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
Move In Day
- Your Residence Area
Welcome to your new home! Please see your emails from Student Housing and Community Services for more information.
Optional Phone & Bank Workshop (option #1)
- Earth Sciences Building
- 2207 Main Mall
Getting your phone and banking set up will be two of the first things youll want to do when you arrive in Canada. Join us to learn about your banking options, what to consider when setting up an account, and how to find a cell phone plan that meets your needs.
Optional Phone & Bank Workshop (option #2)
- Earth Sciences Building
- 2207 Main Mall
Getting your phone and banking set up will be two of the first things youll want to do when you arrive in Canada. Join us to learn about your banking options, what to consider when setting up an account, and how to find a cell phone plan that meets your needs.
Student Resource Fair
- AMS Nest Outdoor Space
- 6133 University Blvd
- Outdoor space beside the knoll
Visit the AMS Student Resource Fair and connect early with the campus resources you need to start your year off right. This interactive fair is the place to get your Canadian phone and bank accounts set-up, and discover all the resources available to help you with tutoring, mental health and wellbeing, advocacy support, and more.
Parent Resource Fair
- AMS Student Nest
- 6133 University Blvd
The Parent Resource Fair is an opportunity for parents and loved ones to discuss UBC programs and academic resources with faculty-specific advisors. This will allow families to be more informed about their students academic resources and requirements.
Parent Farewell
This is a dedicated time for students to say goodbye to their parents and loved ones so that students can be available to participate in Jump Start sessions during the week. There will be no Jump Start events during this time.
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
First Community Meeting and Cookie Social
- Your Residence Area
An essential part of living in residence is understanding all of the expectations and responsibilities of the new community you have entered into. Come learn from the Residence Life and Jump Start teams about making this community home for you. Meet new friends and make lasting memories with your fellow students and Orientations Leaders while enjoying a cookie!
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Breakfast
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Residence International Welcome
- Various Locations on Campus
Our International Student Advisors will lead you though an interactive session on what you need to know about immigration requirements, working in Canada, and how to make the best use of your health insurance plans. You will take away helpful tools you can use in your first year and beyond.
Lunch
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch
- šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegium
- 1985 West Mall
The Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch is an exciting opportunity for new and returning Indigenous students to gather and connect over great food. All Indigenous students are welcome to come to one or both of the Lunches being offered this week!
Intro to Your Learning Community
The Learning Community (LC) is the heart of Jump Start - a small group of fellow first-year students, all from the same faculty, connected to two upper-year students and a professor. Everyday in Jump Start, youll meet with your LC to explore the academy from a disciplinary perspective, engaging in questions like how to learn at university and how to work alongside professors and students to make your learning meaningful for you. This is your first opportunity to connect with your LC, learn about the upcoming programming at Jump Start, and, most importantly, get to know the people with whom youll share the week and your UBC experience with.
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Socials
- Various Locations in Residence
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Orientation Leaders, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs within your Alma Mater Society. This is an opportunity to meet new friends based on similar interests while having some fun together!
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Breakfast
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
LC Meetup
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.
Learning Seminar
- Buchanan Block B Building
- 1866 Main Mall
Daily time with your peers and Orientation Leaders, led by your Faculty Fellow to experience the academic culture at UBC.
Lunch
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Campus Experience
- Various Locations on Campus
Explore campus with your peers and Orientation Leaders through the lens of your Faculty! Campus Experience is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with your future classes, campus, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Be sure to bring your class schedule, as you may get to visit your lecture halls, classrooms, and labs!
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Socials
- Various Locations in Residence
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Orientation Leaders, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs within your Alma Mater Society. This is an opportunity to meet new friends based on similar interests while having some fun together!
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Breakfast
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
LC Meetup
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.
Learning Seminar
- Buchanan Block B Building
- 1866 Main Mall
Daily time with your peers and Orientation Leaders, led by your Faculty Fellow to experience the academic culture at UBC.
Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch
- šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegium
- 1985 West Mall
The Indigenous Student Welcome Lunch is an exciting opportunity for new and returning Indigenous students to gather and connect over great food. All Indigenous students are welcome to come to one or both of the Lunches being offered this week!
Lunch
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Learning Lectures
- Wesbrook Building
- 6174 University Blvd
Learning how to learn at university, compared to high school, is one of the biggest transitions to make - it's about practicing new learning behaviours rather than forcing old habits harder. But neuroscience supports an understanding that the adolescent brain - your brain - is quite literally built for this challenge. This interactive session will introduce ideas around transition and change, explore new ways of finding, and understanding, academic success, and offer the chance to practice learning in a lecture hall before classes begin.
IBPOC Get Connected Event
- šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegium
- 1985 West Mall
Curious what it is like to be navigating campus as a IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and all people of colour) student? Are you wondering where to meet other IBPOC students or how to get involved in clubs and groups on campus? Then you are invited to our next BIPOC Get Connected, with amazing FREE FOOD, and a phenomenal student panel who will share experiences, student advice, and helpful resources!
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Socials
- Various Locations in Residence
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Orientation Leaders, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs within your Alma Mater Society. This is an opportunity to meet new friends based on similar interests while having some fun together!
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Breakfast
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
LC Meetup
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.
Learning Seminar
- Buchanan Block B Building
- 1866 Main Mall
Daily time with your peers and Orientation Leaders, led by your Faculty Fellow to experience the academic culture at UBC.
