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Find everything you need to know about what's planned for your UBC Orientations experience on this page. Check back regularly, as event details are subject to change leading up to the events. Please note that if a last-minute schedule change is required on the day of, you will be updated via email or through your Orientation Leader.
In addition to these great events, your orientation to UBC will be comprised of a wide range of events being hosted from across the University. Learn more about these events here.
Your Schedule
Jump Start – Day 1 Schedule
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Explore At Your Own Pace
Tuesday, September 1From Academic Integrity to Culture of Consent to Staying Safe Online, these and other explore at your own pace modules provide important information and insights for your academic and personal success at UBC.
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Move In Day
Tuesday, September 1 9:00 am - 5:00 pmYour Residence Area
Welcome to your new residence community! Refer to your emails from Student Housing and Community Services for more information.
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First Night In Social
Tuesday, September 1 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmYour Residence Field
Kick off Jump Start with our first social event: the First Night In Social! Connect with other students in your residence, enjoy a free Krispy Kreme donut, and take part in fun activities like icebreakers, field games, a scavenger hunt, or human bingo.
Jump Start – Day 2 Schedule
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Explore At Your Own Pace
Wednesday, September 2From Academic Integrity to Culture of Consent to Staying Safe Online, these and other explore at your own pace modules provide important information and insights for your academic and personal success at UBC.
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Breakfast
Wednesday, September 2 7:00 am - 9:00 amYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for breakfast!
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Intro to Your Learning Community
Wednesday, September 2 9:15 am - 10:00 amAround Main Mall
Your Learning Community is at the heart of your Jump Start experience. A Learning Community (LC) is made up of fellow first-year students from the same faculty, upper-year Orientation Leaders, and a professor. Each day during Jump Start, you'll meet with your LC to explore UBC and engage in questions like how to learn at university and how to work with professors to make your learning meaningful for you. This is your first opportunity to connect with your LC, learn about upcoming Jump Start programming, and get to know the people you'll share your Jump Start and UBC experience with!
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Introduction to your LC
Wednesday, September 2 9:15 am - 10:00 amAround Main Mall
Your Learning Community (LC) Meet-Up takes place at the start of each day of Jump Start, and it is a chance for you to continue connecting with friends in your Learning Community. Your Leaders will do some community building activities, answer any questions you might have, and make sure you are informed of the events for the day.
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Campus Experience
Wednesday, September 2 10:15 am - 11:45 amVarious Locations on Campus
Welcome to UBC! Join us for an interactive and informative walk - led by your upper-year Orientation Leaders - to give you a first-hand look at the spaces where you will learn, live and thrive. Explore the libraries, your classrooms, iconic UBC landmarks, and hidden gems around campus while hearing about traditions, student life experiences, where to find resources, and tips for a successful first year at UBC!
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Lunch
Wednesday, September 2 11:45 am - 2:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for lunch!
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Recreation Lunch Time Tours
Wednesday, September 2 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm6140 Student Union Blvd
A guided tour through UBC's fitness centres including the recently opened Rec North, pool, and rec centres. Learn how to get involved with intramurals as well as free rec options available to UBC students. No registration required. Tours will leave at 12PM and 1PM, meet at Rec North L0 north entrance.
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Learning Seminar
Wednesday, September 2 2:15 pm - 3:45 pmDaily time with your peers and Orientation Leaders, led by your Faculty Fellow — a UBC instructor or professor who’ll show you what UBC’s academic life is like. Don’t forget to click the Location Updates button before your session so you know you’re in the right place!
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International Student Welcome
Wednesday, September 2 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmAre you an international student who is new to Canada? Join us for International Welcome – a fun and informative event designed just for you! Enjoy afternoon snacks and refreshments, make new friends through interactive games, hear from upper-year international students as they share their experiences and advice for thriving at UBC, and connect with International Student Advisors to learn about the benefits of your study permit, how to work legally in Canada, and how to make the most of your health insurance plan. You will also have the chance to win some prizes!
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šxʷta:təχʷəm Open House
Wednesday, September 2 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmStop by the šxʷta:təχʷəm student space on the West Wing of the First Nations Longhouse and tour the šxʷta:təχʷəm student space, a space for and by Indigenous students. Meet your peer šxʷta:təχʷəm advisors who are ready to welcome you to the space.
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Dinner
Wednesday, September 2 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for dinner!
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Residence Soccer Hype
Wednesday, September 2 6:00 pm - 6:30 pmYour Residence Field
Get ready to cheer on UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Soccer Team! We'll have face paint and noisemakers — join us as we walk down to Thunderbird Stadium together! Don’t forget to download your digital game ticket. Leave your bags at home and bring your Thunderbirds spirit!
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Varsity Soccer Game
Wednesday, September 2 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm6288 Stadium Rd
Get ready to cheer on UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Soccer Team! We'll have face paint and noisemakers — join us as we walk down to Thunderbird Stadium together! Don’t forget to download your digital game ticket. Leave your bags at home and bring your Thunderbirds spirit!
