Facilites & Services

BANKS

Several banks offer special student accounts which reduce the service fees charged on accounts. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and the Bank of Montreal are located across the street from Regent in the University Village. Other banks have Automated Teller Machines at various locations on campus. Additional information can be obtained by contancting the International Student Services Coordinator at <international@regent-college.edu>.

BOOKSTORES

Regent College Bookstore
Regent College owns and operates a well supplied bookstore as a service to students. In addition to textbooks, the Regent Bookstore carries a full range of reference material, a broad selection of academic and non-academic titles and a full range of Regent lectures and courses in various audio formats.

UBC Bookstore
The UBC Bookstore handles a full range of university texts, trade books, general stationery, office supplies, computers, printers, software and clothing.

COMPUTER SERVICES

The Student Council has established a small computer lab with six PCs. These have Microsoft Office installed, and are connected to the Internet. Access to the computer lab is included in the cost of the Student Association fee. Printing services and additional computers are available at a local copy centre, at a price, or at some UBC computer labs. Most students find that having their own computer is essential, as all assignments have to be handed in typed. Some bring their own equipment from home (Canadian power supply is 120V but, for those coming from outside North America, it is worth noting that most computers are dual voltage), some purchase new computers in Vancouver, while others acquire second-hand computers from students leaving Regent.

INTERNET/E-MAIL AT HOME

In addition to accessing the Internet through a computer lab, students can also apply for a free dial-up account. These accounts, which are provided by UBC ITServices, provide 20 hours of free connection time per month. These accounts cannot be created until registration has been completed, and so are not available until the first week of term.

UBC ALMA MATER SOCIETY (AMS)

All Regent College students are members of the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS). This brings a number of tangible benefits, including participation in the AMS health plan, a discount long distance calling plan, UBC recreation facilities, all UBC campus libraries, employment opportunities across the campus, and subsidised accommodation at Whistler Lodge. AMS membership also gives students a recognized ID card, valid across the city, and the option of participation in a wide range of on-campus clubs.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

Overseas students may want to take advantage of the many services and programs offered by International House, a social and cultural centre whose principal function is to orient UBC international students to their new cultural and academic setting. Located on the UBC campus, International House sponsors ESL classes, orientation sessions, day trips and social activities. The House is also open to US students. A snack bar is located on the premises.

MAILBOXES, LOCKERS & TELEPHONES

Student mailboxes, lockers and public telephones are available on the lower level of the College. Internal student mail is placed in the mailboxes. Personal student mail addressed to the College is accepted at the beginning of term until students are housed permanently. A limited number of lockers are available for rent on a term basis.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Students have access to all recreational facilities, including the fitness facility located in the student recreation centre known as the UBC “Birdcoop.” In addition to free weights and state-of-the-art exercise machines, aerobic classes, training sessions, certification courses, climbing and biking activities are also available. Membership fees vary according to times and frequency of visits. In addition, gymnasiums, an aquatic centre with both indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, exercise rooms, tracks, tennis, squash and racquetball courts, curling, hockey and skating rinks are open for student use. Time is set apart in the morning, afternoon and evening for free student use in the aquatic centre. A number of the other recreational facilities, however, have user-fees.

Many students participate in intramural sports which include basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey and ultimate frisbee. Over the years, Regent teams have taken home trophies in several of these sports.

RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES

The Well Café, located in the Regent College Atrium, offers a selection of coffees, teas, baked goods and light lunches. In addition to this, numerous cafeterias, coffee shops, snack bars, fast food outlets and restaurants can be found in the University Village, located across the street from Regent, in the Student Union Building and scattered throughout the UBC campus.

STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES

While faculty members are often available for informal advising, the College recognizes that it may not be able to meet the personal counselling needs of all students all the time. For this reason, it has contracted with a select group of professional Christian counselors in the city to provide counselling services for Regent College students at subsidized rates. Details regarding this Adjunct Counselling Program are available from the Student Services Office.