Join us on Thursday, September 3 for GradStart Welcome and social events. Additional September welcome events include a pancake breakfast, campus resource fair and more. A full event schedule will be posted by late July.
Getting to know Campus
Finding your Way to and Around and Staying Safe
UBC Vancouver is situated in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) – People of the River Grass. Learn more about Musqueam & UBC.
Getting to Campus from Vancouver International Airport: Find passenger guides on how to navigate through the Vancouver International Airport (YVR): https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/navigate-yvr
From the Airport by Taxi: If you’ll be arriving in Vancouver via air, there is a 24-hour taxi service from the airport. Make sure to ask for the fixed fare for your destination. Don’t let the taxi driver try to make you pay a different rate.
To and From the Airport by Public Transit: The Canada Line runs from the airport to downtown Vancouver. Use the Translink trip planner for your best travel options (It’s about $8.75)
Wayfinding at UBC: Feeling lost? You aren’t alone. This interactive map can help you find your way around UBC.
The Bike Kitchen provides students and the wider community with an accessible environment where they can learn to fix bicycles, share resources, and work together. They engage in cycling education, outreach and advocacy to promote biking as a safe and sustainable means of transportation.
HOPR Campus Bike Share: People living, studying, and working on campus have access to HOPR bikes for commuting on campus, running errands, and riding for fun. To get hoppin’, download the HOPR Transit App and choose a pass.
Campus Security is available 24/7 to support the UBC community, including responding to theft and maintaining a safe, secure campus environment. Here are some services and tips to stay safe on campus:
For a comprehensive list of services and guidance, please visit the Campus Security website.
AMS Safewalk: You do not have to walk alone on campus. If you feel unsafe walking alone on campus after dark, Safewalk can accompany you to your destination. AMS Safewalk is a student-run safety service designed for anyone on the UBC campus who is traveling alone. Driving and walking teams are available to accompany individuals to their desired location after dusk. Safewalk prioritizes those who are vulnerable and feel unsafe traveling alone, allowing them to travel with a greater sense of security. The service is intended to give safe means of accompaniment when no other form is available.
Safewalk operates from 8 pm to 2 am (9 pm to 2 am in the summer)
Call Safewalk at 604-822-5355 or meet Safewalk team in the Nest building room 1314
UBC is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment with resources and services to support all students.
You’ll learn some climate change terminology, what the Climate Emergency means, and how UBC is taking action in response to the climate crisis.
Part 2
You’ll be introduced to some incredible ways you can get involved in climate action and sustainability on the Vancouver/Point Grey campus through student groups, programs, and academic courses and degrees.
Part 3
Will help you grow your climate-conscious toolkit with tips, tricks and resources for how to reduce waste and energy use, as well as how to eat, commute, and purchase sustainably at UBC and beyond.
All students are welcome, from newcomers to this topic to seasoned climate and sustainability champions! Every step we take, no matter how big or small, will help us tackle climate change together!
Wifi and IT support
UBC hosts several wireless networks to support students, faculty and staff on campus and at partner institutions. Check out which one will work best for you and get connected!
UBC Information Technology provides technology services and support to help you with your online learning. Check out the UBC IT website. to find out more about the IT tools that will support you in your studies.
SoftwareDownload Free Software: Don’t have Microsoft 365 yet? Don’t fret. Students with a CWL account can download a free Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft Teams and OneDrive collaboration tools are also available to all students free of charge.
Stay cybersafe!
Keep your information secure when you’re learning remotely, and beware of phishing attempts to your inbox. Follow UBC tips and guidelines to stay safe. If you are aware of a privacy or information security incident, report it at Privacy Matters @ UBC.Need help?
The IT Service Centre is available to support you.
Follow @UBCIToutages on X or bookmark the UBC IT Status Page for the latest updates on service outages and incidents.
Additional IT Resources:
Check out UBC has over many places to eat. Learn about all the great options for food, meal plans, and the hours of each location. Use your UBCcard and save.
Check out UBC’s many amazing food outlets, museums, gardens, event spaces and other campus attractions. Immerse yourself in live music, theatre, opera, film and more through Arts & Culture District events, many of which are free or discounted for UBC students.
Visit UBC Events to learn about events happening all around campus.
With a wide variety of inclusive, accessible programs and resources UBC Recreation strives to create exceptional physical activity experiences that help students be their best while at university, build friendships and a sense of community, and enhance their wellbeing. UBC Grad students can enjoy perks and discounts on almost all UBC Recreation program offerings. Check out the facilities on campus including two fitness centres (the ARC & Rec North), the UBC Aquatic Centre, the UBC Tennis Centre, and a number of grass and turf fields at Thunderbird Park.
UBC Students get free and discounted tickets to varsity sports games! From Home Openers to Playoff matches, cheer on the blue and gold for free! Grad students are also eligible for student pricing to festival games like Homecoming and Winter Classic!
UBC Bookstore
The UBC Bookstore is your one-stop shop on campus. In addition to course materials, students can purchase school supplies, home décor, apparel, food, tech items and more! To shop online, visit bookstore.ubc.ca. For questions about course materials, feel free to reach out to the UBC Bookstore.