Tue 03

French 101 Part 2 (Beginner)

June 9 @ 3:00 pm - August 11 @ 4:30 pm PDT

Tue 03

French 111 Class (Intermediate)

June 9 @ 4:30 pm - August 11 @ 6:00 pm PDT

Tue 03

GSS Flow Yoga

June 15 @ 5:00 pm - August 17 @ 6:00 pm PDT

Tue 03

GSS Bootcamp

June 16 @ 5:00 pm - August 18 @ 6:00 pm PDT

Tue 03

GSS Latin Funk

June 17 @ 5:00 pm - August 19 @ 6:00 pm PDT

Tue 03

GSS Softball League 2021

July 21 @ 5:00 pm - August 25 @ 9:00 pm PDT

Thu 12

GSS Orientation: Rainbow Speed Friending Social

September 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Sep 15

GSS Orientation 2021: Virtual Trivia Night

September 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Sep 23

GSS Orientation: DIY Tie-Dye Night

September 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Join @ubcgss @KoernersPub Happy Hour 🍻on Aug 12! Come for a drink & leave with new friendships! $5 online, $8 at the door. Info & tickets: gss.ubc.ca/event/koerners-happy-hour-210812/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

At the last @ubcgss Council meeting, we received an introduction to decolonization & indigenization in higher education, discussed recommendations on addressing issues with the mandates of the Services & Elections Committees, & more! Read meeting summary: gss.ubc.ca/gss-council-summary-july-2021/ ... See MoreSee Less

GSS Council Summary – July 2021

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Welcome to the summary of GSS Council on July 15, 2021. Congratulations to our new Councillors: Bukola Mary Ibitoye (Nursing), and Davi Monticelli (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences) and new Affiliated Organizations: Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Student Society, Biomedical Engineering Gradua...

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Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Meet Tayo Olarewaju, @ubcgss FEOO for 2021-2022. He was appointed to the position last year, and he is excited to continue serving fellow grad students for another year. Please join us in congratulating Tayo on his re-appointment!@UBCGradSchool ... See MoreSee Less

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Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Ever wondered how @ubcgss has been serving grad students like you? For highlights of our advocacy work, check out our GSS Annual Review 2019-2020: ow.ly/vGMN50FwWyT @UBC @AMS_UBC ... See MoreSee Less

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Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Hey, Grad Students! This is your last chance to register your team for @ubcgss x @ubcrec Summer Softball League! ⚾ All team members must be registered by July 14, 11:59PM! See you on the field!Info & register: gss.ubc.ca/event/softball-league-2021/ ... See MoreSee Less

GSS Softball League 2021

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The annual GSS Softball League is back - Dig out your gloves and form a team with fellow graduate students now!

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Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Final 3 days to register for @ubcgss x @ubcrec Summer Softball League! ⚾Come out to play, enjoy summer fun 🌞and make new friends with other graduate students. Team registration closes: July 14, 11:59PM! Info & register: gss.ubc.ca/event/softball-league-2021/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrate the summer with...

GSS Koerner's Happy Hour

Have a drink, eat some appys and make new friends!

August 12, 2021 @ 3-5pm

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GSS Financial & Executive Oversight Re-Appointment

Tayo Olarewaju

Get to Know Tayo!

Meet Tayo

How the GSS has served you?

GSS Annual Review 2019-2020

Check out highlights from GSS' important advocacy work

Read Annual Review

GSS VP University & Academic Affairs Appointment

Yundi Wang

The Heart of Grad Life

Since 1960

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Return to Campus 2021

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we are committed to keeping UBC graduate students informed. Learn about arriving at Canada, UBC's response, safety protocols, and more.

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The Graduate Student Society of UBC Vancouver

The GSS (Graduate Student Society) is run by and for the 10,000 graduate students at UBC Vancouver. We promote, and protect our members academic, social and cultural interests. Thea Koerner House, the home of the Society, has been the center of graduate student life on campus since it was opened in 1962.

The Grad Student Voice

We represent the 10,000 grad students at UBC, bringing key issues to the university and to government to improve the grad student experience.

Providing Grad Services

Whether you're looking for academic, personal, or career support during your degree, we help ensure you get the most out of your time at UBC.

Connecting Grads

Building community is key. We offer a host of events, classes, and other opportunities year-round to connect with grad students across campus.

Who We Are

We are your Graduate Student Society - run by graduate students, for graduate students.

Our executive team of 5 graduate students, together with the GSS council, committees, and GSS staff, lead the society to provide support, resources, political advocacy and social events to connect grad students across campus with each other, the university, and with government.

Graduate Students

GSS Councillors

Student Executives

Grad Student Services

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Peer Support
Need help navigating during your degree? Get career, personal, financial, and academic support from grad student peer support specialists.

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Venue & Room Bookings
Looking to book a room for an event, workshop, or meeting? Check out our variety of rooms available for booking.

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Health & Dental Plan
We’ve got you covered. The AMS/GSS plan ensures you can get the care you need, when you need.

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Student Assistance Funds
In need of extra financial assistance? See our Student Assistance Funds to see if you’re eligible to have additional support for healthcare or unforeseen expenses.

Strategic Initiatives

01. Academics

We strive to better represent graduate students’ academic needs and improve their opportunities across campus. Our initiative to use data-driven strategies allows us to create relevant, targeted changes and initiatives that match the current priorities of our grad community.

02. Community

We are committed to strengthening graduate students’ wellbeing through increased education and access to mental health resources, ensuring continued health coverage with the GSS/AMS Health & Dental Plan, and promoting safe and supportive work environments for all.

03. Our Society

We work to best serve our grad student community by optimizing how we run as an organization. Our focus on ensuring our society runs smoothly and efficiently has included implementing more comprehensive training, standardization, and archiving of the Society's documents and content.

Celebrate the summer with...

GSS Koerner's Happy Hour

Have a drink, eat some appys and make new friends!

GSS Financial & Executive Oversight Re-Appointment

Tayo Olarewaju

Get to Know Tayo!

How the GSS has served you?

GSS Annual Review 2019-2020

Check out highlights from GSS' important advocacy work

GSS VP University & Academic Affairs Appointment

Yundi Wang

The Heart of Grad Life

Since 1960

Return to Campus 2021

The Graduate Student Society of UBC Vancouver

The Grad Student Voice

Providing Grad Services

Connecting Grads

Who We Are

Grad Student Services

Strategic Initiatives

01.

Academics

02.

Community

03.

Our Society

Events

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