For the latest updates, resources and FAQs, please visit www.ubc.ca.
UBC COVID-19 Updates
- April 20, 2022: UBC Broadcast: Masks required in UBC public indoor spaces until June 30. Read this announcement in full.
- April 8, 2022: FAQ on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff. 
- April 8, 2022: FAQs in the Health guidance and vaccines section updated.
- March 14, 2022: FAQ on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff.
Okanagan campus updates
Teaching and academics
Effective: January 26, 2022
Teaching & Learning
Majority of instruction will be delivered in-person from February 7 until the end of Winter Session, Term 2. See the January 26 UBC Broadcast.
Study Spaces
Bookable and informal spaces available; visit Library.
Internships and Co-op Placements
Permitted, following public health guidelines.
Student services
Effective: December 22, 2021
Academic and Registration Support
Advisors are available for both in-person and virtual appointments.
Health and Wellness Clinic
Clinic and counselling services are available in-person or remotely by appointment.
Residences
Open, with COVID-19 residence rules. Self-isolation accommodation available. Visit UBCO Student Housing.
Other Student Services
Additional student services and supports.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellows
Visit College of Graduate Studies.
General services
Effective: January 12, 2022
Campus remains open, including student housing, student services, and all libraries.
Library
Open; visit Library.
IT Services
Submit online tickets to IT Helpdesk or call 250-807-9000.
Food Services
See what’s open.
Fitness and recreation
Visit Recreation for available activities.
Working
Effective: April 11, 2022
Campus remains open, including student housing, student services, and all libraries.
Managers and supervisors are encouraged to be flexible in allowing remote work, where academic or operational requirements permit; however, where in person work remains necessary, remote work arrangements may not be possible.
Research
Effective: April 11, 2022
On-campus
On-campus research and scholarly activity is currently managed at the Faculty level. Any changes to on-campus and in-person research will be aligned with Provincial Health guidelines.
Fieldwork
Permitted, following process at the Faculty level. Visit Fieldwork.
In-person research involving human participants
Consult the Office of Research Ethics website for the latest guidance and updates. Contact the UBCO-Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) for specific consultations.
Events
Effective: April 11, 2022
Status
Events are permitted in line with public health restrictions and in accordance with UBC policies. Visit Status of Events at UBC for more information. For event booking details on the Okanagan campus, visit Bookings and Events.
General operations
Effective: January 12, 2022
Campus remains open, including student housing, student services, and all libraries.
Building access
Regular building access resumed September 2021.
Deliveries
See Campus Mail and Central Receiving.
Construction projects
Ongoing.
