Our work

Student Affairs provides student-centred support, resources, and programming to help students make the most of their time at UBC. Working in partnership across the university and with the wider community, Student Affairs helps students navigate university life, develop personally and academically, and connect to experiences and opportunities that prepare them to be engaged, global citizens.

• The Centre for Student Development and Leadership provides student leadership and involvement opportunities, as well as New to UBC programs like Jump Start and Collegia to welcome new students.  
• The Centre for Community Engaged Learning offers curricular and co-curricular experiential education for students that enable students and faculties to work on issues that impact society today.  
• The Centre for Accessibility offers disability-related accommodations to support students with disabilities.  
• International Student Development (ISD) provides visa and immigration information and resources to international students.   ISD also runs the Mastercard Scholar program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality education. Visit the Global Lounge for student-led global, intercultural, and social justice initiatives.  
• The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office extends a safe and confidential space and support options to students, staff, and faculty who may have experienced sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm. 

The UBC Career Centre helps students and recent graduates reflect and explore, gain confidence, and take the first or next step in their career journey. 

We encourage students to explore possibilities, connect with alumni and members of industry, and find quality work experiences during their degree. We understand that the university experience is shaped by unexpected opportunities, shifting interests, and evolving environments.  

Whether students are beginning their academic journey or thinking about how to use their skills and knowledge after graduation, the UBC Career Centre is here to support them through a variety of programs and services, including:

• One-on-one appointments and workshops 
• Career resources and information like What can I do with my degree? 
• Hands-on experiences through CareersOnline  
• Workplace learning programs like Work Learn and Undergraduate Research   
• Networking and mentorship events with alumni and employers 

Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) consists of seven self-supporting, self-funded service units (Bookstore, Campus Mail, Child Care, Conferences and Accommodations, Food Services, Parking Services and Student Housing). 

UBC provides accommodation for more than 16,000 students across the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses (13,833 and 2,120 beds respectively). The student housing and residence teams offer extensive resources and events that strive to support the creation of healthy, well, and safe communities for our students living in residence. 

UBC Food Services plans healthy, innovative dining options for students with a focus on local ingredients, sustainable packaging, and creating welcoming spaces for students to share meals and build community. Many food services on campus source local ingredients and prepare plant-based options in-house. 

• Vancouver Residences and  Okanagan Residences 
• Food Services Vancouver and Food Services Okanagan 
• UBC Parking Vancouver and Okanagan 
• Conferences and accommodation at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan 
• Child Care Services Vancouver and Childcare Services Okanagan 
• UBC Bookstore 
• Campus Mail 

From varsity sport to fitness classes and intramurals, UBC Athletics and Recreation on the Vancouver campus is dedicated to making sure all students can engage in healthy physical activity, access world-class sport facilities, and attend high-caliber sporting events while making friends, learning new skills, and having fun. 

UBC Recreation helps the campus community to get active with a wide variety of options, including Intramural sports, the Get Moving Program, and major events like Day of the Longboat and Storm the Wall. UBC Rec also has a wide variety of fitness programs and classes, while its Inclusive Recreation initiative works to improve access and remove barriers to participation for the entire UBC community.  

UBC Vancouver is home to the varsity Thunderbirds teams, who have won more national championships than any other varsity program in Canada. With 26 teams and over 600 student athletes, the Thunderbirds excel at the highest level of national and global competition and generate pride and school spirit amongst the UBC community. They also bring Thunderbird pride to students and the UBC community with marquee events like Homecoming, Winter Classic, and Courtside. 

UBC Thunderbirds
Learn more about our varsity athletics programs, and view the full event schedule for the UBC Thunderbirds.

UBC Recreation
Browse fitness and recreation experiences available at UBC for students.

The Associate Vice-President, Students Portfolio provides services, programming, and support to students on the Okanagan campus including:

• Office of the AVP Students
• Athletics & Recreation
• Indigenous Programs and Services
• Global Engagement Office
• Wellbeing and Accessibility Services
• Sexual Violence and Prevention Response Office
• Student Engagement and Learning
• Academic and Career Development

Student resources and support
From wellness options to international student advising, to career development, UBC Okanagan is here to support you.