What is the cost?
Non-credit tuition is determined per course. Please refer to the non-credit payment page of the course you are registering for. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of full fees.
Methods of Payment:
We accept payment in the form of Visa, MasterCard, and Interac (debit cards from: Royal Bank, Scotiabank, CanadaTrust and Bank of Montreal only).
For some programs, we do accept payment via cheque or money order (payable to "UBC" in Canadian dollars only). If this option is available for your program, you will see the pay later option on the payment screen. Please note that cheques must be received within 5 business days of your online registration in order to confirm your place in the course.
Registration Deadlines:
The deadline for non-credit registration is typically 4-weeks prior to the course start, although registration will remain open until the seats are full.
What is the Refund Policy:
Course Cancellation:
In the case of a course cancellation, UBC will issue a full refund.
Participant Cancellation:
Cancellations received in writing 4-weeks prior to the first day of the course will be refunded the amount paid less a $50 administration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations received after the 4-week deadline.
N.S.F. Cheques:
All N.S.F. cheques are subject to a $30.00 Administrative Fee.
How do I obtain a tax receipt for a non-credit course:
Tax receipts are only valid for students whose fees have not been reimbursed by an employer or other organization. For further information contact PDCE: pdce.educ@ubc.ca, 604-822-2013.
Does completion of a non-credit course qualify for academic credits toward a diploma or degree program?
No, non-credit courses cannot be transferred to a credit degree program.
If a course if offering both non-credit and credit registration, students are not permitted to change to credit status once the course has begun.
Where do I get parking or transit information for UBC Campus?
For information regarding parking or transit directions for UBC Point Grey campus, click here.
I'm a UBC employee. How can I access UBC PDCE courses?
Most UBC employee groups are eligible for tuition fee waivers that reimburse or offset the cost of most UBC PDCE courses. Find out more.
I am a teacher who has a tuition fee certificate. As a non-credit participant, can the certificate be used to pay the institute fees?
Yes. The certificate only covers the institute fee. It does not cover the cost of course materials or any other fees. Please contact PDCE for further information.
