Graduate Resources

New to UBC? https://students.ok.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/

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UBCO Student Union (UBCSUO) provides the following support:

• UPASS
• Extended Medical/Dental plans
• Advocacy
• Services

UBC Student Services https://students.ok.ubc.ca/

International Students – guide to resources: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/international-students/

• Immigration,
• Health Insurance,
• Events & Workshops,
• UBC Support and Resources
• Taxes, SIN#, ITN#

Connect with an International Programs & Services Advisor: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/international-students/contact-us/

College of Graduate Studies:

• Thesis & Dissertation planning and scheduling http://gradstudies.cms.ok.ubc.ca/academics/thesis-and-dissertation/
• Award Opportunities: http://gradstudies.cms.ok.ubc.ca/tuition-awards-and-finance/award-opportunities/
• Workshops & Events: http://gradstudies.cms.ok.ubc.ca/events-workshops/
• Conferral/Graduation: http://gradstudies.cms.ok.ubc.ca/academics/program-completion-and-graduation/
• College of Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures: https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/policies-procedures/
• Forms: https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/forms/

MASc: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=18,285,981,1163

MASc students must be registered in ENGR 599 every term of their program

More information pertaining to MASc defence scheduling is available by contacting the School of Engineering’s Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant Shannon Hohl

MEng:

https://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/meng/;

http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=18,285,981,1164

PhD:

http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=18,285,981,1166

PhD students must be registered in ENGR 699 every term of their program.

More info on: PHD Candidacy Exam, PHD Proposal Exam, PHD Dissertation defence

• Research Assistantship funding is provided by your supervisor
• TA positions – PhD and MASc students are eligible to apply for TA positions with the School of Engineering.
• For information: https://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/about/careers/
  If you have additional questions about TA positions, please email ta.application@ubc.ca
• Payroll confirmation queries to engineering.administration@ubc.ca
• Tuition* fee payment options: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/courses-money-enrolment/finances/tuition-and-fees/pay-fees-and-accept-awards/
• *Tuition will be applied to your SSC account once you are registered in at least one course
• Permanent Residency letters: Submit form to the UBCO Payroll department (payroll@ubc.ca) to obtain your statement of Earnings. The request form is available at https://finance.cms.ok.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/73/2020/10/Request-for-Information-2020.pdf.
• Forward your Statement of Earnings to graduate@ubc.ca to request a School of Engineering PR letter

1. • Register for courses through your SSC account.
   • Tuition will be applied to your SSC account once a student is registered in at least one course
   • Consult your supervisor for course registration approval
   • MASc and MEng students can apply up to 6 credits of undergraduate course credits (3XX, 4XX) toward their degrees.  Master’s students are not required to meet pre-requisite requirements.  For registration assistance, please email: engineering.graduate@ubc.ca
   • Registration Add/Drop deadlines: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?go=deadlines
   • Audit requests or registration requests for programs outside of Engineering at UBC Okanagan campus: https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/resources/forms/registration-audit-form/
   • UBC Vancouver registration requests: https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/resources/forms/registration-in-vancouver-courses-form/

Engineering Graduate Students Society

The Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS) is a student-run organization representing engineering graduate students enrolled in PhD, MASc, and MEng programs on UBC’s Okanagan campus. It’s objectives are to organize academic, social, and professional events and services for students as well as to facilitate communication between the students, the School of Engineering, and the Student Union of UBC Okanagan (UBCSUO).

For information on events and activities, visit the EGSS website and/or follow the EGSS Facebook Page. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to the EGSS by sending them an email.

Annual Engineering Graduate Symposium

The Annual Engineering Graduate Symposium is held annually at UBC’s Okanagan Campus. Attending graduate students are given the opportunity to showcase their research in oral presentation or poster format, with both options being judged and prizes awarded.

Anyone interested in volunteering or organizing the upcoming Symposium is encouraged to connect with EGSS.

Learn more about UBCO Clubs

Visit the UBCSUO Club Directory