You’re in Arts! First year is less about having the right plan and more about building one. Here’s how to find your footing, both academically and beyond.
What are the key dates and deadlines for UBC Arts students?
Missing a deadline in your first year can affect your registration, funding, or standing. Keep track of what’s coming up throughout the year.
Building your Arts foundation
How do I plan my UBC Arts degree?
UBC Arts offers over 90 program options. Use the Ways of Knowing Breadth Explorer and Workday Tutorials to map your courses, track your requirements, and plan a degree that reflects your interests and goals.
What are university academics like, and how are they different from high school?
University gives you more freedom and more responsibility at the same time. Lectures are larger, deadlines are yours to track, and research goes deeper. Arts Academic Advisors and Arts Peer Academic Coaches are here to help you make that shift.
What are my degree requirements?
To earn your degree, you’ll be required to fulfill a set of Faculty-wide requirements and program-specific requirements. The Writing Component of the Writing and Research Requirement is the only requirement that must be completed in your first year for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Find your people
How do I get involved in campus life at UBC Arts?
The Arts Undergraduate Society, over 300 student clubs, and faculty-specific groups are how most students find their community at UBC.
What if I commute to campus?
UBC Collegia is a drop-in space designed for commuter students—somewhere to eat, decompress, and meet people between classes. Campus life doesn’t require living on campus.
What is UBC’s arts and culture district?
UBC is home to live music, theatre, film, fine art, and botanical gardens. There’s always something on for any audience. Student discounts are offered at most UBC venues.
Support when you need it
What academic support is available throughout your first year?
Arts Academic Advisors and Arts Peer Academic Coaches are available throughout your degree to help you stay on track, plan your courses, and navigate university life.
What student services does UBC offer?
From health and wellness to study spaces and funding opportunities, UBC has the services you need to support your wellbeing and success on campus.
How can Arts support my wellbeing?
Connect with Arts’ embedded counsellor for practical support and tools to help you manage stress, have meaningful conversations beyond the classroom, and navigate life at UBC.
How can I get hands-on experience as a UBC Arts student?
Go beyond the classroom through research projects, community engagement, and leadership opportunities — on campus and abroad.
