The University of British Columbia

It's best to start with a summary. Here are the main non-optional items that you need to do something for. Details for all of these, plus other points of advice, can be found throughout this manual. 

BEFORE YOU COME TO UBC

1. Have a place to live
2. Get registered
3. Get in touch with your supervisor

ARRIVING IN CANADA

1. Get a social insurance number
2. Get a bank account

ARRIVING IN BC

1. Apply to the Medical Services Plan

ARRIVING IN VANCOUVER

1. Get a local phone number
2. Get used to public transit

ARRIVING AT UBC

1. Learn your way around
2. Get your student card and UPass
3. Get tuition paid

ARRIVING AT ECE

1. Meet your supervisor
2. Check-in at Kaiser 5500
3. Get your scholarship/RA finalized
4. Get an ECE account
5. Get access to ECE buildings
6. Get your IT account configured
7. Get subscribed to the email list
8. Get familiar with your surroundings
9. Get involved with the ECEGSA