I’m a student seeking emotional and personal support due to my recent experience. What resources are available for me?
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I’m a student seeking emotional and personal support due to my recent experience. What resources are available for me?
Students seeking support for counselling services to help cope with the stress and emotions from this situation can access counselling services available through the campus, or access wellness resources 24/7 through the Aspiria UBC Student Assistance Program. |
August 25, 2023 11:21am | Wellbeing Support | Parents and Students |
What has been the impact of the wildfires at the Kelowna airport? Will I be able to fly into Kelowna soon?
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What has been the impact of the wildfires at the Kelowna airport? Will I be able to fly into Kelowna soon?
The Kelowna International Airport has had airspace restrictions in place since August 18 to support aerial firefighting in Kelowna. Passengers are asked to check their airline for updated information about their flight status. More information can be found at ylw.kelowna.ca. |
August 24, 2023 2:43pm | Spaces, Buildings, Operations | Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students |
Will the start of the school year and classes be postponed?
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Will the start of the school year and classes be postponed?
Classes will begin as originally scheduled and in person on Sept. 5, 2023. We appreciate that there are many students, faculty and staff who remain under evacuation order or have been required to delay travel which will impact their start to the school year. We will work closely with those impacted to ensure they have the flexibility to start the semester off successfully. |
August 23, 2023 7:28pm | Classes, Exams, Teaching and Orientations and New Student Info | Faculty, Parents, Staff, and Students |
Will Create or other Orientation week events still be taking place?
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Will Create or other Orientation week events still be taking place?
Create orientation will proceed on September 4 and additional support will be available through the Weeks of Welcome events. |
August 23, 2023 6:59pm | Events | Parents 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 |
Will UBCO offer a “make-up” Jump Start?
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Will UBCO offer a “make-up” Jump Start?
We understand the news of cancelling Jump Start is disappointing to many students. We hope students will take advantage of our other orientation and welcome programs to help support their transition to UBC Okanagan this fall: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/new-to-ubc/orientations/welcome-activities/ |
August 22, 2023 4:02pm | Events | Parents 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 |
I have been displaced from my home, are there any financial supports available for students?
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I have been displaced from my home, are there any financial supports available for students?
If you have been displaced from your home or are facing financial challenges due to the wildfires, you can apply for Emergency Funding to request financial assistance through Enrolment Services. |
August 21, 2023 4:33pm | Student Services | Parents and Students |
