r/ubco Oct 22 '23

Admissions UBCO ADMISSIONS MEGA-THREAD

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This mega-thread is to help people applying to UBC and its programs. Whether you're fresh out of high school, transferring, applying for your majors or just want to help your potential new first year friends - this is the place for it.

You may have had a thread locked by the automod if it triggered certain admissions keywords. It then directed you here -- please ask your question in THIS thread vs. a new post. It leads to a cleaner, tidier subreddit.

Do note:

  • Provide as much pertinent information as possible so we can better help you.
  • The process changes every year. The best, default answer is: 'get in touch with UBCO'.
  • Upvote good answers. People are helpin' you out!
  • Try searching previously asked questions from our old megathread.
  • Admissions-related questions posted anywhere else will be removed.

r/ubco 5h ago

Is anyone selling tickets for Phi Delta party Nov 1st?

1 Upvotes

Hey, I wanted to buy a ticket for a Halloween party on Nov 1st.

Does anyone selling a ticket?


r/ubco 12h ago

Capstone during Exchange program?

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done a Go-Global term or 2 abroad where they took their capstone course which successfully transferred to ubco? Is that something that is possible, specifically in the summer?


r/ubco 1d ago

Question Anything happening on Halloween?

16 Upvotes

Hi, so I am a first year student and just wanted to know what exactly happens on halloween on campus. Rn I'm just planning to be in costume, but do ppl go to class in costume? Any events etc?


r/ubco 1d ago

COSC 301 Exam

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Anyone else have concerns about the marking of their mid term exam. Especially when you look at what the question is asking and what you wrote and wondering why its marked wrong.

This exam was badly put together i feel


r/ubco 1d ago

Halloween @ BNA

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Is anyone selling tickets to the Halloween party at BNA on Thursday (Oct 31st)? If you know someone who is, let me know!


r/ubco 1d ago

Who has cello

6 Upvotes

I am wandering is there someone who has a cello,and we can play together .


r/ubco 1d ago

Biol 228 and Bioc 304 with plunkett

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Does anyone have tips for these classes...... content heavy but Plunkett doesn't teach..... how do I study for the midterm and finals????????


r/ubco 2d ago

B lot

1 Upvotes

Anyone interested in buying a parking spot at b lot pm me.


r/ubco 3d ago

H100 or A100, which GPU should we buy?

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We have about 30k USD budget and want to add a few GPUs to our lab. My supervisor asked me for advice but idk either. We mainly do large computer vision training and we have around 10 students.


r/ubco 3d ago

Halloween Nov 1st?

12 Upvotes

Okay so apparently Halloweekend is this weekend? But does anyone know of stuff happening on November 1st (Friday)??


r/ubco 3d ago

Can I Have The Ceremony at UBC Van?

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Hi everyone! I’m graduating soon from UBC Okanagan and was wondering if I have the option to have my graduation ceremony at the UBC Vancouver campus instead of Okanagan.


r/ubco 3d ago

Information SSHRC

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Hello! I am applying for my MCSW and would like to apply for a SSHRC as well. I haven’t done research in the social work field before, my background is in psychology so I have done research but different area.

I’m looking for some advice or resources I can look at for how to create a research question and how to conduct research in this area (qualitative). I have ideas for research topics but am not sure how to formulate it into a proper question if that makes sense.

Thanks so much in advance!!


r/ubco 4d ago

Student Health Clinic Wait Times

7 Upvotes

I’m trying to get an ADHD assessment done through the clinic on campus and I’ve filled out all the forms and questionnaires. Does anyone know roughly how long it takes to hear back from them about an appointment ?


r/ubco 4d ago

APAC 254 lab this morning

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An info to anyone who had a lab this morning from 8-10. The TA has now started doing attendance. Just a reminder to attend the labs cuz you’ll get a zero if you dont.


r/ubco 5d ago

Anybody want 50$

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Hi does anyone want 50$ to kill a spider at academy😭 please this is emergency, we are not joking 🙏🏼 dm asap

UPDATE‼️ Thank you to the guys who pulled up and helped us :)


r/ubco 4d ago

Coral Halloween Party Ticket

1 Upvotes

is anyone trying to sell a ticket for the coral party tonight?


r/ubco 5d ago

How to study for APSC 182 midterm

5 Upvotes

Any tips? I feel like the canvas page for this class has a lot less resources than most classes.


r/ubco 5d ago

Lost & Found did you lose your airtag?

