Updates

January 12, 2022: COVID-19 — Update on Winter Session, Term 2. Read this announcement in full.

January 5, 2022: FAQ about the notification process for confirmed cases of COVID-19 updated to reflect current guidance.

December 22, 2021: UBC Broadcast: COVID-19 – Planning for 2021/22 Winter Session, Term 2. Read this announcement in full.

December 14, 2021: Read the latest from Santa Ono’s blog: Update: In-person exams, residence and testing.

December 9, 2021: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program — update on progress. Read this announcement in full.

November 29, 2021: UBC Bulletin: COVID-19 – Important update for faculty and staff based in health care settings. Read this announcement in full.

November 5, 2021: FAQ about support available to Trans, Two-Spirit and Non-Binary people added to the Health guidance and vaccines section.

October 22, 2021: FAQ about flu immunization added to the Health guidance and vaccines section.

October 13, 2021: FAQ in Health guidance and vaccines section updated to include information on COVID-19 vaccine clinics on campus.

October 8, 2021: FAQs regarding in-person graduation for the Class of 2021 updated for students, faculty and staff.

September 29, 2021: FAQs about UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program updated and added to the Health guidance and vaccines section.

September 29, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Update: UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. Read this announcement in full.

September 17, 2021: FAQ on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff. 

September 15, 2021: UBC Broadcast to faculty and staff: Reminder: Please complete UBC’s COVID-19 vaccination status declaration. Read this announcement in full.

September 15, 2021: UBC Broadcast to students: Reminder: Please complete UBC’s COVID-19 vaccination status declaration. Read this announcement in full.

September 13, 2021: FAQ on parking locations and fees updated for students, faculty and staff.

September 7, 2021: FAQ about UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program added to the Health guidance and vaccines section.

September 7, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Launching UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. Read this announcement in full.

September 6, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Advisory: UBC’s COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program. Read this announcement in full.

September 2, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Ensuring a safe start to the new academic year. Read this announcement in full.

August 26, 2021: UBC Broadcast: UBC implements vaccine declaration and rapid testing for COVID-19. Read this announcement in full.

August 24, 2021: FAQ regarding UBC’s policy on non-medical masks updated. 

August 23, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Announcement of BC Vaccine Card for specific activities. Read this announcement in full.

August 23, 2021: FAQs about the BC Vaccine Card added to the Health guidance and vaccines section.

August 10, 2021: UBCO: COVID-19 restrictions expanded in Central Okanagan. Read this announcement in full.

August 10, 2021: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff. 

August 9, 2021: FAQs about getting to and from campus added to the Campus Return Plan section.

July 30, 2021: FAQ regarding UBC’s policy on non-medical masks updated with a link to UBC Okanagan-specific updates.

July 22, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Bringing vibrancy back to our campuses. Read this announcement in full.

July 13, 2021: FAQs regarding mandatory safety training added to the Campus Return Plan section.

July 6, 2021: FAQs regarding safety planning updated in the Campus Return Plan section.

July 6, 2021: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff.

June 28, 2021: UBC Bulletin: Supporting our return to campus. Read this announcement in full.

June 17, 2021: FAQs regarding buildings added to the Campus Return Plan section.

June 15, 2021: Health guidance and vaccines section renamed and updated to include COVID-19 vaccine-related FAQs.

June 14, 2021: FAQs for faculty and staff updated to include information about COVID-19 paid sick leave.

June 8, 2021: FAQs regarding in-person graduation for the Class of 2021 updated for students, faculty and staff.

June 8, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Faculty and staff — return to campus update. Read this announcement in full.

May 31, 2021: FAQs regarding in-person classes updated for students, faculty and staff.

May 27, 2021: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff.

May 17, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Update – planning our return to campus. Read this announcement in full.

April 28, 2021: Student FAQs updated to reflect changes to the status of student international travel for university purposes.

April 23, 2021: Student FAQs updated in response to new travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C.

April 20, 2021: UBC Broadcast: Update on UBC’s Campus Return Plan. Read this announcement in full.

April 20, 2021: A series of new FAQs are now available on the Campus Return Plan section of this site. 

March 25, 2021: Health Guidance FAQs updated to include information on BC’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

March 15, 2021: In response to changes to province-wide restrictions, FAQs on graduation and the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff.

March 8, 2021: UBC Broadcast to students: Increased on-campus activity for the 2021/22 Winter Session. Read this announcement in full.

March 8, 2021: UBC Broadcast to faculty and staff: Increased on-campus activity for the 2021/22 Winter Session. Read this announcement in full.

