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Enrolment Requirements
Please note:
You are expected to be continuously enrolled in classes during the program. Continuous enrolment is defined as:
- Enrolment in at least one class in each of the Winter Terms 1 and 2, September to December and January to April, respectively
- Enrolment in at least one class in either of the Summer Term 1 or 2, May to June and July to August, respectively
Course load (full-time/part-time definitions)
The program has been designed to allow you to complete courses on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum credit course loads to qualify as a full-time student or for student loans are noted below. All DAP courses are 3-credit courses.
| Term | Maximum credits permitted | Minimum credits required for full-time enrolment | Minimum credits required for full-time student loan eligibility |
| Winter Term 1 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Winter Term 2 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
| Summer Term 1 | 9 | 9 Can be taken all in 1 term or split between terms |
9 Must be continuous enrolment split over Term 1 & 2 |
| Summer Term 2 | 9 |
If you are an international student, 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.
Taking a break from your studies
If you are not able to maintain continuous enrolment and are in good academic standing, you are eligible to take a temporary leave from the program for up to one year. A $50 fee is required for each temporary leave request.
How to request temporary leave
- Submit a temporary leave request form.
- Upon receipt of your request, instructions will be forwarded to you outlining how to pay the $50 temporary leave fee. The request will not be processed until the fee has been received.
Temporary leave request deadlines
| Leave start date | Leave request deadline |
| 2024 Summer Session (May 2024) | July 8, 2024 |
| 2024 Winter Term 1 (September 2024) | September 16, 2024 |
| 2024 Winter Term 2 (January 2025) | January 17, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about temporary leaves
What if I’m unable to return after being on leave for 1 year?
Students who are on leave and do not register for courses upon completion of the temporary leave must apply to re-enter the Program. Readmission is not guaranteed. Students who are re-admitted will be governed by the academic regulations and program requirements in effect at the time of readmission to UBC.
As an international student am I eligible for temporary leave?
Taking a leave of absence as an International student may have implications on your study permit and ability to work. For more information, please refer to Taking time away from school for international students in UBC’s International Student Guide and consult with an International Student Advisor should you want to discuss your own personal situation.