International student advising
Availability
Scheduled appointments
To book an appointment, please email geo.ubco@ubc.ca to request the Zoom link and password for drop-in sessions.
Pre-booked appointment hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (PT)
Drop-in appointments
To access drop-in advising, please email geo.ubco@ubc.ca with your student number in the subject line.
Drop-in appointment hours
Monday & Wednesday 9 to 11 am (PT)
Tuesday & Thursday 1 to 3 pm (PT)
Note that Zoom drop-in appointments can take as long as 30-40 minutes. If you are not immediately admitted to a session, please know that we are committed to answering your questions as soon as possible.
Before your appointment
In preparation for your appointment, please review our Travelling to Canada Guide and the Travel Isolation Guide. These resources may contain answers to some of your questions, so you can make the most of your one-on-one advising session.
How we can help
Our International Student Advisors are available to assist students with a wide range of concerns. Our online office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PST). If you require immediate assistance during business hours, please contact our office at geo.ubco@ubc.ca
Come see an advisor if you have questions about:
- Immigration documentation advising
- Health insurance
- Working in Canada (co-op, PGWP and SP)
- Career programming
- General advising and transitional support
- English Foundation Program advising
- Intercultural programming and events
- Not sure where to start? E-mail geo.ubco@ubc.ca—we are here to help!
Not sure where to start?
Email us at geo.ubco@ubc.ca — we are here to help!
Our staff can also connect students with additional campus and community resources throughout your time at UBC.
