West Mall Swing Space Prayer Room closure
The West Mall Swing Space is currently under construction, and the West Mall Swing Space Prayer Room is closed until further notice. All other prayer spaces remain open.
On May 21, UBC will move to a new system called Workday for courses starting in September 2024. Check your email that day for setup instructions. Summer Session students will continue using SSC.
The West Mall Swing Space is currently under construction, and the West Mall Swing Space Prayer Room is closed until further notice. All other prayer spaces remain open.
UBC provides multifaith prayer rooms on campus for students of all faiths to pray, meditate, reflect or find quiet. These prayer rooms can be found in the following buildings:
Multifaith prayer rooms are generally available on a drop-in basis during the building’s open hours. Any exceptions to drop-in access are noted for the specific room.
If you’re a UBC Okanagan student, find spiritual or multi-faith spaces for your campus.
The rooms are available on a drop-in basis, unless otherwise stated. You may have to wait for a space in the room to become free.
Before using these rooms, please review the guidelines for use below.
About the prayer room | Operating hours | Address |
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The Wesbrook Building Prayer Room is open by drop-in to all students of any faith for prayer, quiet contemplation, and reflection. The room has a capacity of 45. You must enter the key code 27393# to use the room. |
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, except during 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Wesbrook Building |
The West Mall Swing Space Prayer Room is open by drop-in to all students of any faith for prayer, quiet contemplation, and reflection. The room has a capacity of 30. You must enter the key code 2306# to use the room. |
West Mall Swing Space is currently under construction, and the prayer room is closed until further notice. |
West Mall Swing Space |
The Marine Drive Residence Prayer Room is open to the Muslim Student Association and the Thaqalayn Muslim Association only. |
Friday: 11:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Marine Drive Residence |
If you encounter any issues with these rooms or their use, please report it as soon as possible to the Office of the Vice President Students at vpsassist@mail.ubc.ca. Concerns may include cleanliness, damage, lighting, misuse of these facilities, or complaints about other users.
In case of fire or emergency evacuation, follow the procedures posted in the rooms. In the event of an incident or concern that requires attention, contact UBC Security by calling 604 822 2222. For emergencies that require an immediate response, call 911.
All prayer rooms are shared and rely largely on the respect of users. They are open only to UBC students, not for external individuals or organizations.
Please also review UBC’s Student Code of Conduct and Respectful Environment Statement for Students, Faculty, and Staff and follow the regulations of use: