Whether you are interested in campus athletics, advocacy, volunteer opportunities, student government, academic groups or a whole range of other programs, there is probably a way for you to get involved at UBC. And if there’s not, there are all kinds of resources available to students who would like to start their own clubs or associations! Below are some of the places you might look to get involved on campus. Also be sure to have a look at the Aboriginal Academic Resources page, which lists some academic networking programs in which you might want to get involved.
Want to meet new people, develop your leadership skills or be a part of positive change at UBC?
UBC Leadership Programs
UBC Leadership Programs offer a wide range of leadership development and training for UBC’s current and aspiring student leaders
First Nations Student Association
The First Nations Student Association (FINSA) is located in the Longhouse and is one of the student organizations that works to serve the Aboriginal community at UBC.
Contact: fnhlcoor@interchange.ubc.ca
The Indigenous Research Group
The Indigenous Research Group (IRG) is comprised of students, faculty, and others whose work has an indigenous focus. The Group gets together about once a month to share work and ideas
Contact: rick.ouellet@gmail.com
AMS Clubs
There are about 300 AMS student clubs for you to choose from at UBC.
UBC REC
UBC Rec offers a huge number of activities, from exercise classes to intramural sports and instruction. Why not try something new?
Centre for Student Involvement
The Centre offers multiple ways for students to get involved in campus activities, and to organize activities of their own design.
