As a result of UBC's response to COVID-19, UBC students transitioned to remote learning as of March 2020, with a greater dependency on technology in lieu of on-site instruction. UBC IT has facilitated a number of discount packages for students to support their learning activities. Working with existing vendors and with the help of Student Services and the respective UBC student associations, we are pleased to share the following efforts to secure lower cost technology options.
Please Note: To take advantage of these discounts, students must contact the vendors directly as shown. UBC IT is unable to provide additional support or coordination with vendors. Discounts are specific to each vendor and may be time-limited.
Come back soon for news on additional discounts!
Last updated: August 2020
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What do students need to do? |
Microserve – Computers, monitors, computer accessories and more
https://techwarehouse.microserve.ca
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- 5% discount on all items: technology including laptops, desktops, monitors, etc.
- Free shipping within Canada
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- Students will need to create an account on the Microserve website using their email address
- Student will need to apply discount code UBC2020 when ordering
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Dell – Laptops and other hardware
https://www.dell.ca/uofbc
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- Laptops available direct from Dell in "good, better, best" configurations
- Save from $400 - $1,000 on comparable laptop models from Dell.ca
- General discount code also available to students
- This will allow them to acquire other Dell products at a reduced price
- Free shipping within North America
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- Students will need to create an account on the Dell website using their email address
- Discounts are already pre-applied to the standard configurations
- To access the general discount code, students should visit www.dell.ca/MPP and request a coupon using their UBC email address
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TELUS – Home Internet
https://www.telus.com/en/deals-and-bundles/back-to-school?CMP=VAN_students |
- Additional UBC discount atop student plan
- Possible time limits
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- Students can view plan details on TELUS website
- Student discounts available only by phone - must call 1.866.323.1856
- To find out more about low-income plans: email internetforgood@telus.com
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