FAQs Graduate

Yes, if approved.  Many schools in Western Canada are part of the Western Dean's Agreement which allows graduate students of the member institutions to take courses at another member institution without having to pay the host university's tuition fees.  

Read about the Western Dean's Agreement process

To start the program extension request, log into the Student Tracking System (https://sts.nursing.ubc.ca/) with your CWL.  On the right side blue menu, click "Courses".  On the new page, click the button "Request Transfer Course" and fill in the information.  Once you submit, an automated email will go to your supervisor and program coordinator for their review and approval.  Once their approval is granted the Student Support Office will complete the paperwork for submission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. 

Schools not listed under the Western Dean's Agreement may qualify for other exchange agreements.  

Reference links:

• Visiting Undergraduate
• Other Exchange Agreements

Please contact the instructor for the course to ask for permission (you can get their contact information when you click on the course in the Course Schedule section in SSC).  If you are approved to take the course, contact student.services@nursing.ubc.ca and we can register you for the course.

Students may be eligible to transfer from a master's program into a related doctoral program if they have completed the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree, and have completed a minimum of one year of study in a master's program with 9 credits at the 500-level or above and of first class standing (80% or better), and demonstrate clear evidence of research ability or potential.

Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after completion of the first year of study at the master's level and will not be permitted after completion of the second year. Transfers may not be restroactive.

Note: If a student transfers from a master's program to a doctoral program without completing the master's degree, the start of the doctoral program will be the date of first registration in the master's program. The student is expected to complete all requirements for candidacy (i.e., the comprehensive exam and candidacy exam/proposal defense) by the end of three years from the date of first registration in the master's program.

UBC MSN students who are interested in transferring into the PhD program:

• Are required to interview with the PhD Program Coordinator prior to application, and ideally within the first term of their MSN program. This is to ensure that the student understands the implications and requirements of the transfer, and is best prepared for success in the doctoral program.
• Are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits of MSN core courses with first class standing (80% or better) prior to application to the PhD program.
• Are required to complete NURS 511 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice and NURS 552 Methods in Nursing Science prior to enrolling in the PhD program.
• Are advised to apply for a CGS-M award within their first Winter Term 1 of the MSN program. 

At this time we do not offer a fully online MSN program, we do however offer online courses each semester.

Yes, we do accept Visiting International Research Students. Please see http://students.ubc.ca/about/go-global/coming-ubc-exchange/visiting-international-research-student for more information regarding eligibility and application.

A Confirmation of Enrolment Letter—also known as a Proof of Enrolment or Verification of Enrolment—is an official document showing that you are currently registered at UBC. The Confirmation of Enrolment may be requested for a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) withdrawal, employment, or scholarships.

Confirmation of Enrolment Letters are available through Workday. Follow the instructions outlined here: https://workday.students.ubc.ca/student-documents/downloading-your-confirmation-of-enrolment-letter/

Check with the intended recipient to find out if the letter needs to bare the UBC seal – if so, contact your Enrolment Services Advisor (ESA) or visit  the Information Centre in Brock Hall.

If you require a program verification letter when applying to scholarship or award opportunity please review this FAQ on requesting verification letters. 

Please note, that the Alumni Email service (name@alumni.ubc.ca) hosted mailboxes) has been replaced by the UBC Student Email Service. The legacy Student & Alumni Email service (name@alumni.ubc.ca) will continue to operate, but no further changes to these aliases will be possible after August 17, 2020. For more information, please review UBC IT Student and Alumni Email changes FAQs.

Sign up for Student and Alumni Email address

Student and Alumni Webmail

What if I already have a name@alumni.ubc.ca email address?
When you sign up for a new Student Email account as an active student, your email address will change to cwl@student.ubc.ca. However email sent to your name@alumni.ubc.ca will continue to be delivered. Current students are encouraged to switch to the new cwl@student.ubc.ca email account to gain access to a range of UBC services, including Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. 

While using the UBC hosted mailbox is optional for UBC students, it is the required mailbox of choice for students in the BSN program, due to additional complications that arise from communication about clinical practice placements, clinical practice coursework, and with Health Authorities & Placement Agencies (HSPnet) in BC. 

You can 'un-forward' your email & use the UBC hosted mailbox by following the 4 easy steps below:

1. Go to id.ubc.ca & log on with your CWL Password to reach the following Student and Alumni Email Service screen.
2. If you are currently using a UBC hosted mailbox, make sure you already have the correct user name with your email address on the Student and Alumni Email - Home screen.
3. If you discover you have mail forwarding set up, click "edit" under the action column on the right hand side on the Student And Alumni Email - Edit Address screen.
4. On the Student And Alumni Email Address screen, select the appropriate alias (or type your own) under step 1 and ensure "use a UBC hosted mailbox is selected under step 2.  Then select "submit".

You are now ready to use th web mail app for your new UBC hosted mailbox.  You can log on here: https://webmail.alumni.ubc.ca (make sure you run the webmail app on the light version so you can attach documents). 

You may need to reset your CWL password to allow for the changes you have made to sync up.  Follow this link to reset your CWL Password Update Support (UBC IT Services)

It is your responsibility to maintain up-to-date contact information so that the University can contact you with important information and updates. There are several ways to change contact information such email postal addresses, and name changes at the University.

As is the case with student evaluation, setting up ongoing dialogue to discuss learning goals, strategies, and concerns is a healthy, and professional, way for students, faculty, and practice colleagues to proceed in all courses. We encourage you to take your questions and concerns about a course, instructor, and/or practice situation first to the instructor involved.

Continue reading to learn more about Course & Teacher Effectiveness Evaluations, UBC online Student Evaluation of Teaching (SEoT) System - CoursEval, and the UBC Senate Policy on SEoT. 

It is important for you to note that formalized Course and Teacher Effectiveness Evaluations are a vital component of ongoing course and teaching faculty development in the School of Nursing. Student input regarding the strengths and areas for improvement is reviewed and utilized in making decisions and planning for change. Collecting this input allows the School of Nursing to comply with institutional academic policy, make decisions related to curriculum and course planning, and incorporate student input regarding teaching effectiveness as a core component of teaching faculty promotion and tenure.

Electronic course and teacher effectiveness evaluations are a required element of your course and the School of Nursing invites you to provide your input using the UBC CoursEval Online Evaluation System. All ‘Course’ and ‘Teacher Effectiveness’ evaluations are completed online and all responses are confidential.

How to Complete a Course or Instructor Evaluation:

At the end of each term, you will receive an email prompting you to evaluate each course & the instructors involved.
Access CoursEval through this email, or go to: UBC Health Sciences CoursEval
You will need to use your Campus Wide Login (CWL) to access the system.
If you are having difficulties with CoursEval, you are not connected to the correct clinical instructor, or have any other issue/questions, please email: evaluations@nursing.ubc.ca

In addition to the support services provided to BSN students by the School of Nursing, you also have access to a plethora of resources through UBC Student Services & your Enrolment Services Professional. 

Examples of services provided include:

• Counseling Services 
• Student Health 
• Student Housing
• Awards & Financial Services 
• Career Services 
• International Student Advising
• Centre for Accessibility - Disability Resource Services
• UBC Rec - Sports & Intramural Activities
• Bookstore 
• Childcare Services
• Equity & Inclusion Office 
• Food Services 
• Office of the Ombudsperson for Students
• Safewalk 
• Alma Matter Society (AMS) 
• UBC Library 
• UBC Information Technology

To learn more, talk to your ESP, or visit UBC School of Nursing Student Support Office.