In addition to financial support, the Faculty of Education recognizes that graduate students also require scholarly, career, spiritual and counseling support.

Students in Crisis

When confronting with critical incidents, it is important that you contact the resources for assistance, for more information, please click here.

Workshops on Scholarship Proposal Application

The Office of Graduate Programs & Research (OGPR) organizes information sessions on the SSHRC and University Graduate Fellowship (UGF) competitions. The workshops are usually available in late August, before the September Departmental deadlines. The OGPR also offers one-on-one guidance on navigating SSHRC and UGF web forms. Students can sign up for a 0.5-hour session with a Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) for help on the online UGF applications.

Equity Services

Here is the Faculty of Education's Equity Statement and link to Access and Diversity.

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Graduate Student Faculty of Education Council (GSFE)

The Graduate Student Faculty of Education Council (GSFE) was created in September 1992 and its priorities are to provide a forum to discuss issues of common concern, facilitate a strong student presence in the decision making process in our faculty and university, enhance the bridges of communication among all faculty and students, provide orientation in September and January, support arbitration activities between students and faculty, organize workshops, lectures, and to maintain an information and bulletin board near Scarfe Library. Each department should have at least one Master's and one Doctoralstudent representative. The Chair of GSFE is housed in the OGPR.

For more information please visit the GSFE web site.

Graduate Peer-Advising and Staff Support

Each academic unit also has graduate Peer Advisors and supporting staff to assist graduate students. To find out more about Peer Advisors or other administrative support, please contact your program unit's Graduate Secretary through the following staff links:

Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP)

Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, & Special Education (ECPS)

Department Educational Studies (EDST)

Department of Language and Literacy (LLED)

School of Human Kinetics (HKIN)

Centre for Cross-Faculty Inquiry in Education (CCFI)

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Faculty of Graduate Studies Professional Development

The Faculty of Graduate Studies' Professional Development Initiative (PDI) is designed to help graduate students succeed academically and plan for a career after graduation.

PDI provides programs to help students manage their studies, such as choosing a graduate advisor and research writing, and to help students keep one eye focused on life after graduation, PDI also runs workshops to help them prepare for an academic career or find work in the public or private sector

Graduate Student Society (GSS)

The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is the independent voice of all graduate students on campus, it is also the organization that advocates for and protects the interests of graduate students at UBC, supports graduate students in their studies or facing academic problems, organizes social, sport, and recreational events, publishes The Graduate Magazine monthly and the annual Graduate Student Handbook, operates the Thea Koerner House Graduate Student Centre, including Koerner's Pub, Thea's Lounge, and more.

Alma Mater Society (AMS)

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the student society for both undergraduate and graduate students of UBC. Its mission is to improve the quality of the educational, social, and personal lives of the students of UBC.

The AMS represents the more than 42,000 UBC students and operates student services, student owned businesses, resource groups and clubs.

In addition to offering services (medical, counselling, tutoring…etc.) to students, the AMS is an advocate of student issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University Administration and the Provincial and Federal governments.

AMS also provides a UBC-wide events calendar on activities across campus.

UBC also provides a central location of all the events happening on campus through its site:Live at UBC

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International House (I-House)

UBC's International House provides support to international students at UBC, through services and programs such as one-to-one advising, educational and social programs, ESL classes, the Peer Program and information about their visa status and adjustment to Canada. ISS also coordinates the UBC Student Exchange Programs and provides social and cultural space to the International Community at International House. I-House also provides information on employment regulations for international students.

International students can also find a support network at the AMS International Students Association.

Housing & Accommodation

The Department of Housing and Conferences provides accommodation for almost 7,000 single students, student families, faculty and staff. The goal is to provide an environment that helps students to succeed, both academically and socially.

Career Services

Whether you are a student, employer or alumni, UBC Career Services is your first stop for career and employment information and guidance. They assist students in translating their UBC experience into a successful and rewarding career. They also help employers connect with UBC students and graduates. You can also find out what type of job prospect your program study and degree will bring you. Career Services regularly organize workshops on improving your resumes, interview skills, and any areas that can enhance your employment prospect. Register for an account online and you gain access to a myriad of services and job postings

Recreation @ UBC

UBC REC strives to engage the university community and promote well-being through a dynamic and innovative UBC sport and recreation experience that is second to none. The vision is to be the premier campus sport and recreation program setting the standard for universities world wide. UBC REC will be distinguished by unparalleled participation, diverse, innovative and sustainable programming and delivery, a safe and equitable environment, a distinct fun-filled culture, and access to the finest facilities.


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Chaplains @ UBC

For more information on Chaplains at UBC, please see their website at http://chaplains.students.ubc.ca/

Access & Diversity

UBC's Access and Diversity provides leadership in identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to full participation in university life, enriching students' experience, arising from race, ethnicity, disability, gender and sexual diversity, and intersecting inequalities.

Access and Diversity documents student experiences and needs with regard to race, ethnicity, disability, gender and sexual diversity, and intersecting inequalities. It organizes and supports peer-based educational programs that address systemic inequalities and barriers to full participation experienced by students. It also offers consultation and training to University units and student groups. Partnered with individuals, campus units and groups and the broader community, it furthers equity and inclusively in the learning, living and work environments.

Access and Diversity includes the Disability Resource Centre which facilitates the provision of disability-related accommodations for students, faculty, staff and visitors at UBC.

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