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Change of Coverage Period (Opt-Out) for AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan Now Open – New Students Only

The Change-of-Coverage period for the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan is now open (please note only new students who were not eligible for the plan last term are eligible to opt-out now).   If you do not want to be covered by the plan and are eligible to opt-out, please ensure you follow the instructions on the plan’s How to Opt Out page to submit your request for an opt-out by the January 26, 2015 deadline.

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Writing the CFA Level 1 exam this December? Register today for the UBC CFA Exam Prep Bootcamp…

Consolidate and strengthen your Level 1 knowledge and prepare to take the CFA exam with greater confidence. Lack of exam practice is one of the key challenges faced by CFA candidates. Offered through the UBC Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP), this intensive course is led by expert lecturers to confirm candidates’ overall understanding of the Level 1 curriculum. Both first-time candidates and individuals repeating the exam can significantly boost their preparedness by adding the bootcamp program to their study plan. Continue reading

AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan – Change of Coverage Period to Opt-Out Ends September 23rd

Just a quick reminder that the deadline to opt-out of the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan is Tuesday, September 23rd.  If you plan to request an opt-out and haven’t done so yet, please make sure you follow the directions on the Health & Dental plan website to submit a request and please do this before the deadline.  We have no authority to grant extensions on this deadline or approve opt-out requests, so if you don’t request an opt-out, you will be responsible for paying the plan fee as part of your student fees, regardless of whether you plan to use the plan or not.