Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
Information technology on campus
Campus-Wide Login (CWL)
Your CWL account allows you to sign on to a number of campus services, including the SSC
UBC email
All students can register for a free UBC email account at the UBC Information Technology website.
Wireless access
If you have a personal digital assistant (PDA), Smartphone, or laptop computer with wireless access, you can sign on to UBC's wireless network with your CWL account. There is no charge for this service.
Help Desk
The IT Service Centre Help Desk provides support for UBC Email, CWL, WebCT (student support), ResNet, Internet access ports, anti-virus installation, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), web browser configuration, and UBC wireless Internet. For more information, visit the UBC Information Technology website or call 604.822.2008.
e-Learning
At UBC, over 33,000 students and instructors use an e-Learning system, which can be a combination of traditional classroom and web-based learning, or fully web-based. e-Learning provides a virtual environment for class material, media, quizzes, discussion forums, and other tools. Visit the e-Learning website for more information.
Computer facilities
Computers in the Koerner Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre are equipped with the Microsoft Office Suite. Public access terminals are also available in the SUB. Most faculties and schools also have
