Classification of Student
Regular
A student enrolled for studies leading to a degree or a diploma whether on a full-time or part-time basis.
Qualifying
A student enrolled in make-up studies in preparation for registration as a regular student in a graduate or professional program. Qualifying status is granted only to those students who are recommended for such status by the Departments concerned and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Unclassified
A student enrolled for studies not intended to lead to a particular degree or diploma. Unclassified students should normally have a recognized degree. Students without a degree who are eligible for admission to the university may be admitted as unclassified students (a) to allow them to take a limited number of courses in a specific area to upgrade or achieve a qualification, or (b) when they are not admissible to or do not wish to enter a specific program. Students in category (b) other than those aged 65 years or over may take no more than 12 credits per academic year and no more than 18 credits in total while registered as unclassified. Admission as an unclassified student does not guarantee that a student will be able to register for any course offered. Unclassified students may only register in a course with the permission of the faculty giving the course. Admission as an unclassified student does not imply future admission as a regular student. Unclassified students will not receive transfer credit since they are not in a program to which credit can be transferred. Unclassified credits will not be transferred to graduate programs. Students with a failed year in a faculty will not be admitted as unclassified until they have discontinued their studies for at least one year. After a second failed year admission as unclassified will be subject to the approval to the Senate Admissions Committee.
Visitor
A student enrolled in studies for transfer to a degree program at another recognized university. Student must be in good standing at the home university and must submit official transcripts and a Letter of Permission with their application. Course registrations will be made on a space-available basis only. A Letter of Permission is valid for one session only. A Letter of Permission must be submitted for any subsequent sessions in which a student wishes to register for courses.
Exchange
A visiting student studying at the University of British Columbia under a Senate approved student exchange program and enrolled in studies for transfer to a degree program at another university.
Concurrent Studies
A student who is enrolled in Grade 11 or 12 in a BC secondary school and who has been admitted to the university to pursue concurrent studies.
Resident
A dental resident, medical resident or intern or pharmacy resident registered in a postgraduate training program in the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Auditor
A student registered in a credit course where participation is limited to that deemed appropriate by the instructor but who, in general is expected to maintain the same schedule of readings as regular students although not expected to write examinations. An auditor may not transfer to the category of regular student during the term nor may a regular student transfer to the category of auditor except upon the recommendation of the dean of the faculty concerned. Application for admission as an auditor must parallel the procedures for the application of regular students. The application for admission must be accompanied by a written explanation of the reason that status as an auditor is sought. When an applicant has met the formal requirements for admission to the university or to the course involved, a full statement of previous relevant activities must be submitted with the application in order that consideration can be given for special admission in the category "mature." Once formal application has been made the decision on acceptance or otherwise will be made by the dean of the faculty concerned or the dean's delegate. The fees for auditors will be the same as those for regular undergraduate students. There will be a statement of "audit" on the permanent academic record for any course taken by a student as an auditor. Students taking a combination of credit and audit courses will be subject to restrictions on maximum work load imposed by the faculties as interpreted by faculty advisers.
Preparatory
A student who is in a program of non-credit, non-degree studies intended to help prepare him or her for admission to an undergraduate degree program.
Senior Citizen
A BC resident who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 65 years or over will normally be admitted as an Unclassified student. Tuition fees are not charged.
Mature Applicant
An applicant classified as "mature" is one who is a resident of BC whose formal education has been interrupted and who does not meet the normal requirements for admission but has pursued interests and activities that have contributed to an intellectual maturity that would permit acceptance to the University. The University reserves the right to determine whether or not an applicant can be classified as mature; the determination will not be made on the sole criterion of chronological age. An applicant who applies for admission as a mature applicant and is not granted admission in this category will be advised of an alternate route of study, usually at a college, in order to prepare for future admission as a regular student. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. Application must be made to the UBC Registrar's Office, giving the applicant's school and employment background. It may be necessary for the applicant to be interviewed by the dean of the faculty concerned. A mature student is permitted to undertake degree or diploma studies on the same basis as a fully-matriculated student.