FAQs Graduate

Review the Guidelines for Independent/Directed Studies in Nursing for procedures to request a Directed Study.

Please review the information in this link: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/managing-your-program/transfer-credits  

As a student in the School of Nursing, you have access to 3 informal student learning spaces dedicated just to you!

• Nurses’ Lounge” brought to you by the GSNA & NUS (T252) – Group study / hangout, microwaves, fridge, coffee maker, TV, computer terminals with access to printers.

• Student Computer Lab (T295) – Computer Lab access for all students, used for classes, tutorials, or individual / group student work. SPSS available on 8 workstations.

• Student Conference Room (T293A) – Silent study & student meetings. Book this space.

• All spaces are available to School of Nursing Students with key card access 24/7!  You can proceed to the School of Nursing e-payment System to get your key card.

Our applications typically open in early September, and remain open until December 1st.

The Fall schedule is available in September and the Spring schedule is available in February on the Graduation at UBC website.  More personalized information will be available on the Student Service Center (SSC) nearer to the ceremony.

There are two gender-inclusive single-stall washrooms located in the UBC Hospital-Koerner Pavillion.

• First one is located on the 3rd Floor - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Room# T328
• Second one is located on the main floor near the hospital reception area Room# M104.

*More locations on campus

For more information please visit the UBC Student Services website.

The School of Nursing has it's own breastfeeding friendly space.

Koerner Pavillion-UBC Hospital (Private)
Rm T234-2211 Wesbrook Mall, V6T1Z3-Third floor, down the hall from the main office of the School of Nursing (view map)

Availability and Restrictions:
The room is available Monday-Friday,  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A change table is not available at this space. It has been installed in the nearby women’s washroom.
No key is required for this room, however an occupied sign on the door indicates that it is currently in use and unavailable.

To locate more breastfeeding friendly spaces on campus. 

There are several on-campus housing options designated specifically for graduate students.  Visit UBC Housing and Conferences for more information.

The housing application process is entirely separate from the admissions process - please do not wait until you are admitted before applying for housing.  

The information on our MHLP program is located at http://apscpp.ubc.ca/program/senior-care/ 

If you are experiencing a financial emergency, Enrolment Services Professionals can help you explore your options and manage your finances.

Should students in the School of Nursing have emergent financial needs beyond what UBC is able to provide assistance with, they should contact their program advisor for more information.

BSN Students - Elisabeth Bailey 

MSN & MPH-MSN Students - Helen Brown

MN Students - Fairleth Mccuaig 

PHD Students - Susan Dahinten 

MHLP Students - Jennifer Baumbusch