| What do you need to know? |
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| Resources |
For more information about residence standards processes and procedures view the residence standards appeal brochure, and/or see your Residence Life Manager. |
| Why live in residence? |
| Top ten reasons |
The top ten reasons to live in residence. |
| A new perspective |
I've endured the bare university experience of just taking the courses, and believe me, living on campus in residence enhances the university experience so much more... |
| Successful transitioning to UBC residence |
| From survival to success |
Ten tips that will help you succeed. |
| Feeling a little lonely? |
Every new student in rez feels this way at some point. Here's what you can do. |
| Your family just got a whole lot bigger |
The ins and outs of sharing a floor in residence. |
| Roommate Living - Ask Amy |
Incoming freshman learns to talk with roommate. |
| What can you expect? |
How will I adjust from a small city to a big campus? |
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| For Parents |
| What parents can do |
Suggestions for what parents can do to support their students before they leave for university, while they're away and when they come home. |
| Parents' list |
Keep this list of campus resources and contact numbers handy. Parents can refer their student to those who are nearby to assist them. |
| Parent's Guide |
The best practical guide I've found for parents sending their first - or fourth - student to university. |
| Information Requests |
What you need to know before you call UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services for information about your student. |
| Get a life, parents |
Get a life, parents - and let your adult child have one, too. |
| A primer for parents |
As a parent who also is a college president, I know many college-bound offspring plainly think they've heard enough advice by now. So parents, please don't share this column - at least directly - with your daughters or sons. |
| UCare Packages |
Care packages and notes from home will brighten your student’s day more than you think. The Housing office will be sending out information on how to send your student a care package during exams! Keep an eye out for this information during the school year or contact our office for more information. |
| Parent Orientation |
Links to useful information and campus resources for parents. |
| Parents' Rights (and Wrongs) |
Can you call? Can you see their grades? What's a mother to do? |
| Parents, you're not done yet |
Have you talked with them about drinking in college? |
| Introduction to Student Health |
Basic information about student well being, common health challenges and UBC resources for your students. |
| Health insurance basic at UBC |
Health care in Canada can be very expensive if you don't have insurance. That's why it is important for you to understand the insurance policies your student requires while studying at UBC. |
| General |
| Campus Survival 101 |
Tips for first years from a wily vet. |
| Acquaintance sexual assault |
It can happen to you or someone you know. Know the facts. It happens at UBC. |
| Gotcha! |
How do high-pressure groups push for new members? Learn to recognize high-pressure tactics that threaten your independence. |
| Safe drinking and shoe protection strategies |
Enjoy partying; guidelines to help you avoid the embarrassment of getting wasted. |
| Communal Wellness |
A simple three-point approach to help you stay healthy in residence. |
| Wreck your career before it starts |
The truth about plagiarism. The long-term results of plagiarism can be more unpleasant than the original investigation. |
| Community living and Citizenship |
| Busting bias |
Bigotry has a narrow focus, and concentrates on the most superficial aspects of its victims. Dealing with bias-related incidents is everyone's responsibility. |
| Have you ever wondered? |
You may already have friends or know people who are gay. Or you may not. Here are some answers to questions you may have wondered about. Plus one resident shares his story about coming out to roommates, and a message from Pride UBC for women. |
Residents' Resources