Indigenous admissions
The term "Indigenous" refers inclusively to status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, in accordance with the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), which defines "Indigenous peoples" as aboriginal peoples under section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982.
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As an Indigenous student, it is important for you to self-identify in your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½application in order to be considered for Indigenous-specific awards and admissions policies, and to receive information about culturally unique programs and services for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
Most Indigenous students are admitted based on a comprehensive review of their academic average and personal profile, withinÌýthe curriculumÌýthey are studying. However, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½offers a number of pathways to a post-secondary degree.Ìý
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Aboriginal Admission Policy
All applicants to UBC, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, are required to meet the university’s general admission and degree-specificÌýrequirements. As with all applicants, we will review your academic history (and depending on your degree and year level, we may also review your personal profile), to make an admission decision. Most Indigenous students are admitted based on meeting the requirements set out by their degree of choice.
If you are not initially admitted, we will take a second look at your application using theÌýAboriginal Admission Policy.
Note about the policy name:ÌýAt UBC, we use the term “Indigenousâ€� to refer inclusively to status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada, in accordance with the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The term “Aboriginalâ€� was used in the names of some Ä¢¹½´«Ã½policies or programs, and many of these are in the process of being updated to “Indigenous.â€�
Pathway programs
Okanagan
Aboriginal Access Studies
Ìýis an entrance program for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Okanagan that prepares and transitions Indigenous learners into degree programs at UBC. The program combines both academic and non-academic activities to form a rich, full-time schedule in a supportive university setting.
If you do not meet UBC’s general admission requirements, you can also start your studies at another college or university, and transfer to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½later to complete your degree. Plan carefully to ensure the courses you take are recognized by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½and applied to your degree-specific requirements. °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýis a great resource for this.
Note about the policy name:ÌýAt UBC, we use the term “Indigenousâ€� to refer inclusively to status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada, in accordance with the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The term “Aboriginalâ€� was used in the names of some Ä¢¹½´«Ã½policies or programs, and many of these are in the process of being updated to “Indigenous.â€�
Vancouver
UBC-Langara Indigenous Transfer Partnership
If you do not meet UBC’s general admission requirements, consider starting your studies at another college or university and transferring to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½to complete your degree. If you plan carefully, the courses you take will be recognized by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½and will be applied to your degree-specific requirements. °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýis a great resource that shows you how your college courses will be recognized by UBC.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýUBC-Langara Indigenous Transfer PartnershipÌýat Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Vancouver, in particular, provides the academic and personal preparation required for Indigenous students to successfully transition from Langara College to UBC’s Vancouver campus. If you complete the Partnership’s requirements, you will be guaranteed admission to a participating Ä¢¹½´«Ã½degree and may be eligible to receive scholarships and awards.
Application fee and housing
An application fee is required to submit your application. If financial difficulty keeps you from submitting your application,Ìýplease email our Indigenous recruitment team to discuss your options.
Newly admitted Indigenous students are given priority assignment in UBC’s single-student and year-round housing. If you are interested in living on campus,ÌýÌýwhen youÌýcomplete UBC’s online application.ÌýYou may also apply directly toÌýÌýbefore May 1.
Connect with an advisor
If you are thinking about applying to UBC, we would be pleased to meet you in person or by telephone to discuss your options and how to plan for the application process. Already started an application? We’re here to answer your questions about the application, documents required, or the admission process. We’re here to help. Please contactÌýthe Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Indigenous recruiters.
Get more information:Ìýindigenous.recruitment@ubc.ca
Book a campus tour:Ìýindigenous.tours@ubc.ca