Category: General

Dear DAP Students, 

We hope you are off to a good start this term! This message includes information about your midterm schedule, academic concession policy, and academic integrity during exams. All exams follow UBC policies and regulations—make sure you are prepared and understand your responsibilities before you write your exam.        

• When are my midterms?     
• What should I do if I am unable to write my midterm?    
• What do I need to know about Academic Integrity?    
• Are there other recommendations I should follow?    
• Where can I find mental health and wellness supports?    

When are my midterms?     
Review your course outlines for midterm times and locations. If you are unclear about the exam arrangements for your course, contact your instructor as soon as possible.     
 
What should I do if I am unable to write my midterm?     
If you are unable to write an exam due to circumstances that are included in the UBC Academic Concession policy, you may be eligible to submit a petition for an academic concession.       

1. Consult your course syllabus for any instructions provided by your instructor.  
2. Review information on submitting a petition for an academic concession at https://blogs.ubc.ca/myubcdap/success/responsibilities/#section-1. 
3. Submit your petition to OSAS by filling out the form on https://professional.sauder.ubc.ca/dap/students/academic-concession.cfm . You are expected to submit your petition as soon as possible and within 48 hours of the missed midterm.    

What do I need to know about academic integrity?     
All DAP exams start with an Integrity Pledge. Academic integrity will be enforced in all exams. By writing a UBC exam, you agree to adhere to the University’s standards for academic honesty. It is your responsibility to review and abide by the rules described in the following sources:       

• The Student Declaration  
• The Academic Honesty and Standards  
• The Student Conduct During Examinations  
• And any special rules for conduct as set out by the examiner     

Suspected instances of academic misconduct will be thoroughly investigated and are subject to disciplinary measures. More information about the academic integrity practices, procedures, and resources to support students at UBC Sauder can be found in the Student Academic Integrity Handbook.       
    
Are there other recommendations I should follow?      

• Get to your midterm exam early!    
• Bring your digital or physical UBC card to your midterm.    
• Double-check the course syllabus or ask your instructor what items are allowed in the midterm.     
• If you are writing exams on Canvas, do the Online Exam Tech Check (https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/RK33KJ).    
• Read all instructions and questions carefully.     
• Keep track of the time and don’t forget to submit the exam when finished.     
• If you sit your exam, you are no longer eligible to defer it or to submit a petition for academic concession for it. You will not be given another opportunity to increase your mark. Review the academic concession policy for details.    

Where can I find mental health and wellness supports?     
In addition to studying, maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing is essential to achieving success. We encourage you to take advantage of the many resources available at students.ubc.ca/health.  
      
Questions?     
If you have any questions, OSAS is here to help! Please visit Program Advising – myUBCDAP for more information on how to connect. For more in-depth planning, we encourage you to book an online appointment (virtual and in-person appointments are available). 
 
Good luck on your midterms!    

Office of Student Academic Services   
UBC Sauder School of Business        
University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory        
165-2053 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | Canada V6T 1Z2 | phone 604.822.8333         
askdap@sauder.ubc.ca| myubcdap.sauder.ubc.ca  
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Hi everyone,

The UBC Sauder EDI Committee would like to hear from you about your experiences and suggestions related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at UBC Sauder.

We invite all current BCom students to take part in our anonymous and confidential survey, which should take no more than 10-15 minutes of your time. Upon completion, you’ll be given the option to enter a lottery to win one of four $100 gift cards from UBC Bookstore or Browns Socialhouse.

Don’t miss out—To be eligible for the draw, you must submit your survey responses by February 15,  2026.

Complete the EDI survey here

If you have any questions about completing the survey you may email Kate White, Senior Associate Dean, Strategy and Responsible Business, at UBC Sauder School of Business at: katherine.white@sauder.ubc.ca

UBC Sauder School of Business 
University of British Columbia

Dear DAP Students, 

This is a reminder that Friday, January 16, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) is the last day to add Term 2 courses or drop Term 2 courses without a W standing (and receive a full refund of your fees paid). 

You can withdraw from Term 2 courses with a W standing from January 17 to March 6, 2026. A withdrawal notation will appear on your transcript. Tuition refunds depend on the withdrawal date – full details on withdrawal and partial refund deadlines can be found here: Registering for Courses – myUBCDAP.  To make changes to your Winter Term 2 schedule, please login to the myUBCDAP dashboard and click on the Registration tab (myUBCDAP Login). 

Please note that UBC student fees follow a different refund and re-assessment schedule – for full details, please see Refunds and Opting Out of Student Fees | UBC Academic Calendar.   

Please also be reminded that Term 2 final exams will be held from April 14-25, 2026. Do not make travel arrangements until your final exam dates have been confirmed. Travel arrangements are NOT a legitimate reason to be excused from a final exam; petitions for academic concession based on this reason will be denied. 

For any questions, contact the DAP team at askdap@sauder.ubc.ca. 

Office of Student Academic Services 
UBC Sauder School of Business       

 University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory       
165-2053 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | Canada V6T 1Z2 | phone 604.822.8333        
askdap@sauder.ubc.ca| http://myubcdap.sauder.ubc.ca
@UBCSauderSchool | facebook.com/SauderSchooll