Did You Know?
We have been a member of the iSchools since March 2011.
Virtual Open House
Interested in applying to SLAIS, the iSchool at The University of British Columbia? This session is of benefit to those interested in applying for the MLIS and Dual MAS/MLIS programs starting in January 2014, or for any of our master's or doctoral programs starting in September 2014. The date and time for the next session will be posted here as soon as it is scheduled.
The Open House is delivered using a UBC-based live online classroom interface. No special software is needed, and you do not need a password to enter. However, please be sure to test your connection in advance to ensure proper access on the day of the chat.
Enter the chatroom at least five minutes in advance: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2011438&password=M.7221BB7FDD03A35FA577B0F9521404. If you have difficulties running the program, please contact Blackboard Collaborate help desk at 1-877-382-2293. If you choose to use a smart phone or iPad, you must download the Blackboard Collaborate Mobile App at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blackboard-collaborate-mobile/id546742528?mt=8.
Past Virtual Open House Sessions
If you are unable to attend, the session is always recorded for later viewing. We have two archived sessions available:
- For those interested in applying to our PhD program, the October 19, 2012 session is available at http://ubc.wimba.com/main/classroom.html?channel=iSchoolOpenHouse _2012_1019_1618_34
- For those interested in applying to our master's programs, the January 9, 2013 session is available at: http://ubc.wimba.com/main/classroom.html?channel= iSchoolOpenHouse_2013_0109_1833_06. No password is required; when you are prompted for a login, simply use any login name you wish.
