What does AMS mean in UNIVERSITIES

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is a full-service student society at the University of British Columbia, committed to supporting and enhancing the quality of student life on campus. As one of the largest undergraduate student societies in Canada, it provides a wide variety of services and activities for all UBC students.

The AMS provides many services to students such as food and beverage outlets, housing resources, health benefits, clubs funding, library services, safety initiatives and more! In addition to these services, they also offer leadership opportunities such as student government positions and volunteer positions.

The best way to learn more about the AMS is by visiting their website at ams.ubc.ca. Here you’ll find detailed information regarding their services as well as upcoming events and news updates from around the campus. You can also follow them on social media for more updates!

There are many ways for students to get involved with the AMS! If you are interested in joining a club or committee, volunteering for an event or taking an executive position in student government, you can find out more information on their website at ams.ubc.ca/get-involved.

Yes, there is a mandatory membership fee associated with being part of the AMS which varies depending on your program type (i.e., JD or MBA). This fee allows you access to all of the unique benefits available through your membership including discounted tickets to events and access to exclusive clubs and resources around campus.

Your membership card will be sent directly to your home address after your registration paperwork has been processed. If you need assistance obtaining or replacing your card please contact Student Services at 604-822-6274 or visit them in person at Brock Hall Room 2112 during their office hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm).

The AMS hosts a variety of events throughout each academic year ranging from non-academic social events like beer gardens or trips off-campus to educational seminars on topics relevant to university life such as financial literacy or learning how to manage stress during exams season! They also organize special events like Homecoming Weekend each Fall term too!

Yes, they offer several discounts on select services throughout campus such as discounted tickets for sporting and theatre events, cheaper meals from participating restaurants near campus and discounts on books purchased through UBC Bookstore and online retailers.

Yes, they offer two different health plans – ‘Basic’ which covers prescription drugs up to $200 per year; dental visits up to $500 per year; optical visits up to $100 per year; travel insurance coverage; counselling visits up to $300 per year – as well as an optional ‘Extended’ plan which includes additional coverage such as hospital visits up to $50000 per calendar year.

Yes, there are several organizations affiliated with the AMS including but not limitedto 25 Campus & Community Groups (CCG) that work together towards shared goals relatedto creating a vibrant culture within UBC's campus community.