Advising

Make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path with the help of Asian Studies Advising and Arts Academic Advising.

Asian Studies Advising

Change to Drop-in Advising This Week

Please note that drop-in for Wed, Nov 12 2025 will be moved to Thurs, Nov 13 2025 from 10am to 12pm, online-only.
Asian Studies Undergraduate Advisor
asia.undergrad@ubc.ca
604-822-5068
Asian Centre, Room 607

IMPORTANT: When sending an email, please make sure to include your student number in the subject line

Drop-in Advising

Drop-in Advising is offered simultaneously in-person (room 607 of the Asian Centre) and online (via Zoom) at the following times:

  • Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm
  • Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm
Online Drop-in Advising Zoom Information

Online Drop-in Zoom link:
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/5263036619?pwd=MjFzU1BqWjZvUUFpTWlKM3R1RWU1QT09

Meeting ID: 526 303 6619
Passcode: 930643

Advising Appointments

Advising Appointments can be scheduled in-person (room 607 of the Asian Centre) or online (via Zoom).

Major/Minor/Honours Planning Worksheets

We have created degree planning worksheets to better help you visualize and understand the degree requirements for Asian Studies honours, majors, and minor programs.

As the APR (Academic Progress Report) on Workday may still have inconsistencies from time to time, we hope the worksheets serve as a resource for planning your Asian Studies specialization.

 

Language Placement

Placement in Language Courses
Some of the Asian language courses require students to fill out an online placement questionnaire to determine their appropriate course level.

Registration

Department Waitlists
Any course that is full will be blocked and have an open waitlist. Students should sign up for the waitlist section of the course if it is full.
Research Courses
All Asian Studies Majors/Honours students are required to take a maximum of 3 credits of ASIA Research courses in the second term of their 3rd year or later.

Get in touch

For all other inquiries, please submit your questions and contact us through our form.

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Arts Academic Advising

Contact Arts Academic Advising for questions related to adding a major or minor, BA degree requirements, academic performance, graduation, and more.

Arts Academic Advising can help you make informed and thoughtful decisions about your academic path throughout your degree program.

Not a UBC student

Non-degree students
For individuals wishing to take UBC credit-based courses without pursuing a UBC degree, contact Enrolment Services at 604 822 9836 or non.degree@ubc.ca.
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