Welcome to Academic Advising &
Career Development in Residence!
Our campus partners from Academic and Career Development will be coming to residence weekly to provide direct access to Academic & Career Advising and a workshop series aimed at helping your Develop Your Career Journey, all without having to leave the residence community.
Academic and Career Advisor – Sam Larsen
“I’ve been with UBC since 2012 – first as an undergraduate student in Vancouver studying International Relations and African Studies and then transitioning to working on the Okanagan campus in 2016 with Student Housing while completing a Masters of Education. As an Academic & Career Advisor, I get to put my passion for student experience to work! I am grateful that my work allows me to support student goals and help navigate the many pathways of university. I love our campus community and would be excited to meet with you to take on the hurdles of degree planning, utilizing academic and career resources, as well as accessing the many services on our campus so that you can make the most of your time with us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and come by to see me in Nechako – I can’t wait to meet you!”
How I can help you
Each week I will be in Nechako 251, ready to help you! You can drop by to talk to me about:
- Discussing and explaining academic requirements for university programs and course planning
- Interpreting academic policies and procedures
- Exploring program options and developing a personal program plan
- Providing referrals to appropriate departments and services, as needed
- Checking graduation requirements
- Supporting academic and career goal setting
Drop-in Academic & Career Advising Schedule
Nechako 251 (across from the Student Housing Front Desk)
| Day | Hours | Service Description |
| Wednesdays starting Sept. 3 | 1 pm – 6:30 pm | Drop-In Advising
Stop by to talk to Sam about your academic plan, your questions about navigating your degree and academic policies as well as learn about valuable campus resources. |