Frequently Asked Questions for Current Students

You can purchase your textbooks at the UBC Bookstore at 6200 University Blvd.

If you want to try to sell your textbooks you can check the UBC Bookstore or try to sell them privately.

Check the Student Services Office located in the lobby.

There are many cafeterias, coffee shops and restaurants on campus. Learn more at https://food.ubc.ca/feedme/.

If you bring your lunch to ELI, you can eat in empty classrooms or at the tables in the hallway. There is a student kitchen with a fridge and a microwave and microwaves are also available in the hallway.

Visit the UBC Parking website to find parking locations and prices.

There are bike racks all around the UBC campus. Please remember to lock your bike securely, wear a helmet, and use lights.

Please check the Translink website. If you will be using public transportation regularly, please purchase a Translink Compass Card.

To open an account, you will need to bring your passport, a second piece of identification and a document showing your Canadian address (e.g., Homestay confirmation letter).

If you decide to continue your studies at ELI, please speak with one of our representatives at the Student Services Office located in the lobby. Our registration deadline is two weeks before the program start date. A $100 late fee applies after the deadline. If you are already registered for the next session but have an outstanding tuition balance, you must complete your payment one month before the program begins.

If your program has a textbook, you will receive instructions on how to purchase your electronic textbook.

Your courses are on Canvas, the platform used for all UBC courses.

You should email the registration office at eli.registration@ubc.ca. They will help you register and pay your fees.

Yes! Please contact us at eli.registration@ubc.ca for details.