Faculty of Art
Prospective Arts Students
If you are a prospective Arts student visit the UBC Undergraduate Programs and Admissions website.
Current Arts Students
If you are a current Arts student, prior to speaking with an advisor, we recommend you:
- Attend an Advising workshop.
- Review your Degree Navigator report.
- Contact your Enrolment Services Advisor (ESA) if you have questions about transcripts, student loans and financial support.
- Look through the UBC Academic Calendar and search this UBC Arts website.
Common Help Topics
Medical and Emotional Difficulties | Course Planning | Degree Requirements | Course Registration and Blocks | Getting into Full Courses | Declaring a Major | Transfer Credits | Degree Navigator Reports
Online Advising Forms
Change Year Standing | Credit Limit Increase | Add or Drop Specializations | Graduation Check
Drop-in Advising Hours
- 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday
Join the Virtual Line:
Rather than standing in line, join the queue from your phone or at the kiosk at the Arts Advising entrance. Text “UBC” to 604-229-4098 and follow the prompts. An approximate wait time will be given.
The virtual line opens 15 min before drop-in hours and closes when the day’s appointment capacity is reached.
Contact Us
Our front counter and phone staff can answer many of your general questions.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Location: Buchanan D111, 1866 Main Mall
Phone: 604.822.4028 | Fax: 604.822.4923
Email: Please include your student number in your email. Responses may take several days during peak periods.
- Domestic Students – arts.advisor@ubc.ca
- International Students – arts.international@ubc.ca
- Aboriginal Students – arts.aboriginal@ubc.ca
Facebook: Arts Peer Advisors monitor our Facebook page Monday to Friday to answer your advising-related questions. Please do not post personal information.
Advising Workshops & Events
View a list of workshops in January.
Department & Program Advising Contacts
All Arts students have access to Arts Academic Advising. In addition:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students have access to specialization-specific department advisors. Check your department or program website for contact details.
- Bachelor of International Economics (BIE), Bachelor of Media Studies (BMS), Bachelor of Music (BMus), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students have access to degree program advisors.