University is about more than just lectures, labs, and late-night study sessions. During your time at UBC, you will have many opportunities to meet people from all over the world and experience new things. From participating in recreational sports and serving as the president of a student club or association, to advising fellow students and signing up for workshops, there are plenty of opportunities for UBC students to lead well-rounded, successful campus lives.
If you are looking for ways to better immerse yourself in the UBC environment stop by for involvement coaching at the CSI, or browse through the programs listed below to learn about opportunities. No matter your year, leadership experience or educational background, there is certainly something here for you!
Click on a category below:
FACULTY OR SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
Finding community and connecting with like minded students, faculty and staff can often happen through involvement opportunities within your home programs. Explore ways to connect your co-curricular learning to your academics…..
Arts
(i.e. Arts Career Expo, the Great Arts Send-off, Arts Tri-Mentoring etc.)
Education
(i.e. Education Students’ Association)
Engineering
(i.e. Events, Design Teams, Engineering Undergraduate Society etc.)
Forestry
(i.e. Forestry Undergraduate Society.)
Kinesiology
(i.e. Kinsider, Kinesiology Undergraduate Society, , Mentorship Program etc.)
Land and Food Systems
(i.e. Community Service, Global Opportunities, Career Education etc.)
Law
(i.e. Law Students Legal Advice Program, Competitive Mooting Program, Student Government etc.)
Nursing
(i.e. Nursing Undergraduate Society etc.)
Music
(i.e. Mentorship Program, Music Undergraduate Students Association, Student Ensembles etc.)
Science
(i.e. Sci Team, SPAC, Mentoring, Science Undergraduate Society,etc.)
Sauder School of Business
(i.e. Commerce Undergraduate Society, Case Competitions, Co-Op etc.)
ATHLETICS
If you’re looking for ways to have fun and plan mega events, REC is the place to be. You will build your skill set without even knowing it and you’ll leave with a greater appreciation for event management and some lifelong friends. REC isn’t just about even planning, you can also participate in the activities: Storm the Wall, Ultimate, Day of the Longboat and much more. If you’re looking for more competition, check out your T-Birds!
UBC Thunderbirds
UBC REC
CLUBS
There are about 300 AMS student clubs for you to choose from at UBC. Start as a member at large, or become an exec member. AMS Club days the third week of September in the Student Union Building are a great way to check out the plethora of opportunities.
AMS Club Listings
How to Start Your Own Club
GREEK LIFE
Since 1926, thousands of students have become members of UBC’s Greek Community. All UBC students are invited to learn more about Greek life and membership during Sorority Recruitment and Fraternity Rush in early September.
Sororities
Fraternities
INTERNATIONAL LEARNING
Your education reaches past the boundaries of the Point Grey campus. With Exchange, or International service learning, you can connect globally with others.
Go Global: Student Exchange
International Service Learning
ORIENTATIONS
UBC Orientations brings together Jump Start, GALA International Orientation and Imagine UBC. There are many different ways to get involved with each program, with varying levels of commitment.
Jump Start Leaders
Imagine UBC Leaders
PEER PROGRAMS
RESEARCH
Involvement and engagement in your academic area of interest through research is a great opportunity to add depth to your understanding, and build networks in a professional field.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference
RESIDENCE LIFE
If you live in residence, connecting to the community in your area can be as easy as opening up your door and saying “Hello!” or signing up for a programming coordinated by your Res Council or your Residence Advisor. However, if you want to be the one coordinating, you can check out these options:
Residence Hall Association
Residence Sustainability Coordinators Program
Residence Coordinators, Advisors and Community Assistants
SERVICE LEARNING
Being part of something bigger is part of the appeal for hundreds of UBC students every year as they engage in Community Service Learning, locally or globally:
Community Service Learning: UBC Learning Exchange
International Service Learning
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
UBC’s motto is Tuum Est. Meaning, it’s yours, or it’s up to you. A great way to do this is to get involved and make it through student council.
Alma Mater Society
Graduate Student Society
Undergraduate Student Societies
Departmental organizations (often found as AMS Clubs)
Residence Hall Association
STUDENT JOURNALISM
From more formal broad campus journalism in the form of bi-weekly newspapers to online platforms like blogging, if you’re passionate about writing, journalism, design, photography and coding, you might find a community here to be inspired by.
The Graduate (Graduate Student Society magazine)
The Point (Intramural Sports and Recreation)
The Thunderbird (School of Journalism)
The Ubyssey
STUDENT LED INITIATIVES
From academics, to leadership to global citizenship and community awareness, student led and University supported initiatives are a great way to drive change at UBC.
Conference for Learning and Academic Student Success (CLASS)
Enterprize
Residence Sustainability Coordinators Program
Student Leadership Conference (SLC)
Terry Project
TedX Terry Talks
Terry Global Speakers Series
UBC MUN
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
UBC aims to provide all its students with an exemplary education, and empower them to become passionate decision-makers and leaders committed to creating a more sustainable future. Through campus-wide awareness campaigns, groups, programs and events, there are many avenues for students to learn about sustainability and participate in one of its core missions: to embed sustainability into the DNA of the University.
Visit the UBC Sustainability Get Involved page to learn more.
WORK + VOLUNTEER
Learning skills to help you success now and once you graduate, while getting paid or building your professional portfolio, why not?
Career Services
Co-operative Education
AMS Volunteer Opportunities
Go Volunteer
During your time at UBC, be sure to talk with people: faculty, staff and other students. You never know where you might hear about an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
If you explore the list above and still are wondering how to make the right choice for you check out this resource guide: Getting Involved at UBC. It will help you examine your motivations for getting involved and increase your knowledge about opportunities for involvement at UBC.
If you would like to add or promote another opportunity or event that supports Leadership & Involvement at UBC, please contact us.
I would like to learn more about the involvment opportunities on campus.
Hello Marine,
My name is Evan Hilchey and I am following up on the question you posted on the involvement.ubc.ca website; I’m happy to see that you’re looking for information about ways to get involved at UBC.
At UBC there are literally thousands of involvement opportunities for new, current and established students on campus. Involvement looks different for each person. Some people love running events, others want to learn transferable skills, while others want to build wider networks and connections beyond their faculty or school. One way to find out which opportunity is best suited to you is to stop by the Centre for Student Involvement and participate in Involvement Coaching. You can participate in Involvement Coaching any-time the Centre is open (Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm) – feel free to stop by Brock Hall and speak with a staff member or senior student leader.
I’m also available to meet to discuss other ways to get involved – feel free to email, call or stop by the Centre for Student Involvement and ask to speak with me.
All the best,
Evan