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Parents
Welcome
This website has been designed to help parents and families support their UBC students from the beginning of first year all the way through to graduation. And while UBC students are independent adults, their families certainly play an important role in helping them achieve their goals.
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As students make important life decisions and take on personal responsibility for their academic, financial and personal success, we hope the information provided on this website will help you in your supportive role as a parent or family member.
Did you know?
UBC is a popular filming location for movies and television shows. The X-Files, and Smallville have been filmed here, as have X-Men 3, The Butterfly Effect, Exorcism of Emily Rose, and Scooby Doo 2.
UBC is a popular filming location for movies and television shows. The X-Files, and Smallville have been filmed here, as have X-Men 3, The Butterfly Effect, Exorcism of Emily Rose, and Scooby Doo 2.
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February
What your student is experiencing this month
- Reading Week break.
- Midterms and term papers due.
- Housing lottery, considering off-campus accommodations.
- Apartment hunting for the summer.
- Considering major or program concentration.
What you can do to help
- Encourage your student to make the most of his/her Spring Break by focusing on studying or increasing his/her involvement in the community. UBC offers many exciting programs and projects for students to take part in over Spring Break.
- Explore the many different academic options with your child to help you gain a greater understanding of the opportunities available for them and to show an active interest in your son/daughter's education.
