A large mixed use vibrant academic and social place of gathering and community serving as a gateway to campus, integrated with public transportation and pedestrian movement corridors.
Location Information
Location name: | University Commons |
Address: | 2045 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 |
Size (approx.): | Section 5: 408 sq. m. Section 6: 340 sq. m. Section 7: 408 sq. m. Section 8: 408 sq. m. Section 9: 330 sq. m. Total across all five sections: 1,900 sq. m. |
Accessibility: | Accessible at grade and via ramp for elevated surfaces. |
Electricity: | Standard draw available upon request. See the Files and Resources section for outlet locations. |
Delivery vehicle access: | Via East Mall with approval only. See the Files and Resources section for arrival routes. |
Availability: | University Commons is not available every year between the last week of August until the third week of September (strictly reserved for back to school and orientations programming). |
Explore University Commons Virtually
360° Street View
Explore this location virtually with street view and full 360° panoramas. This page loads with street view facing Section 5 by default.
Street view uses imagery captured by UBC Studios and Google. Imagery may not be accurate-to-date due to ongoing construction and periodic maintenance on campus.
Satellite View
A birds-eye-view perspective of University Commons.
Blue translucent area: bookable space
Red line and arrow: delivery vehicle approach route, subject to approval
UPPERCASE white text: roads
Title Case white text: buildings
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A downloadable site map is available at the bottom of this webpage, under Files and Resources.
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Files and Resources
Name | Category |
University Commons Blank Site Map | Blank site map |
University Commons Annotated Site Map | Annotated site map |
Delivery Access Routes and Bollard Locations | Vehicle access |
Site Pictures | Images |
Next Steps
If you would like to book University Commons for your next outdoor event, your first step is to review the Outdoor Event Booking Process. After you're familiar with the booking process, you will be required to submit an Outdoor Event Application.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance of event setup if the event has minimal impact to campus. If alcohol is being served, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 business days in advance of event setup. High-impact events require a minimum of six (6) months in advance of event setup.
For questions, contact the Film and Events Office at outdoor.events@ubc.ca.
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