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I’m getting a warning that says I’ve exceeded my credit limit!
All students are allowed to take a maximum of 32 credits a year. This is quite a heavy course load, so if you’re already at 30 credits and wishing to add another 3-credits of an elective, know that you have … Continue reading
“Primary Sections” – BIOL 140 and BIOL 200 registration
For some courses, particularly BIOL 140 and BIOL 200, students must register into a primary section, a lecture section and a tutorial/lab section, if applicable. For example, you should register into BIOL 140 sec 101 (in Term 1) or sec … Continue reading
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LPI: What is it and do I have to take it?
Similar to a challenge test, the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) assesses a student’s readiness to pursue academic work in critical reading and writing at a university level. The LPI can be used to meet the First-Year English Course Entry Requirements, … Continue reading
Credit/D/Fail – what is it and should I take them?
You may only take unrestricted elective courses for Credit/D/Fail grading – Credit/D/Fail is NOT permitted for required courses or restricted electives in LFS. Please note that Credit / D / Fail can also affect your eligibility for scholarships, awards, and/or funding, … Continue reading
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1st Year Math – which one?!
There are a lot of 1st Year Math courses at UBC and it can be confusing which one to take! The Math Department shows students which Math course they are eligible for: Differential Calculus: MATH 100, 102, 104, 180, 184, … Continue reading
IHHS courses are now SPPH – starting 2015W
Wondering where all of those IHHS (Interprofessional Health and Human Service) courses went for 2015 Winter?! The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) now offers several of the IHHS courses previously offered by the College of Health Disciplines. They … Continue reading
Problems registering for courses
Are you trying to get into a course, but not able to because you either don’t meet the prerequisites or the seats are restricted to you? If it’s an FNH, FRE, LFS, or APBI course, we can help you. Email … Continue reading
Keeping calm during registration time
To cap off our series on registration tips, our final tip for you all is to keep calm during registration time. Yes, there will be hundreds of students registering at the same time as you, so make sure you start … Continue reading
What happened to Physiology 301??
Please note that PHYL 301 has now been renamed CAPS 301. …in case you’re wondering where it is! 😉