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When will daycare operations resume on campus?

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When will daycare operations resume on campus?

Effective Friday, August 25, the daycare on campus resumed operations.

August 25, 2023 11:19am Spaces, Buildings, Operations Community and Students

I have space (e.g. room, basement suite) to host students in the short-term or long-term, where can I share this information?

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I have space (e.g. room, basement suite) to host students in the short-term or long-term, where can I share this information?

UBCO has partnered with Places4Students to provide an online collection of local housing options. You can add your property as a short-term or long-term listing.

August 23, 2023 1:44pm Spaces, Buildings, Operations Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students

Will UBCO Heat games still be taking place?

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Will UBCO Heat games still be taking place?

For up-to-date schedule information for all Heat teams, please visit goheat.ca.

August 23, 2023 9:24am Events Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students

When will the evacuation alert on campus be lifted? 

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When will the evacuation alert on campus be lifted? 

The Central Okanagan Emergency Centre will provide updates on the evacuation status of neighbourhoods across the region, including UBCO. You can find the most up-to-date information at cordemergency.ca.

August 22, 2023 4:04pm Spaces, Buildings, Operations Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students

Have transit services resumed on campus?

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Have transit services resumed on campus?

All regular scheduled service to the UBCO campus exchange has resumed, effective Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Riders should visit bctransit.com for updates as many routes throughout the Okanagan have been impacted.

August 21, 2023 4:41pm Student Services Community, Faculty, Staff, and Students

What can I do to help?

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What can I do to help?

Many people have been asking us how they can help students who have been displaced and distressed by these events. Gifts to the UBC Okanagan Student Emergency Assistance Fund will help provide financial support to these students. Donations can be made at give.ubc.ca/projects/ubc-okanagan-student-emergency-assistance-fund/

August 21, 2023 4:38pm Student Services Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students

Will Jump Start still be taking place?

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Will Jump Start still be taking place?

On August 21, the difficult decision was made to cancel Jump Start. Refunds will be processed in September. Students will be contacted with information about their refund once available.

August 23, 2023 6:50pm Events and Orientations and New Student Info Community, Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students

Are in-person campus tours taking place?

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Are in-person campus tours taking place?

In-person campus tours have been cancelled until Sept. 4. UBCO will continue to offer live, virtual campus tours. Students can book a tour online.

August 23, 2023 6:50pm Orientations and New Student Info, Spaces, Buildings, Operations, and Student Services Community, Parents, and Students

What services are available or open on campus?

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What services are available or open on campus?

Campus operations will resume starting August 28. However, some departments and services may have limited staff due to evacuation orders and alerts. This may limit their hours of operation. Please visit their website for the most up to date information.

August 24, 2023 3:15pm Spaces, Buildings, Operations and Student Services Community, Faculty, Staff, and Students