Updating your contact information

To receive emergency updates and other important information from UBC, please check that your contact information is up-to-date and accurate on Workday.

How your information will be used

Your privacy matters. Here are some important things to know about your information in Workday:

• All contact information is kept private and will not be visible to anyone other than staff and faculty. 
• Your contact email will be used by UBC administrative offices for UBC business purposes or to send you university-related communications.
• If you’re a student working for UBC, your contact information will be updated automatically on both your student and employee profile.

How to add or edit your contact information

Go to your personal information in Workday

1. Log into your Workday account at myworkday.ubc.ca. 
2. Select “Personal” in the navigation bar on the left. 
3. Select “Personal Information”. 
4. In the “Change” menu, select the “Home Contact Information” button. 

Add or update your contact information

1. Use the following buttons to make changes:
   • The pencil icon allows you to edit your information.
   • The “X” icon allows you to delete your information.
   • The “Add” button allows you to add new information.
2. Click the “Submit” button.

Note: Please monitor your primary email address, as not all UBC communications are sent to secondary email addresses.

Update your contact information

1. Click the “Edit” button to update your contact information.
2. Read the information in blue text.
3. Use the following buttons to make your changes:
   • Pencil icon: edit your information. 
   • “Add” button: add new information.
   • “X” icon: delete your information. If you haven’t added any contact information yet, you’ll receive an error.
4. Click the orange “Submit” button to save your edits.