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Your Orientations Leaders

  • I-Ting Hsieh
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    Orientation leader
    Vantage College
  • Jimin Han
    She/Her/Hers
    Orientation leader
    Vantage College

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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Meet Up
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Meet your Imagine Orientation Leader and fellow new-to-UBC students, make new friends, and share your excitement as new members of the UBC community.

The Vantage Hunt
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Various locations

Explore campus with your peers and Orientation Leaders through the lens of your program! The Vantage Hunt is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with campus resources, your community, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Be sure to bring your class schedule, as you may get to visit some of your classrooms!

Faculty Welcome
10:30 am - 11:45 am
122

A warm welcome from the Vantage College community. Meet Vantage staff, former Vantage One students and start building connections. We look forward to seeing you!

Meet Your Prof
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
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This is a Vantage Science stream-specific event, where you will have the opportunity to connect with your professors, learn more about the courses you will be taking in your Vantage One program and ask questions.

Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 am

Lunch session with your Imagine group, Vantage faculty & staff on the Orchard field.

Pep Rally
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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.

University-wide events & activities

UBC Recreation Free Week

From September 11-17, 2023, 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 16-23, 2023, for a weekend of celebration, reconnection & cheering on your UBC Thunderbirds.

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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: