Food and Financial Resources
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UBC has many food and financial resources including:
- The AMS Food Bank is an emergency food relief service for UBC students, offering basic nutritional food products and educational information for additional resources in Vancouver. The AMS Food Bank receives support from UBC and a variety of generous sponsors in Vancouver.
- The Acadia Food Hub is a community project at UBC supporting households with food and baby supplies.
- Financial resources and tools for students, including financial advising, workshops, and more.
There are also options to work on campus while completing your graduate studies through Student Service Appointments, On-Campus work, or Work Learn Program
Office of the Ombudsperson for Students
Office of the Ombudsperson for Students is an independent, impartial, and confidential resource to help ensure students are treated fairly in their university life. The Ombuds Office is not influenced by the University, does not take sides, and does not share information unless authorized to do so. The Ombuds Office listens to help students navigate campus-related fairness concerns, which includes clarifying UBC policies and procedures, exploring options, identifying resources and supports, planning strategies and next steps, and problem solving constructively. Their sound and practical advice empowers students to advocate for themselves and find ways to move forward.
GSS Peer Support
Connect with fellow graduate students at the your Graduate Student Society for confidential 1:1 peer support regarding challenges related to academics, supervision or other personal issues.
Equity and Inclusion Office
The Equity & Inclusion Office works to advance equity and anti-racism across UBC, helping to create more inclusive and welcoming environments in classrooms, residences, workplaces, and all aspects of campus life. Find resources and take workshops that support employment equity, education, leadership, and proactive initiatives while building resiliency and a respectful environment. Unsure if you are experiencing discrimination or personal harassment, you can always make an appointment with a Human Rights Advisor at the Equity & Inclusion Office.
UBC’s Investigations Office
The UBC Investigations Office (IO) responds to formal reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination involving students, faculty, and staff through investigations and alternative resolution processes under UBC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17) and Discrimination Policy (SC7). If you or another campus community member has experienced sexual misconduct or human rights-based discrimination, visit this website for more information. A written report to the IO, submitted through the website, is required to initiate any process.
Folks can confidentially discuss their reporting options and have all of the IO’s processes explained before submitting a report.
Email or call the IO to set up a no-obligation consultation meeting.
Your department Graduate Advisor + Staff
Contact your graduate program administrator or graduate advisor for department-specific questions or challenges.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies provides a plethora of information to help you manage your program including information on academic progress, helping with leaves, conflict resolution, and more. They can help you access support and safety for you and your loved ones.
CUPE 2278 Union
CUPE 2278 is a local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing Teaching Assistants, Tutors, Markers, and Graduate Academic Assistants at UBC, Invigilators at UBC Centre for Accessibility, Instructors in the UBC English Language Institute, and Graduate Teaching Assistants at UBC.
CUPE 2278 engages in collective bargaining with the university to fight for fair working conditions for all members. Find them on Instagram and on Facebook. To get assistance with workplace challenges, contact the Advocate. To become involved in your union, please contact the President.