Residential members are selected by the Membership Committee on the basis of academic record; international knowledge, experience and/or background; a demonstrated record of community leadership and volunteer activities; and potential for contributing to and benefiting from College life. The academic life of the College is central to its mandate. Junior Fellows must have a keen intellectual curiosity which extends beyond their own academic discipline in order to fully enjoy and benefit from active participation in the College’s wide-ranging academic activities. Please note that Membership Term Eligibility restrictions apply to residential membership at the College, please review for more information.
St. John’s College offers a limited number of places for long term faculty stays (up to one year), both for new and existing UBC faculty members as well as visiting faculty from other institutions. Faculty members wishing to reside at the College should bring international experience and/or perspective, and must be committed to being involved with Junior Fellows (graduate students) and active in the College community.
We offer priority review of applicants holding major scholarships (e.g. UGF, NSERC, SSHRC). Please attach documentation of your award to your application.
St. John’s College manages the College membership, including admissions, while UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services manages residential contracts. Successful applicants will be offered a Residence Contract that will outline the terms governing living in residence at the College.
2012/13 Residence Contract
2011/12 Residence Contract
To apply you will need to complete the application form below and provide:
1.) an application form (filled out online or download application form)
2.) 2 letters of reference directly from referee or your department of study: one from an academic source, and one letter from a person withwhom you have worked in an international and/or community setting (other than a family member) (Notes for Referees)
3.) Current curriculum vitae – may be attached as PDF file in the online application
4.) Offficial copy of transcripts sent directly to us from the institution (applies to graduate students only)
5.) Statement of interest (maxium of 500 words) indicating why you wish to be a member of St. John’s College and your international experience – may be attached as PDF in the online application form.
Your application will not be sent to the Membership Committee for review until all of the above has been received.
For further information, please contact:
Membership Assistant
St. John’s College UBC
2111 Lower Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
P. 604.822-8790 F. 604.822.8885
sjc.membership@ubc.ca
This application can be downloaded in PDF format:
Download application form for graduate students.
Download application form for Visiting Scholars and Post Doctorate Fellows.
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