Advisors for your student’s academic success

One of the first places students can turn to for support during their academic experience is an advisor. UBC Okanagan has several groups of specialized advisors available for your student. Even if an advisor is unable to answer your student’s question, they will know where to refer them.

Academic & Career Advising

Academic & Career Advising aims to enhance student success by engaging students in making informed choices about their academic planning. Academic & Career Advisors are available to assist undergraduate students with any academic matters throughout their degree including academic requirements for university programs, academic policies, and procedures as well as exploring program options and developing program plans.

ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING

Check out Academic & Career Advising’s frequently asked questions, and make sure your student has reviewed the First-Year Planning Guide for their program.  

Advising for Indigenous students

Indigenous Programs & Services provides academic advising through a holistic approach for new and continuing First Nation, Metis, and Inuit students. Indigenous Student Advisors help students navigate their academic journey to help students meet their educational and personal goals. Advisors are available to help with course planning, degree requirements, academic policies and procedures, and finding an on-campus community. 

indigenous student advising

Accessibility advising

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) offers advising and determines academic accommodations (adjustments in instruction or assessment) for students that have an ongoing medical condition or disability that functionally impacts their participation in the post-secondary educational setting. This includes, but is not limited to, academic and exam accommodations.

Students should register with the DRC as early as possible. 

Note: Booking an accommodated exam is a student-initiated process. Students must use the DRC Student Portal to request accommodation for their exams by the deadline, for both in-person and online exams.

Accessibility Advisor support

International student advising

International student advisors offer advising regarding immigration documentation, health insurance, working in Canada, degree progression/academic concerns, intercultural learning, as well as general advising and transitional support.

Even if international students are not currently facing difficulties with their transition into Canada, or their immigration documentation, it can be helpful to be aware of the office, so students feel comfortable reaching out when issues arise.

Additionally, there are resources to support international students throughout their time at UBC Okanagan.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING

Career advising

Career education supports students as they identify and pursue fulfilling career options that integrate their academic, personal, and life goals. This occurs through one-on-one support to understand how their degree relates to career pathways, choosing majors, exploring graduate studies, discovering experiential learning opportunities, employment searches, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, industry information and recruitment sessions, workshops, and more.

Students in their first year should consider consulting career advising because, although graduation might seem far away, it helps students understand how the academic choices they make now might relate to future career paths. It also encourages students to start developing the skills needed for success after graduation.

Career advising

Learn more about the UBC Okanagan Job Board for students and alumni that features on- and off-campus employment and volunteer opportunities.