Online resources
Forest resources management contacts
If you have questions about your program, need guidance regarding policy and procedure, or scholarship questions, contact Graduate Student Advising through email or see an advisor in-person at one of their offices (Rooms 2652, 2653, 2644 in the FSC).
If you have payment or banking questions, message Joanne Dean at joanne.dean@ubc.ca
. Joanne is the administrative manager for the Department of Forest Resources Management.
UBC resources - admin
The Forestry Graduate Student Portal provides links for policies, administrative forms, as well as general links for graduate students. The GRADBOOK will probably answer many of your forestry specific administrative questions.
Useful information for newly admitted graduate students including details about how to apply for your UBC card, applying for medical insurance, and registering for courses.
International student resources
UBC provides international student advising and a guide for international students.
General Vancouver resources
Living in Vancouver
If you have not yet looked into accommodation at UBC or in Vancouver check out the UBC Housing portal.
If you are looking for housing off campus, resources like Craigslist, Kijiji, and uvrentsline are good places to start.
Transit
Vancouver is known for its great public transportation. Once you have your UBC card, you can sign up for a U-Pass and compass card to use public transit across the city.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with information on trip planning and how to get where you want to go.
Vancouver is a bike friendly city - check out some of the dedicated and share bike routes.