable pub food infused with

global flavors. Located across from the Museum of Anthropology at the corner of West Mall (Monday, Tuesday 11:30AM-

9PM; Wednesday, Thursday 11:30am-12AM; closed on weekends)

Mahonys and Sons Pub: [5990 University Boulevard] Irish pub, great place to watch sport games with friends and enjoy

classic Canadian cuisines. (11am-1am weekdays, 12pm-1am Saturday, 12-11pm Sunday)

Mercante: [6488 University Boulevard] Authentic Cucina Italiana featuring made-to-order traditional italian pizzas. (8am-

7pm weekdays, 11am - 5pm weekends)

The Great Dane: [6011 Walter Gage Road] Coffee shop offering baked goods, sandwiches, plus an outdoor patio with a

fireplace. (Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM; Saturday 9AM-3PM, closed on Sunday)

Point Grill at Marine Drive: [2205 Lower Mall] Relaxed eatery offering typical tavern eats such as burgers, fish tacos &

brunch, plus a full bar. (open 7 days a week, 11AM-10PM)

BierCraft in Wesbrook Village: [3340 Shrum Lane] Specializes in high-quality imported European beer, with full restaurant.

(open 7 days a week, 11AM-12AM)

Chef Hung: [3313 Shrum Lane, #102] Taiwanese Beef Noodle, best place for noodle soup around UBC. (open 7 days a

week, 11AM-9PM)

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Things to Do on Campus The UBC Vancouver campus is a big place. In addition to going to classes and studying, there’s a lot to do and experience! As a UBC

student, many of the attractions on campus are free or offer a discounted rate.

Arts & Culture District

A world of arts and culture is happening at the north end of campus. Everything from theatre, film, contemporary and fine art, to

music, opera, live performances, and a world-renowned Museum of Anthropology are right at your doorstep! Be sure to check out

the Arts and Culture District.

UBC Theatre & Film - The department of Theatre & Film programs a full season of insightful, invigorating, and innovative work out of

two unique venues on campus. Each show offers student rates.

School of Music - Performing out of three venues, the School of Music holds solo recitals, chamber music, fully-staged operas,

symphony orchestra, band and choir concerts, and small ensemble performances.

UBC Opera - UBC Opera programs three mainstage productions every year, six Opera Tea Concerts along with local community

engagements. UBC opera offers student tickets.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts - The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC has earned an international reputation for its

exceptional programming and stellar acoustics. From classical, jazz, theatre, and opera to world music, the Chan Centre is a vital

part of UBC campus life – a place where the artistic and academic disciplines integrate with one another to inspire new

perspectives on life and culture.

Museum of Anthropology - One of the top museums in the world, MOA’s galleries feature almost 10,000 objects from around the

world, massive totem poles in the Great Hall, world-class travelling exhibits, and more. MOA overlooks the mountains and sea,

making it a perfect place to take a break.

Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery - Free for students, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery programs work int he field of

contemporary art and in contemporary approaches to the practice of art history and criticism.

Beaty Biodiversity Museum - Free for students, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum showcases UBC’s biological collections and

research. There are over 500 exhibits and a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium.

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Recreation Facilities

Aquatic Centre - Newly completed, the UBC Aquatic Centre includes accessible access to a competition 50m length pool, a

recreational 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with lazy river, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms, and a universal change room.

UBC Recreation - Located in the Student Recreation Centre (SRC), UBC Recreation offers hundreds of drop-in fitness classes,

programs, intramural sports, and other activities.

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Arena - Located on the south side of campus, UBC Recreation offers hockey and skating

programs for youth and adults. They also offer drop-in sessions of public skating, figure skating, hockey, and stick & puck.

UBC Tennis Centre - UBC Recreation offers tennis programming from professional staff, and provides facilities and instruction at

the only public tennis facility in Vancouver.

Outdoors

UBC is situated on a peninsula, bordered on three sides by the Pacific Ocean and nestled in a provincial park. Take advantage of the

outdoors! Explore the trails in Pacific Spirit Park and visit the beaches on the north end of campus (including Wreck Beach, North

America’s largest clothing-optional beach).

Nitobe Memorial Garden - A traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden, considered to be one of the most authentic Japanese

gardens in North America and among the top five Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

UBC Botanical Gardens - Go for a stroll, or learn about the research, conservation, teaching and public display of temperate plants

from around the world. Visit the Greenheart Treewalk, a 310 metre-long tree top canopy walkways and tree platforms,20 metres

above the forest floor.

UBC Farm - Run by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, the UBC Farm is a 24-ha teaching and learning space, and integrated

production farm. The UBC Farm holds farmer’s markets on campus, sells fresh eggs from open-pasture hens, has honey beehives,

and grows over 200 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.