Application
Course start dates |
Application deadline |
May (Summer Session Term 1 or 2) |
March 15 |
September (Winter Session Term 1) |
July 15 |
January (Winter Session Term 2) |
November 15 |
If you wish to take courses for general interest, apply to the Access Studies program by following the steps outlined below.
Step one:
Visit the course schedule and view the courses offered. Choose the courses that you are interested in taking.
Step two:
Apply through Education Planner BC:
- Create an Education Planner BC account online
- Fill in your personal information, contact information, and academic history
- Click “Start Applying” and select the University of British Columbia
- In the UBC application, select the appropriate Admission Category based on your academic history
- Select “UBC Okanagan” and “Access Studies” under First Program Choice
- When prompted, make sure to include the course(s) you’re interested in taking or the specific program under which you would like to take courses
Step three:
UBC Admissions will email you with a confirmation of your application and request verification of your date of birth to confirm your Senior Citizen status.
Step four:
Verification of your date of birth (such as a photocopy of a passport or driver’s licence) can be emailed to nondegree.ok@ubc.ca.
Step five:
Once admitted, login to your Student Service Centre (SSC) to register for classes or contact Enrolment Services (nondegree.ok@ubc.ca) for assistance.