AMS Fees Opt-Out Form

AMS Fees Opt-Out

Personal Information

Are you assessed AMS Fees on your Workday account this term?(Required)

Yes

You are only eligible to opt-out during the term you are assessed AMS Fees on your Workday. A list of AMS Fees can be found here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/about-us/finances/ams-fees/

Error: You are not eligible to opt-out fees this period.

Name(Required)

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Student Number(Required)

Please ensure this is accurate as it is critical to processing your opt-out.

Email(Required)

Please use an email you frequently check. We will contact you through this email with updates regarding this opt-out.

Opt-Outable Fees

This page displays all the AMS Fees you may opt-out of. Please confirm which of the fees you would like to opt-out of.

Ubyssey Fee ($8.37)

The Ubyssey Publications Society is responsible for the production of both online and print editions of the “Ubyssey”. Student Fees are used exclusively to cover costs associated with production: Student wages, Software licensing and development, Office expenses, and Printing. All students who contribute fees become members of the Society and can participate/contribute to the production and development of the Ubyssey by either becoming a staff writer or by participating through our student-led Board of Directors. UBC Student support was essential in “The Ubyssey” winning Several National Journalism awards over the past years including: “Canada’s Best Student Publication for 2022/23” as voted by the Canadian University Press

I would like to opt-out of the Ubyssey Fee.(Required)

Yes

Resource Group Fee ($2.10)

The Resource Groups fee funds student led Resource Groups, consisting of Pride, the Women’s Centre, the Social Justice Centre, the Student Environment Centre, Disabilities United Collective, and Colour Connected. To find out more about what each Resource Group does, visit https://www.ams.ubc.ca/support-services/resource-groups/. Should you choose to opt-out, you can still use their services and attend events.

I would like to opt-out of the Resource Group Fee.(Required)

Yes

Campus Culture and Performance Fee ($3.71)

The Campus Culture and Performance Fee helps fund seven student led AMS Clubs designated by the referendum of March 2016 : the UBC Film Society, the Blank Vinyl Project, the UBC Debate Society, UBC Slam, the UBC Jazz Café Club, the UBC Players’ Club, and the UBC Musical Theatre Troupe, or their successors.

I would like to opt-out of the Campus Culture and Performance Fee.(Required)

Yes

Permanent Thrift Shop on Campus Fee ($1.16)

The Permanent Thrift Shop on Campus Fee helps fund the establishment and operation of a thrift store (Get Thrifty) on campus. Get Thrifty is located in the Lower Level of the UBC Life Building.

I would like to opt-out of the Permanent Thrift Shop on Campus Fee.(Required)

Yes

Bike Co-op/Bike Kitchen Fee ($4.43)

The Bike Kitchen fee supports the community bike shop in the Life Building. The Bike Kitchen provides UBC students and the wider community with an accessible environment where they can learn to fix bicycles, share resources, and work together. They engage in cycling education, outreach, and advocacy to promote cycling as a safe, affordable and sustainable means of transportation. To learn more about the Bike Kitchen, visit their website: thebikekitchen.ca

I would like to opt-out of the Bike Co-op/Bike Kitchen Fee.(Required)

Yes

CiTR Fee ($6.97)

The CiTR Fee supports the operation of CiTR 101.9FM and Discorder Magazine. CiTR is the only student-operated radio station in Canada and provides free training for its membership who produce 100 different original radio programs and podcasts per year. Discorder Magazine is one of Vancouver’s longest-running free, locally-focussed arts and culture magazines. Both CiTR and Discorder are committed to platforming local and under-represented voices, while also offering low-barrier access to anyone interested in gaining experience and training in media production. Learn more about the CiTR at their website: citr.ca

I would like to opt-out of the CiTR Fee.(Required)

Yes