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University of British Columbia Okanagan Student Union UBC Okanagan’s student union "SUO" facilitates the creation of clubs, student associations, and course unions. Through the many clubs created, students can engage with like-minded peers, building connections and friendships while sharing enjoyment of a specific topic or activity. It is simple to start a club at UBC Okanagan. Criteria for beginning a club includes having a President, Vice President for Finance, and a Vice President for Events. Once approved, the club is included as an official UBC Okanagan club. Like clubs, student associations can also be created by students on campus. A request form must be completed to ensure that there are no similar student associations already in existence. Criteria for becoming a student association includes:  Having a President, Vice President for Finance, and a Vice President for Events Three signing authorities Association must have at least 32 members Must have a student association email address 

Examples of Clubs

Book Club Striving to foster a sense of community among students who share a common interest in literature. Books are chosen monthly and have two convenient meeting times to accommodate different club members' schedules. Bake sales and swaps are another common activity of the club and aim to raise money as well as build relationships between club members and the rest of the school community.

3D printing club Helping connect students with resources and knowledge into the world of 3D printing. By becoming a member, you gain access to the UBCO 3D printers and a database of designs. Not only this, but you can also compete in competitions and meet new people with similar interests as you. 3D printing club has set out to make access to printers and the knowledge that comes with them more widespread.

Marine Design A newer club to campus (2023), with the aim to learn and design more Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Electric Propulsion Boats. This club has a strong community behind it and a passion for engineering and technology. This reflects to the club’s goals to compete in competitions such as Robosub and Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Course Unions

UBC (Okanagan) does not only have clubs but also course unions to connect students in the same degrees/programs.

 Biochemistry Course Union (BCCU) Social Work Course Union (SWCU) Geography Course Union (GCU)</li> <li>Earth & Environmental Science Course Union (EESC)</li> <li>Cultural Studies Course Union (CulturalSCU)</li> </ul>