Program Planning Considerations

UBC DAP is offered in a flexible format, allowing students to choose their own courses and set their own schedules to best fit their personal circumstances. The information below is not intended to be a comprehensive resource, but highlights a few key items for international students to consider as you plan your time in the program.

Please note:

As an international student, immigration related polices will play an important role in guiding your program journey.

Enrolment Definitions for Immigration Purposes

Make sure to review UBC’s enrolment definitions for immigration purposes, as your enrolment status each term may have implications on your immigration status and your eligibility to work on and off campus, as well as post-graduation.

Course Format Selection – PGWP eligibility

While the DAP program courses are offered in both an online and in-person format, students must ensure that LESS THAN 50% of the DAP program is completed online to remain eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This change reflects the updated policy and is crucial for students planning to work in the country after completing their studies.

Please be aware of this requirement when planning your course schedule to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for a work permit.

Program Completion Letters

Following your final term of studies, you may request a program completion letter from our office by email, after the last grade required for program completion is posted. In general, final grades are expected to be posted by instructors within 7 business days of the final exam and 5 business days for final exams that occur within the last 2 days of the final exam period.

To estimate the earliest date that your program completion letter will be available, please use the following formula:

Last day of final exams

OR the date of your last final exam in your final term (once this date is known)

+

5-7

business days

for grades to be posted

+

1-2

business days

for requesting the letter request form from our office and your return of the completed form

+

3

business days

for the letter to be prepared and returned to you

Please keep these timelines in mind when considering your start date for your post-program employment offers and in alignment with your study permit expiration date.