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Socials
Wednesday, September 2 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVarious Locations on Campus
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Events Crew, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs across campus. This is an opportunity to meet fellow students living on campus while doing something you love or trying something new! Register now to get crafty, be active, or relax, and make friends along the way.
Jump Start – Day 3 Schedule
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Explore At Your Own Pace
Thursday, September 3From Academic Integrity to Culture of Consent to Staying Safe Online, these and other explore at your own pace modules provide important information and insights for your academic and personal success at UBC.
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Breakfast
Thursday, September 3 7:00 am - 9:00 amYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for breakfast!
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LC Meet-Up
Thursday, September 3 9:30 am - 10:00 amAround Main Mall
Your Learning Community (LC) Meet-Up takes place at the start of each day of Jump Start, and it is a chance for you to continue connecting with friends in your Learning Community. Your Leaders will do some community building activities, answer any questions you might have, and make sure you are informed of the events for the day.
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Faculty Advising
Thursday, September 3 10:15 am - 11:45 amWelcome to UBC Engineering! Your academic advisors will guide you through how the Engineering program works and how you can prepare for success. This session walks you through the enormous number of resources and opportunities available to you at UBC and how you can use them to accelerate your career.
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Lunch
Thursday, September 3 11:45 am - 2:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for lunch!
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Recreation Lunch Time Tours
Thursday, September 3 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm6140 Student Union Blvd
A guided tour through UBC's fitness centres including the recently opened Rec North, pool, and rec centres. Learn how to get involved with intramurals as well as free rec options available to UBC students. No registration required. Tours will leave at 12PM and 1PM, meet at Rec North L0 north entrance.
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IBPOC Get Connected Lunch
Thursday, September 3 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmLooking to meet other new students and learn what it’s like to navigate campus life as a student who is Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour? Join us for Get Connected – an inclusive event designed to help you start building meaningful connections with fellow IBPOC students at UBC and learn about opportunities for involvement and support. With food, fun games, and an upper-year students panel, let’s connect, build community, and thrive together!
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AMS Resource Fair
Thursday, September 3 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm6133 University Blvd
Visit the AMS Student Resource Fair and connect early with the campus resources you need to start your time at UBC off right! This interactive fair is the place to meet your undergraduate society, get your Canadian phone and bank account set-up, and discover all the resources available to help you throughout your first year
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Bookstore Sale
Thursday, September 3 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm6200 University Blvd
Check out the UBC Bookstore on Thursday and get 15% off clothing, general books, and giftware (exceptions apply)! To get your discount, let the cashiers know that you are a Jump Start participant. The sale will be from 10am to 6pm, make sure you get a chance to visit!
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Dinner
Thursday, September 3 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for dinner!
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Socials
Thursday, September 3 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVarious Locations on Campus
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Events Crew, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs across campus. This is an opportunity to meet fellow students living on campus while doing something you love or trying something new! Register now to get crafty, be active, or relax, and make friends along the way.
Jump Start – Day 4 Schedule
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Explore At Your Own Pace
Friday, September 4From Academic Integrity to Culture of Consent to Staying Safe Online, these and other explore at your own pace modules provide important information and insights for your academic and personal success at UBC.
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Breakfast
Friday, September 4 7:00 am - 9:00 amYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for breakfast!
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LC Meet-Up
Friday, September 4 9:30 am - 10:00 amAround Main Mall
Your Learning Community (LC) Meet-Up takes place at the start of each day of Jump Start, and it is a chance for you to continue connecting with friends in your Learning Community. Your Leaders will do some community building activities, answer any questions you might have, and make sure you are informed of the events for the day.
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Learning Community OL Time
Friday, September 4 10:15 am - 11:45 amAround Main Mall
Take this time to celebrate and reflect on your past week together as a Learning Community. Look back at all of the learning, questions and experiences you have had together! You have all uniquely contributed to the experiences of each other in UBC, and will continue to throughout the years. This is a chance to recognize what a week it has been!
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Lunch
Friday, September 4 11:45 am - 2:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for lunch!
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Recreation Lunch Time Tours
Friday, September 4 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm6140 Student Union Blvd
A guided tour through UBC's fitness centres including the recently opened Rec North, pool, and rec centres. Learn how to get involved with intramurals as well as free rec options available to UBC students. No registration required. Tours will leave at 12PM and 1PM, meet at Rec North L0 north entrance.
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Student Life Workshops
Friday, September 4 2:15 pm - 3:45 pmVarious Locations on Campus
Customize your Jump Start experience and choose a workshop of your interest to learn more about essential campus resources, supports, and opportunities. These sessions are crafted to equip you with tools to successfully navigate your first year and connect with your new UBC community! Click on the Browse button for more info.
