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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Imagine UBC - wear your faculty colour
Main Event
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
13:0016:30
- 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.
UBC CENES Fair: Into the CENEverse
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
14:0016:00
9th Floor
Stop by the 9th floor of Buchanan Tower and join the UBC Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies for the UBC CENES Fair: Into the CENEverse. Learn about who we are, what we do, and what our community can offer students interested in topics, literatures, cultures and societies from more than 34 countries. At our fair you can experience a variety of our program events from Fika, Kaffestunde, and Slavic Tea - hosted by our Nordic, German and Slavic programs. We will have a photo booth, mini language sessions, tarot card readings, free swag, food and more!
The Compass: Arts Student Engagement Hub
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
19:0019:30
Learn moreThe Compass is a welcoming community of Arts students, staff, faculty, and alumni that offers student engagement, wellbeing, and career programming, along with curated resources through our own Canvas page. We host 1-2 events every week in the Arts Student Centre (with snacks!) Check out the Compass website to learn more, enroll in our Canvas course, and see all upcoming events.