course planning
find out which courses you should take in first year, when to declare a major, and more.
choose a campus:
vancouver campus
okanagan campus
are there dual-degree options?
will i have a standard timetable?
do i need to declare a major?
what courses should i take in first year?
what if i have questions?
math requirements
first-year calculus courses at ubc require a minimum grade in bc pre-calculus 12 (or a canadian or an international curriculum equivalent) and some require completion of a high school calculus course. to stay registered in a first-year calculus course, you must meet the eligibility requirements. if you have questions, please contact an academic advisor at ubc okanagan or ubc vancouver.
first-year credit
high school students
you may be eligible to receive credit for certain first-year courses if you have a record of strong academic achievement in one of the following enriched secondary school programs:
- advanced placement (ap)
- french baccalauréat
- general certificate of education (gce) advanced levels
- international baccalaureate (ib)
to see if you qualify, please submit your high school transcript and official documentation for review.
post-secondary transfer students
if you have attended another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for certain first-year courses at ubc. to see if you qualify, please contact an academic advisor at ubc okanagan or ubc vancouver.