Library Access for Students

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

• You must be a currently registered student with Enrollment Services in order to borrow library material and access library services.
• Your CWL (Campus Wide Login) will provide access to UBC library eResources.
• Your UBCcard (physical or digital version) is your library card.
• Apply for your UBCcard through the UBC Carding Office.

UBC Okanagan Students

• Apply to UBC Okanagan Student and Information Services for your UBCcard.

Distance Education Students

• Distance Education Students are eligible to register for Distance Learning Library Services after obtaining a UBCcard.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Students must apply for a new UBCcard if their registration status changes (e.g., Undergraduate to Graduate) to receive the new borrowing privileges.
• UBC students are eligible for Reciprocal Borrowing privileges at other universities through reciprocal borrowing arrangements.
• Students who have forgotten their UBCcard can access their digital version through the UBC Carding Office or apply for a temporary library card at any UBC library branch.