French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS)

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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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Main Event
1:00 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.

Imagine Day Social & Information Booth for Returning FHIS Students
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Room 726

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) is hosting a welcome back social for returning students of French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies. Reunite with fellow classmates and faculty members while enjoying some snacks and beverages! Our Student Programs Coordinator will also be there to answer any questions you might have about courses, getting involved, studying abroad, pursuing a major/minor/honours, and more.

The Compass: Arts Student Engagement Hub
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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The 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.

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: