As we approach the start of the 2024/25 start of term, we are happy to welcome incoming graduate students to campus. With more than 11,000 graduate students on campus, there are orientation activities for everyone. Check with your program or department for faculty-specific orientations.
UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies office has partnered with the Graduate Student Society (GSS) and International Student Development to offer a series of events for students.
May-August: pre-arrival webinars. Visit the orientation website to get caught up!
August 27: GradPrep Day. Get a head start on your studies with these focused online workshops. Resources and materials available on community.grad.ubc.ca if you miss the session.
August 29: GradStart Welcome Day at the Chan Centre 12-6pm (livestreamed)
- 12:30 – 2 pm International Student Welcome
- 2:30 – 4:15 pm Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Welcome for all students
- 4:15 – 6 pm ‘The Social’ Outdoor Fair
- 6 – 9 pm GSS Grad Night at Koerner's Pub
August 30: Pancake breakfast and campus tours with the GSS
September 3: Grad booth at Imagine Day
September 4: Community Partners Resource Fair at the First Nations Longhouse for Indigenous students
September 13: International Student Late Start Welcome with International Student Development
September 13: Bowling night with the GSS
September 21: Family Fun Day for students with children (any family can attend, not just residents of Acadia Park)
September 27: GSS Games Night
Attend an event to meet other grad students, get free food and/or swag items, and have fun.
Visit the orientation.grad.ubc.ca website for more info or to register for an upcoming event.