Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver

Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver 🎓 Grad Student Group Advocating for 10,000 Grad Minds and Futures 🚀 Join our Journey! ✨ Communication between departments and administration at UBC.

The Graduate Student Society - UBC Vancouver (GSS) is the independent voice of graduate students at the Point Grey campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC). We serve fellow graduate students on multiple levels:

*Advocates for and protects the interests of graduate students at UBC;

*Supports graduate students in their studies or facing academic problems;

* Organises social, sport, and

recreational events;

* Publishes The Graduate Magazine monthly and the annual Graduate Student Handbook.

* Operates the Thea Koerner House Graduate Student Centre, including Koerner’s Pub, Thea’s Lounge, and more. The GSS Advocates on such issues as:

Timely payment of research stipends, teaching assistant stipends, and major scholarships. Improved relations between supervisors and students.

Discounted baseball tickets alert ⚾ Join your fellow grad students in watching the Vancouver Canadians play the AquaSox ...
05/25/2026

Discounted baseball tickets alert ⚾ Join your fellow grad students in watching the Vancouver Canadians play the AquaSox on June 11. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or just looking for a fun social outing, this is a great chance to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and connect with fellow students.

Claim yours before tickets sell out: https://www.showpass.com/gss-x-baseball-vancouver-canadians-vs-aquasox/

It’s a magical time on campus! Did you graduate this week? Or are you graduating next week?Send us your photos ✨ We’d lo...
05/22/2026

It’s a magical time on campus! Did you graduate this week? Or are you graduating next week?

Send us your photos ✨ We’d love to feature your celebrations 😊😊

Congrats to all featured in this carousel!
Photos courtesy Lavanya Verma (MA Asian Studies), Anna Bakhchedjian (MEd Adult Learning and Global Change) and Mahder Teffera (representing the GSS with her fellow execs)

05/21/2026

Meet Mahder Teffera, your new VP Students ✨

Looking to stay active this summer? Join our fitness classes.The GSS is partnering with UBC Recreation to once again off...
05/20/2026

Looking to stay active this summer? Join our fitness classes.

The GSS is partnering with UBC Recreation to once again offer a 6-week summer fitness program designed to support the health and wellbeing of graduate students. Registration includes all 6 classes in each program for one price!

Yoga: https://shorturl.at/aT3rr
Spin: https://shorturl.at/WP8Xq
Pilates: https://shorturl.at/tuPxN

🌳Take a break from campus and reconnect with nature at our upcoming walk through Pacific Spirit Regional Park. A relaxin...
05/15/2026

🌳Take a break from campus and reconnect with nature at our upcoming walk through Pacific Spirit Regional Park. A relaxing afternoon of fresh air, forest trails, and community connection is calling! Bring your friends, or make new ones along the way ☺️

The walk will follow a looping route through the Salish, Admiralty, West Canyon, and Spanish Trails.

Register: https://ow.ly/HGPu50Z0mUF

🎁 Design. Win. Show off your talent!We are looking for a one-of-a-kind swag design to feature on official GSS merch acro...
05/11/2026

🎁 Design. Win. Show off your talent!
We are looking for a one-of-a-kind swag design to feature on official GSS merch across campus! Think you have what it takes? Submit original your entry now (no AI; no copyrighted material).

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 1st Place — $100 CAD gift card + your design featured on GSS swag
⭐ People’s Choice — $50 CAD gift card
🎁 Runners-up — Exclusive GSS swag bundle

Details and submissions: gss.ubc.ca/gss-swag-design-contest-2026

☀️Join us for a relaxed evening of games, snacks, laughter, and good company at our upcoming Games Night! Whether you’re...
05/10/2026

☀️Join us for a relaxed evening of games, snacks, laughter, and good company at our upcoming Games Night! Whether you’re sticking around campus for the summer, looking to meet new people, or just in need of a little break and some light-hearted fun, come unwind with fellow grad students in a casual, low-pressure setting 🎲✨

RSVP link in bio

This year’s GSS Gala was an evening wrapped in florals, magic, and unforgettable moments 🌿✨For more photos see link in b...
05/01/2026

This year’s GSS Gala was an evening wrapped in florals, magic, and unforgettable moments 🌿✨
For more photos see link in bio!

The always popular heavily discounted $5 Vancouver Metropolitan Opera tickets are back! This time the concert is right o...
04/30/2026

The always popular heavily discounted $5 Vancouver Metropolitan Opera tickets are back! This time the concert is right on campus at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Claim a ticket for yourself + 1 friend before they sell out.

Use code VMOFINA10

Link: https://ow.ly/I9gP50YSj9a

Join us every Thursday at Thunderbird Stadium from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM, starting May 21 through August 6. It’s a great wa...
04/29/2026

Join us every Thursday at Thunderbird Stadium from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM, starting May 21 through August 6. It’s a great way to stay active, meet fellow grad students, and enjoy some friendly competition. Register your team by May 8

Registration: https://ow.ly/eOzN50YRlxz

Address

#225 – 6371 Crescent Rd
Vancouver, BC
V6T1Z2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16048223203

Website

http://gss.ubc.ca/

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