OpenAthens Login

CWL Login

To log into OpenAthens using your CWL, click the CWL Login icon.

If you have any problems logging into OpenAthens using CWL, please visit the UBC Library support portal.

If you wish to learn more about the UBC CWL authentication system, visit the UBC IT CWL page.

OpenAthens Login

Faculty Authorization Users
Affiliated Colleges Faculty/Staff
Community Library Cardholders
Hospital Staff (Vancouver Hospital, St. Paul's, BCCW)
Guests
Other Non-CWL Users

To login into OpenAthens using your UBC Library OpenAthens username and password, enter both below and click the Login button.

Note: UBC faculty, staff, students, and affiliated students must use the CWL login.

OpenAthens username:

Password:

Forgot your password? Community Cardholders, Hospital Staff, and Guests - please go to a Library circulation desk in person; All other OpenAthens account users - use the Forgotten your password form