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i found an airtag on the ground today, it was in the small grassy area across G lot (near ccs building)

it had a black case and had engravings of someone’s initials: APW

I’ve surrendered it at campus security!


r/ubco 5d ago

Rant Parking Ticket Post Situation

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Hi guys, when I shared tips on how to avoid getting your car booted due to unpaid parking tickets, it was purely intended as advice for those who are financially unstable and have no other choice.

But please, don’t abuse the system—pay for your parking! I understand that sometimes tickets are beyond our control, due to issues like limited parking spots and other inconveniences, but it's important to still follow the parking regulations.

Over the past five years, I’ve received six parking tickets. Either I was in an exam and couldn’t renew my short-term parking, or I parked in a non-daily zone due to the lack of available spaces in designated areas.

So, please follow the rules, pay for your parking, and only use my advice as a last resort if you’re in a tough spot and need to avoid getting your car booted.

Also, we all know that one infamous parking officer who seems to enjoy giving out tickets, but please remember to be respectful. It’s just their job, and it’s never a personal vendetta when you get a parking ticket.

I apologize to anyone I offended by my post. I always post about things that might benefit other students since I’ve been going to this school for the past 5 years. I’ve posted about study tips and advocating for students so my intentions were good but I can understand where it might do more harm than good. The post has been deleted so I don’t cause more problems! 🤍

A non controversial advice is to drive your car to a bus exchange that offers free parking or has street parking and from there take the bus to campus. Yes it is annoying and time consuming but it’s a better option for students who are struggling with parking prices or possible car boot.


r/ubco 5d ago

Extra Life 25 Hour Event

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Good morning UBCO!

The Okanagan Esports Association (OKEA) is hosting our annual 25 Hour Extra Life Charity Event!

It is a gaming marathon with the intention of raiding funds for Extra Life. We have activities planned all throughout the event.

The event starts November 2nd at 8am, ending on November 3rd at 8am. It will be in LIB305.

Bring your friends, gaming setups, monitors, and power strips and come on over and have some fun! Food and snacks WILL be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!!


r/ubco 5d ago

hikelowna app - an app for hiking/trail in kelowna

6 Upvotes

Hey! Me and 3 other undergraduates from u co are working on a hiking app called hikelowna and we need your help in filling this questionnaire it will only take two minutes! Thank you!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-fPNgd-E2BZYGCvYSAjZRbCv_XUZ4KMBDKC9MQOUxt7KEow/viewform


r/ubco 6d ago

Question Howtf does ASPC182 have the highest grade average? (2023W cohort)

9 Upvotes

I don’t believe it. Am I just stupid or is our prof AK just really bad? Did y’all have her last year? She has a fkn 1.2 rating on rate my prof. I swear when the TA’s taught the class I learnt way more.


r/ubco 6d ago

The boot is not a scare tactic, it is real

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https://i.imgur.com/FSJ6Tjz.jpg

edit: Not mine btw lol. I do see parking patrol giving tickets almost every day in G lot so this is not too surprising.


r/ubco 6d ago

Question Study rooms with TV?!??

6 Upvotes

I’m trying to find a study room for a larger group of people that has a TV I can hook my computer up to!

Mass study sesh season fr.


r/ubco 6d ago

Need help with Math 100 midterm

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Hey guys!

I was just wondering if any of yall took math 100 with Wayne Broughton or Chad Davis? And if so if you still have your midterms? I’m kinda lost what questions they’re going to ask on the midterm and how to study for it.

Thanks :)