February 5, 2021: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff to reflect the new province-wide restrictions.

January 22, 2021: Student FAQs updated to reflect changes to the status of all student international travel for university purposes.

January 13, 2021: UBC Broadcast to faculty and staff: UBC’s approach for 2021 Summer Session. Read this announcement in full.

January 13, 2021: UBC Broadcast to students: UBC’s approach for 2021 Summer Session. Read this announcement in full.

December 8, 2020: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff to reflect the changes to province-wide restrictions.

November 26, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Update on self-assessment requirements Read this announcement in full.

November 20, 2020: FAQs on the status of events updated for students, faculty and staff to reflect the new province-wide restrictions.

November 13, 2020: FAQs for students, faculty and staff updated to include new information about the status of events.

November 10, 2020: UBC Broadcast: COVID-19: Update on Public Health Orders Read this announcement in full.

October 19, 2020: Student FAQs updated with information regarding the cancellation of student international travel until 30 April 2021.

October 5, 2020: FAQs updated to include information about the notification process for confirmed cases of COVID-19.

September 17, 2020: FAQs updated for students, faculty and staff with information about fall graduation.

September 16, 2020: FAQs updated with further information about UBC’s non-medical mask policy. 

September 11, 2020: UBC Broadcast: COVID-19 — Required use of non-medical masks at UBC, effective Sep 16. Read this announcement in full.

September 10, 2020: New FAQ added about the Safety Plan Onsite Review Program.

September 3, 2020: UBC Broadcast to students: UBC’s approach for 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 2 (Jan – April 2021). Read this announcement in full.

September 2, 2020: UBC Broadcast to faculty and staff: UBC’s approach for 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 2 (Jan – April 2021). Read this announcement in full.

August 31, 2020: FAQ for students updated to include information about complementary on-campus self-isolation packages.

August 24, 2020: FAQs for students, faculty and staff updated to include information about the status of events until Jan 3, 2021.

June 30, 2020: FAQs for students, faculty and staff updated to include information about the status of events.

June 29, 2020: UBC Broadcast issued and website updated with information regarding the safe phased-in re-occupancy of our campuses.

June 19, 2020: FAQs for students, faculty and staff updated to include information about temporary emergency childcare for essential service workers.

 May 14, 2020: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s operational and safety planning. Read this announcement in full.

May 14, 2020: FAQs updated to include resources to support students with remote learning.

May 12, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Plans for the phased resumption of on-campus research. Read this announcement in full.

May 11, 2020: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s approach for the fall term. Read this announcement in full.

May 6, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Update on UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies. Read this announcement in full.

April 30, 2020: UBC Broadcast: UBC planning update. Read this announcement in full.

April 30, 2020: FAQs for students and faculty and staff updated with information regarding parking.

April 28, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Extension of Remote Work Arrangements and on-campus research curtailment. Read this announcement in full.

April 17, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Status of Summer Term 2. Read this announcement in full.

April 9, 2020: FAQs for students updated with information regarding student-specific supports and resources and Summer Session fees.

April 6, 2020: FAQs for faculty and staff updated with information regarding adjustments to the recruitment process.

April 2, 2020: FAQs for students updated with information for graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows. FAQs for faculty and staff updated with information on how best to support graduate students during this time.

April 1, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Remote Work Arrangements and on-campus research curtailment — extended to end of April. Read this announcement in full.

March 31, 2020: FAQs for students updated with information for international students, regarding how their immigration and health insurance status is impacted by the current situation.

March 30, 2020: FAQs for faculty and staff updated with information regarding Work Learn students.

March 27, 2020: FAQs for faculty and staff updated with information regarding sick leave provisions.

March 26, 2020: UBC Broadcast: UBC’s spring graduation ceremonies. Read this announcement in full.

March 26, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Important information for secure remote working. Read this announcement in full.

March 25, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Status of summer terms. Read this announcement in full.

March 23, 2020: FAQs for students and faculty and staff updated with information regarding academic assessment and course concessions.

March 20, 2020: UBC Bulletin: Temporary closures of library facilities at UBC. Read this announcement in full.

March 20, 2020: FAQs for students and faculty and staff updated with information regarding self-isolation and case reporting.

March 19, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Curtailing research activities on UBC campuses. Read this announcement in full.

March 19, 2020: FAQs for students and faculty and staff updated with a link to UBC Okanagan-specific updates.

March 18, 2020: FAQs for students and faculty and staff updated with new information regarding Student Housing and UBC Food Services.

March 16, 2020: UBC Broadcast: Remaining assessments and final exams for all students. Read this announcement in full.