UNBC flies four official flags on the Ceremonial Loop flagpoles outside Charles J. McCaffray Hall on the Prince George campus. The Canadian, Provincial, Lheidli T’enneh Nation, and UNBC flags fly left to right respectively, from the perspective of someone arriving on campus. An alternative fifth flagpole is situated in front of Parking Lot A, adjacent to the David Douglas Botanical Gardens.

Lowering the flags to half mast

The University lowers its flags to half-mast as an act of respect and mourning. 

UNBC often receives requests to lower the flags through multiple sources. UNBC has practices in place (based on guidance provided by provincial and federal government guidelines) to ensure that the flags are lowered appropriately and in accordance with the wishes of directly involved parties.

Flag lowering criteria

UNBC decisions to lower the flags is based on one of the following criteria:

• National notifications.
• National and Provincial holidays or days of mourning.
• Death of a significant member of the campus community such as the following: 
  • Any currently registered student.
  • Any current employee, whether academic or non-academic.
  • Current members of the Board of Governors or Senate.
  • Current or former Chair of the Board or President.
  • Honorary Doctorates or designated “Friend of UNBC.”
  • Professor Emeriti.
  • Current Lheidli T’enneh Elders associated with UNBC.
  • Any other individual(s) deemed appropriate by the President.