WELCOME
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: 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.
Your Schedule
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Morning Meet Up
9:00 am - 9:30 am
09:0009:30
Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new-to-UBC students, make new friends, and share your excitement as new members of the UBC community.
Campus Experience
9:30 am - 10:30 am
09:3010:30
- Various Locations on Campus
Campus tour with your Orientation Leader and fellow new-to UBC students
Welcome to Kinesiology
10:30 am - 11:30 am
10:3011:30
IRC 2
This is our official welcome to the School of Kinesiology. Meet the Director, faculty and staff members, and your Undergraduate Society Executives and get inspired by the energy that is KIN!
Lunch & Experiential Fair
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
11:3013:30
Eat lunch with your orientation team and attend the Kinesiology Experience Fair where you'll get to connect with senior students, faculty and staff members.
Pep Rally
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
14:0015:00
Join thousands of other new-to-UBC students from all faculties at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre! Celebrate the start of the academic year and hear from featured speakers. It’s the beginning of a new adventure! Please note that this is a large, indoor event with loud noises and strobing lights.
Main Event
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
15:0016:30
- Various Locations on Campus
Visit hundreds of booths along Main Mall hosted by UBC student groups, clubs, and UBC services. Chat with group representatives, sign up for clubs, or take part in activities throughout the fair.