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Before you begin your first term at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚVancouver, prepare for your classes and the university learning experience by taking part in Academic Essentials. These free online courses will help you develop the skills ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô need to succeed at UBC, and give you a solid academic foundation to build on in September, all at your own pace.

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úoffers four courses as part of the program. You can choose to enrol in University Learning in the Age of AI, Reading and Writing at University, Readiness for University Mathematics, Live Well to Learn Well, or all four.

These online courses are not for credit (meaning they will not count towards your degree nor affect your GPA) and are offered free of cost. Each course is self-directed and will give you access to extensive online material and learning resources. You can learn at your own pace, and will have opportunities to directly engage with course facilitators, who are all current 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úundergraduate students.

µþ³Ü¾±±ô»åÌýa strong foundation for navigating generative AI before you begin your studies at UBC. As you prepare for the transition to university—with more independent learning, complex assignments, and higher expectations—²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô explore how AI tools fit into this environment. ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô learn how AI systems work, where they can fall short, and the ethical and environmental considerations behind their use. The course emphasizes understanding how learning works and using AI in ways that support—rather than hinder—yourÌý±ô±ð²¹°ù²Ô¾±²Ô²µ.Ìý

Develop new strategies for active listening and critical reading in your 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úclasses. Over six modules, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô learn vital skills including how to use the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úlibrary system and understand academic articles, develop your own writing voice, and discover what kinds of research ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô do in your first year. ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô interact with and get feedback from your course facilitators, and take part in discussion boards as well as short writing exercises.

Brush up on your math skills and develop the habits ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô need to be successful in your math classes at UBC. ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô learn how to prioritize why something works over just learning procedures, how to approach new problems, and when and how to ask for help. The course includes opportunities to self-assess the prerequisite skills and concepts needed for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úcalculus classes, and to practice fundamentals like algebra, functions, graphs, and geometry, which are useful for students in all disciplines.

Learn about the resources and strategies available to help you build a sense of community at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úand find out how to access academic and wellness on campus. ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô get tips on how to successfully transition from high school to university, and develop a personalized action plan to excel in your years of study at UBC.