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
Meet Up
9:00 am - 9:30 am
09:0009:30
Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new-to-UBC students, make new friends, and share your excitement as new members of the UBC community. Also, pick up your Imagine Design t-shirt!
Faculty Welcome
10:15 am - 11:00 am
10:1511:00
Main Gym
In this session, you will be welcomed to the Faculty of Applied Science. Meet our Dean, Associate Deans and other members of Applied Science!
Campus Experience
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
11:3012:30
- Various Locations on Campus
Explore campus with your peers and Orientation Leader through the lens of your Faculty! Campus Experience is an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with campus, your community, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
12:3013:30
Join us for lunch with fellow Design students
Pep Rally
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
14:0015:00
- Various Locations on Campus
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
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.