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 - 9:20 am
09:0009:20
Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new-to-Sauder students! Get to know each other, make new friends, ask any questions you might have, and share your excitement as new members of the UBC Sauder community.
Welcome to Sauder
9:45 am - 10:30 am
09:4510:30
Welcome to UBC Sauder! Celebrate the start of the school year with welcome messages from Dean Darren, the Commerce Undergraduate Society, and many more new faces!
Campus Experience
10:30 am - 11:30 am
10:3011:30
- Various Locations on Campus
Explore campus with your peers and Orientation Leader through the lens of UBC Sauder! Campus Experience is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with your campus, your community, 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!
Transfer Student Information Session
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
11:3013:00
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Want to learn more about choosing a specialization, co-op, and more? This session will help you get better acquainted to the UBC Sauder community, including learning more about Sauder's unique supports and services. In this session, you will hear from the Undergraduate Office (UGO), the Business Career Centre (BCC) and the Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC).
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
13:0014:00
Eat lunch with your orientation team and come meet new people in Birmingham with an optional activity!
Alumni Panel
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
14:0015:00
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Listen to UBC Sauder alum speak about their experiences and share tips about how to make the most of your experience at Sauder and beyond!
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.
