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University of British Columbia Okanagan

Academic Support

Balancing Academics and Athletics

As a UBCO Heat student athlete, you have time commitments both inside the classroom as well with your respected sport, which makes managing your time key to your success. At UBC Okanagan there are many supports and resources in place to enhance your experience as a student-athlete.  

Student Learning Hub

The Student Learning Hub can provide support to students from all disciplines/year levels and students can access a range of supports from peers and professionals that include tutoring in math, sciences, languages, and writing, as well as help with study skills and learning strategies. Below are some helpful links to the supports available to you as a student-athlete:

Academic Advising

At UBC Okanagan, student-athletes have access to the Student-Athlete Success and Compliance Advisor, Derek Como, that can assist students during the admission process through to their course planning from year-to-year. Students can reach Derek by email at derek.como@ubc.ca or by phone at (250) 807-9828.