Student Card/Library Card
Your UBC card is also your library card. Cards are issued (if you have not already received one in the mail) at the UBC Carding Office in the UBC Bookstore, 6200 University Blvd., during bookstore hours, weekdays 9:30am to 5:30pm and Sat. 11:00am to 5:00pm. You must be registered to get your library card (register in the thesis course), and need to show picture ID.
U-Pass
The U-Pass Program is designed as an integrated comprehensive transportation package that provides students with universal, accessible, and affordable access to public transit and other sustainable transportation programs. It is a mandatory program for all members of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) and costs $36.75/month. This program was initially approved via student referendum in February 2003 and re-approved in February 2005.
Keys
To obtain keys, fill out a Key Request Form (available from the Botany Office) in consultation with your supervisor. Once the official form has been signed by your supervisor, return it to the office. We will request the keys on-line. You will receive an email from the Key Desk telling you when to collect your keys. Parking and Access Control Services is located in the UBC Bookstore, 6200 Univ. Blvd. There is a $20 key deposit required and you will need to show picture ID. The deposit will be refunded when the key is returned to Parking and Access Control Services.
Mail
Student mailboxes are outside the Botany Office during the day. At night they are locked inside the photocopier room.
Paycheques
Pick up your first paycheque at the Payroll Office on the 5th floor of the TEF Building, 6190 Agronomy Road, on or after the 15th of September or January. You can arrange for direct deposit (once you have opend a Canadian account) by filling out a form at the Payroll Office. Pay dates are 15th and the end of each month. If you have any problems with your pay, please contact Rhonda Goodman in the Botany Finance Office.