The University will be closed for Winter Break from December 25 to January 6. Classes for most programs will start on January 6. Keep an eye out for information from your specific program.
24/7 crisis support
If you have immediate safety concerns for yourself or others, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department.
If you need assistance over the break, these services are available 24/7:
- Here2Talk Call, chat online, or use the mobile app to get free, immediate, 24/7 mental health counselling, available in various languages for post-secondary students in British Columbia. UBC students can reach out as often as needed, anytime, from anywhere in the world. In North America: Toll-free 1-877-857-3397 or outside North America: Call +1-604-642-5212. International calling charges may apply.
- BC Crisis Line (1-800-784-2433)
- VictimLinkBC (1-800-563-0808)
- Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (Toll-free: 1-877-392-7583 or 604-255-6344)
- UBC Campus Security (604-822-2222)
Health and wellbeing resources
Browse resources on sleep, nutrition, managing stress, substance use, and more to support your well-being.
Holiday hours for Student Services
Academic Advising
Please check the individual Faculty Advising office websites for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Athletics and Recreation
Please check UBC Recreation's holiday hours webpage for adjusted hours for sports facilities.
Black Student Space
Reduced hours: Wed, Dec 11 to Tue, Dec 17 from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Closed: Wed, Dec 18 to Mon, Jan 6
Reopens: Tue, Jan 7 at 10:00 am
Centre for Accessibility (main office)
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
UBC Accessibility Shuttle
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Fri, Jan 3
Reopens: Mon, Jan 6
Centre for Community Engaged Learning
Reduced hours: Remotely available Mon, Dec 23, and Tue, Dec 24 until 2:00 pm (office will not be accessible both these days).
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
Centre for Student Development and Leadership
Closed: Tue, Dec 24 at 12:00 pm to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
UBC Career Centre
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
Check CareersOnline for career opportunities.
Collegia
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 10 to Fri, Dec 13 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
šxʷta:təχʷəm will close at 4:30 pm on Fri, Dec 13
Closed: Mon, Dec 9 and Mon, Dec 16 to Fri, Jan 3
Reopens: Mon, Jan 6
Counselling Services
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 24—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Tue, Dec 24 at 2:00 pm to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2—call at 8:00 am or visit in person at 8:30 am
Enrolment Services Advising Centre
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
Food Services
Please check food.ubc.ca for current hours for UBC Food Services locations.
Go Global
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 24—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2
International Student Advising
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 24—Zoom services from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and in-person services from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Closed: Tue, Dec 24 at 12:00 pm to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2 at 9:30 am
For urgent concerns, call Campus Security at 604 822 2222.
Libraries
Please check hours.library.ubc.ca for reduced hours and holiday closures.
Nurse on Campus
Closed: Fri, Dec 6 to Fri, Jan 10
Reopens: Mon, Jan 13
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Reduced hours: Mon, Dec 23 to Tue, Dec 24—remote only
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2 at 8:30 am
Koerner Pavilion Student Health Service clinic
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 24—closing at 2:00 pm
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2 at 9:00 am
If you need health support during this time, find available options.
Orchard Commons Student Health Service clinic
Reduced hours: Tue, Dec 24—closing at 2:00pm
Closed: Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1
Reopens: Thu, Jan 2 at 9:00 am
Student Recovery Community
Reduced hours: Check the Student Recovery Community Instagram for the most up-to-date schedule
Closed: Mon, Dec 23 to Fri, Jan 3
Reopens: Mon, Jan 6
Wellness Centre
Closed: Mon, Dec 23 to Fri, Jan 3
Reopens: Mon, Jan 6
Wellness Centre Sexual Health Shop
Closed: Mon, Dec 23 to Fri, Jan 3
Reopens: Mon, Jan 6
