Prepare for life at UBC
As of January 22, 2024, international undergraduate students outside of Canada applying for a new study permit will now also need a Provincial Attestation Letter from the Province of British Columbia. For more information on study permits, please see the International Student Guide here.
Get ready
Prepare for your experience: Use our handy checklist of essential to-dos before you arrive and during your first few weeks on campus
Search academic & learning resources
Ensure success inside the classroom and out, including how to get one-on-one help for writing, tutoring and coaching services
Find personal supports
Connect with our accessibility office, nurture your wellbeing and lend a hand to others in the UBC community
Get into UBC campus life
Make the most of your university experience and all that UBC has to offer! Meet new people, make friends, get involved and get to know the campus
Enter our photo contest
We’ll invite you to share photos and reflect on your exchange throughout the semester. Use your CWL account login to access this page
Read student stories
Hear from other UBC students. Get insider tips, including study techniques, exam prep and the best study spots on campus