Students in a history program are encouraged to speak with the History advisor if they have questions or concerns about their degree and course requirements.
History Advising
Students who wish to major in history must see the history advisor. Before meeting with the advisor, please fill out the advising form and bring a copy of your most recent unofficial grades. Additionally, you should plan to attend the annual advising meeting for prospective history majors in late March.
Undergraduate Advising
Michael Lanthier
mlanthie@mail.ubc.ca
Michael Lanthier, our undergraduate advisor, is available for appointments. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic, all advising will happen over Zoom, online. Apologies for the inconvenience. Please contact them via email to set up an appointment.
Honours Advising
Robert Brain
robert.brain@ubc.ca
For advice on topics related to our History Honour's program, please contact Professor Robert Brain at his email above.
Jessica Wang
jessica.wang@ubc.ca
For queries related to the International Relations portion of our Honours in History with International Relations, please contact Professor Jessica Wang at her email above.
Zoom Recordings
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FAQ
Mandatory Advisor Meeting
Once you have your program approved, you can meet with a History Advisor when you have questions throughout the year. If you are a transfer student or miss the meeting, contact and meet with a History Department Advisor as soon as possible. Advisors are available in person or by telephone during their advising office hours. as well as via email. Telephone the History Department Office (8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) to find out the name and office number of the advisors and their advising hours, or check the History Department’s website: http://www.history.ubc.ca/content/advising.
| History Department Office: | Twelfth Floor, Buchanan Tower, Room 1297 |
| Address: | 1873 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z1 |
| Telephone: | 604.822.2099 (because of the Coronavirus, the office is operating remotely and will request that you contact us through email) |
| Email: | history.dept@ubc.ca |
| History Department Website: | http://www.history.ubc.ca/ |
| Department Head: | Prof. John Roosa |
| Majors Advising: | Dr. Michael Lanthier, mlanthie@mail.ubc.ca
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