Workday Student support
Please review the how-to guides and resources related to Workday Student, UBC’s student information system. You will find information on how to register for courses, pay for tuition, order transcripts and diplomas, and apply to graduate.
International students
If you are an international student, check out the International Student Guide, which includes information and resources on immigration, important documents, health insurance, travelling to Canada, working in Canada, taxes, banking, and more.
Newly admitted checklist
New to UBC and want to make sure you’re set up for success? Use our interactive New student checklist on our Graduate student community site to keep track of everything you need to feel confident about starting out your journey in grad studies.
Pre-arrival webinar resources and recordings
- Living in Vancouver
- Budgeting and Finance with Enrolment Services
- May 2025 recording
- Black Graduate Student Network (BGSN) Welcome
- May 2025 recording
- Career Planning from the Start
- Student on-campus housing
- Oct 2025 recording
Pre-arrival information for International Students via iPrep or visit the international student guide.
Getting to know Vancouver
Vancouver is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Learn more
Check out our Life in Vancouver page for information on restaurants and groceries, day trips and festivals, places of worship, transportation, phones, and more. The Living in Vancouver pre-arrival webinar recording and handout above are also a great place to start.
Tourism Vancouver provides information on things to do in and around Vancouver, including an event calendar and deals.
Translink: The interactive trip planning tool can help guide you to your destination via bus, skytrain, or SeaBus! You can also find out when the next bus will arrive at your stop!
Finding accommodation
Check out our comprehensive guide to finding both on and off-campus housing, including costs, neighbourhoods, and more. These topics are also discussed in the Living in Vancouver, On-campus Housing and Tenant’s Rights pre-arrival webinar recordings available above.