LGBTQ2S+ Get Connected
- šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegium
- 1985 West Mall
Would you like to connect with LGBTQ2S+ friendly student communities and allies? Then join us for our Get Connected Panel for Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit and Ally students to hear from student panelists sharing their UBC experiences, student advice, and helpful resources! With FREE FOOD and great games, it will be an event to remember.
UBC Bookstore Sale - Slot #1
- UBC Bookstore
- 6200 University Blvd
Come by the UBC Bookstore and get 20% off clothing, general books, and giftware. Exceptions apply! In order to get the discount, let the cashiers know that you are a Jump Start participant. If you cannot make it during this time, the sale will continue later today from 4-7pm.
Lunch
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Faculty Advising
- Neville Scarfe Building
- 2125 Main Mall
Learn how to make informed and thoughtful decisions throughout your undergraduate degree with the guidance of Arts Academic Advising, and understand how we can help you with your academic goals. In this session, you will gain academic planning knowledge that will help you become a successful student, including degree requirement information.
UBC Bookstore Sale - Slot #2
- UBC Bookstore
- 6200 University Blvd
Come by the UBC Bookstore and get 20% off clothing, general books, and giftware. Exceptions apply! In order to get the discount, let the cashiers know that you are a Jump Start participant. If you cannot make it during this time, the sale will continue later today from 4-7pm.
Black Student Orientation
- Totem Park Residence
- 2525 West Mall
All new and current self-identifying Black students are invited for a panel discussion where you will hear from Black faculty or stafff members and students in a facilitated discussion. You will also have a chance to build community with one another and get tips for transitioning to UBC. If you have not registered you are still welcome to attend.
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Soccer Game Hype
- Your Residence Field
Meet on your Residence field to join in on the fun with the rest of the Jump Start community as everyone gets ready to cheer on your UBC Thunderbirds at the Varsity Soccer Game! Be sure to wear your Thunderbirds t-shirt to show your T-Birds pride!
Varsity Soccer Game
- Thunderbird Stadium
- 6288 Stadium Rd
Are you ready for your first ever UBC Thunderbirds game? Cheer on the UBC Womens Soccer team as they battle it out against Douglas College. Kick-off is at 7 pm. This event is free for all Jump Start participants. All students are strongly encouraged to wear their UBC Thunderbirds shirt! Note: Please do not bring any bags to this event.
Socials
- Various Locations in Residence
Choose from a variety of Social Events hosted by Orientation Leaders, UBC Athletics & Recreation, and different clubs within your Alma Mater Society. This is an opportunity to meet new friends based on similar interests while having some fun together!
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Breakfast
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
LC Meetup
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.
Learning Community OL Time
Take this time to celebrate and reflect on your past week together as an LC. Look back at all of the learning, questions and experiences you have had together! You have all uniquely contributed to experiences of one another in UBC, and will continue to throughout the years. This is a chance to recognize what a week it has been!
Black Student Lunch
- Global Lounge
- 2205 Lower Mall
New self-identifying Black students are invited for a lunch and facilitated social activities where you will get a chance to connect with Black-identifying student groups and build community with one another. If you have not registered you are still welcome to attend.
Lunch
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Student Life Workshops
- Various 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 navigate your first year successfully and connect with your new UBC community! From managing your finances, getting involved on campus, to shaping your career, there is an array of topics you can select from. Click on the Register button to see a description of all the workshops and reserve your spot.
Friday Funday Indigenous Student BBQ
- šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegium
- 1985 West Mall
Join us for a fun afternoon BBQ as we head into the last weekend of the summer. The šxʷta:təχʷəm Collegia Advisors will be on the grill making your summer favourites. This is a great chance to make connections for both new and returning students. All Indigenous students in any level of study are welcome!
Dinner
- Your Residence Dining Room
Meal in your residence dining room is available between these times
Weekend of Welcome
- Various Locations in Residence
The Residence Life Weekend of Welcome is an opportunity to connect with other first year residents and make meaningful memories to kick-off your experience within residence
Weekend of Welcome
- Various Locations in Residence
The Residence Life Weekend of Welcome is an opportunity to connect with other first year residents and make meaningful memories to kick-off your experience within residence
Weekend of Welcome
- Various Locations in Residence
The Residence Life Weekend of Welcome is an opportunity to connect with other first year residents and make meaningful memories to kick-off your experience within residence
Explore At Your Own Pace
From 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.
Meet Up
Meet up with your Learning Community to get ready for Imagine Day!
Lunch
Eat lunch outdoors with your orientation group, then visit the Arts Faculty Fair in the Buchanan Courtyard to chat with different departments, involvement opportunities, and resources.
Welcome to Arts
- Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
- 6265 Crescent Rd
Meet the Dean of Arts and the Arts Undergraduate Society who will be addressing and welcoming the incoming class.
Pep Rally
- Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sport Centre
- 6066 Thunderbird Blvd
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
- Around Main Mall
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.
Useful Information
Things to note
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
Gender Neutral bathrooms: Learn more about our inclusive bathroom spaces.
Centre for Accessibility: A central resource which supports removing barriers for students with disabilities and facilitating disability related accommodations.
If you have any accessibility requests during Jump Start, please email orientations.jumpstart@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.
Need to contact us?
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.