The University of British ColumbiaStudent Guide

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Student guide · Summer Session Term 2

The semester, explained for The University of British Columbia

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Session Term 2
Campus terms
27
Local details
22

Academic calendar

Summer Session Term 2 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Summer Session Term 1
  2. Summer Session Term 2Relevant now
  3. Winter Session Term 1
  4. Winter Session Term 2
  5. Summer Session Term 1
  6. Summer Session Term 2

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Campus language

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27 terms

A

AMS
Alma Mater Society, the primary student union for all UBC Vancouver students.
AUS
Arts Undergraduate Society, representing students in the Faculty of Arts.

B

Blue Chip
Blue Chip Cafe, a student-favorite cookie and coffee shop in the Nest.
Brock
Brock Commons, specifically referring to the Tallwood House residence.

C

CUS
Commerce Undergraduate Society, representing Sauder School of Business students.

D

Day 1
The first day of classes, often marked by the Imagine UBC orientation event.

E

EUS
Engineering Undergraduate Society, known for their red jackets and the Cairn.

F

Feast
The main dining hall located in the Totem Park residence.

G

Gage
Walter Gage, a residence complex consisting of three high-rise towers and apartments.
Gather
The main dining hall located in the Place Vanier residence.

M

Main Mall
The central pedestrian-only boulevard that runs the length of the campus.
Marine
Marine Drive, a residence area popular with upper-year students near the ocean.
Mercante
An authentic wood-fired pizza restaurant on campus.

O

Open Kitchen
The primary dining hall located in Orchard Commons.
Orchard
Orchard Commons, a modern residence known for its high-rise towers and dining hall.

P

Place Van
Place Vanier, one of the primary first-year residence complexes.
Pond
Ponderosa Commons, a mixed-use residence and academic hub.

R

REC
UBC Recreation, the department managing intramurals and fitness facilities.

S

Sauderite
A nickname for students enrolled in the Sauder School of Business.
Storm the Wall
A major annual campus event involving a relay race and climbing a 12-foot wall.
SUS
Science Undergraduate Society, representing students in the Faculty of Science.

T

The Cairn
A concrete block outside the Engineering building that is frequently repainted by student groups.
The Knoll
The grassy hill outside the Nest, a popular spot for lounging and events.
The Pit
The campus pub located in the basement of the Nest.
Totem
Totem Park, a first-year residence area known for its themed houses.

V

Vanier
Place Vanier, one of the original first-year residence complexes.

W

Wreck
Wreck Beach, the famous clothing-optional beach located at the edge of campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

22 details
99 B-Line
The high-frequency express bus route connecting UBC to the SkyTrain network.
ARC
The Aquatic Centre's fitness facility, the second major gym on campus.
BirdCoop
One of the two main fitness centres on campus, located near the SRC.
Buch
The Buchanan Building, the primary complex for Arts faculty classes.
Buchanan
The Buchanan Building complex, where the majority of Arts classes are held.
CIRS
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability, known for its green architecture.
comma_cafe
Comma Cafe
Compass Card
The physical reloadable card used to tap in and out of the transit system.
IKB
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, the central library and study hub.
Koerner
Koerner Library, known for its distinct architecture and quiet study floors.
LSC
Life Sciences Centre, a major research and teaching facility for biological sciences.
LSK
Leonard S. Klinck Building, often used for mathematics and computer science labs.
pritchard_dining_hall
Pritchard Dining Hall
SSC
Student Service Centre, the legacy portal being phased out in favor of Workday.
starbucks
Starbucks
sunshine_eatery
Sunshine Eatery
The Nest
The AMS Student Nest, the main student union building and social center.
tim_hortons
Tim Hortons
TransLink
The regional transportation authority that operates buses to and from campus.
U-Pass
The student transit pass that provides unlimited bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus access.
UBCcard
The official student ID card used for library access, meal plans, and gym entry.
Workday
The primary administrative portal used for course registration, tuition, and grades.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session Term 2 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
27 approved campus terms and 22 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Vancouver for The University of British Columbia Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Vancouver.

Timezone

America/Vancouver

Median Rent

$2,300

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

110,000

City Transportation

Walkability

79

Bikeability

78

Public Transit

TransLink bus network, SkyTrain, SeaBus

Nearest Airports

Vancouver International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic / Marine west coast (Cfb)

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

18 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot B

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Paved surface, pay with HONK app.

Lot R

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Short-term residence parking.

Lot I

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Isolated gravel lot, lower permit rate.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of British Columbia

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

16 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Acadia Park

Brock Commons

Exchange

Fairview Crescent

Fraser Hall

Graduate Colleges

Iona House

Marine Drive

Orchard Commons

Place Vanier

Ponderosa Commons

Ritsumeikan-UBC House

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Thunderbird

Totem Park

Walter Gage

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@britishcolumbia.edu

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