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Friday Funday Indigenous Student BBQ
Friday, September 4 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmWrap up your Jump Start experience with good vibes and good eats at our Welcome BBQ, hosted by your šxʷta:təχʷəm Advisors! All incoming Indigenous students are invited to join us for fun activities, community connections, and a chance to continue building relationships as the new term begins. Food is limited, so come early to grab a plate! We’ll be gathering in Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall at the First Nations House of Learning. Everyone who attends will also be entered into a random prize draw. Come hungry, leave connected!
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Dinner
Friday, September 4 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmYour Residence Dining Room
Your Residence Dining Room
Head down to your residence dining hall between these times for dinner!
Jump Start – Day 5 Schedule
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Residence Weekend of Welcome
Saturday, September 5Various Locations in Residence
Welcome to Residence! Your Residence Advisors are excited to welcome you to university during your first weekend on campus. From September 5th to September 7th, you will have access to a wide variety of events where you will get to connect with your peers in Place Vanier, Totem Park, Orchard Commons, and Walter Gage! Check back on September 2nd for a full schedule of the weekend's events! If you have any questions, ask your Residence Advisor during your Community meeting -- see the flyer on your door for information about Community meeting!
Jump Start – Day 6 Schedule
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Residence Weekend of Welcome
Sunday, September 6Various Locations in Residence
Welcome to Residence! Your Residence Advisors are excited to welcome you to university during your first weekend on campus. From September 5th to September 7th, you will have access to a wide variety of events where you will get to connect with your peers in Place Vanier, Totem Park, Orchard Commons, and Walter Gage! Check back on September 2nd for a full schedule of the weekend's events! If you have any questions, ask your Residence Advisor during your Community meeting -- see the flyer on your door for information about Community meeting!
Jump Start – Day 7 Schedule
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Residence Weekend of Welcome
Monday, September 7Various Locations in Residence
Welcome to Residence! Your Residence Advisors are excited to welcome you to university during your first weekend on campus. From September 5th to September 7th, you will have access to a wide variety of events where you will get to connect with your peers in Place Vanier, Totem Park, Orchard Commons, and Walter Gage! Check back on September 2nd for a full schedule of the weekend's events! If you have any questions, ask your Residence Advisor during your Community meeting -- see the flyer on your door for information about Community meeting!
Imagine UBC – wear your faculty colour
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Your Imagine Day Schedule
Tuesday, September 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pmYou will receive your Imagine Day schedule on August 28!
Things to note
Getting to campus: There are a number of different ways of commuting to UBC. Learn about your transportation options.
Time Zone: The schedule is displayed in Pacific Daylight Time.
In case it rains: If it's raining on the morning of Imagine UBC you will still be meeting your Orientation Group in the same location.
Things to bring: Water bottle, snacks, walking shoes, a rain jacket (just in case), a backpack, pen and paper.
If you have a smartphone: No need to print this page out. You can access this mobile-enabled page on your smartphone. Learn how to connect to UBC's campus-wide secure wireless network.
Accessibility
We’re committed to making UBC a welcoming and accessible place for everyone. Here are some key resources that can support your experience on campus:
- Getting Around Campus: Use the Wayfinding Map to find accessible paths, entrances, and building features.
- Gender-Inclusive Washrooms: Learn about the locations of gender-neutral bathroom spaces across campus.
- Disability Access & Ongoing Support: The Centre for Accessibility provides long-term and ongoing accommodations for students with permanent disabilities or chronic health conditions, helping remove barriers to your full participation at UBC. Connect with them if you are requiring formal disability accommodations.
- Questions about Accessibility at UBC? Check out our FAQ.
Imagine Day Ask Me Booth
Have a question or need help while on campus? Visit one of our Ask Me Booths! Staff and volunteers are ready to assist you with directions, information, or general support.
Need to contact us?
If you have any accessibility requests during Jump Start or for any Jump Start related questions, please email us at orientations.jumpstart@ubc.ca.
For all other questions please email us at orientations.info@ubc.ca.
Event Photography
Please be aware that photography and some videography will be taking place during Imagine UBC. Official university photographers will make every effort to respect student privacy. You should indicate to photographers if you do not consent to being photographed.
University-wide events & activities
UBC Recreation Free Week
From September 8 - 14, 2025, UBC Recreation's Free Week will feature a variety of opportunities for you to try different classes, activities and sports. Open to all students, programs and events happen in various UBC Recreation facilities across campus. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome. You won't want to miss out!
Homecoming
On UBC's Vancouver campus, Homecoming is a celebrated tradition to kick-off the academic year and it's our biggest annual school spirit event. This year, join us from September 15 - 21, 2025, for a weekend of celebration, reconnection & cheering on your UBC Thunderbirds.
Events & activities in your faculty
A great way to help you get orientated to life in your Faculty is by attending an Undergraduate Society event. Your Undergraduate Society is the student government located in your faculty. Events they host vary between faculties, but they are all designed to help you have fun, meet people and find your place in your Faculty community. Learn more about your faculty/school's specific programming:
