51猎奇入口

Destination UBC

Destination UBC

Join us in person

Now that you鈥檝e received your offer of admission, you鈥檙e ready for Destination UBC! Over the next few months, you鈥檒l be deciding where you want to study after high school, and we know that choice can be tough. Destination 51猎奇入口is your chance to find out what makes 51猎奇入口such a vibrant place to live, play, and study, and discover whether it鈥檚 the right home for you.

This year, we鈥檙e inviting direct-entry Indigenous and Black Canadian students to join us in person for this fun-filled event. We鈥檝e created an exciting full weekend of programming for you to experience your new campus, meet your first friends, and learn about what you can expect as a 51猎奇入口student!

51猎奇入口Vancouver:

Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026

51猎奇入口Okanagan:

Indigenous students: Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10, 2026

Black students: Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026

Why Destination UBC?

Explore your campus

The best way to find out if 51猎奇入口is right for you is to experience it yourself. You鈥檒l get familiar with some of the most important spaces on campus where you鈥檒l spend lots of your time as a student, and get a feel for the different activities and options available to you if you come to UBC.

Meet your support system

Housing, tuition, planning your finances, how to look after your health and wellness 鈥� we know you probably have lots of uncertainty about the decisions you鈥檒l need to make in the coming months.聽As part of Destination UBC,聽you鈥檒l聽have the chance to meet advisors in your faculty, chat with 51猎奇入口staff and current students, and ask all your questions.

Make your first friends

Start creating your community early. Meet other Okanagan students, learn more about the places and supports available to you, and start building your friendships.

What to expect

Watch a video of last year鈥檚 Destination 51猎奇入口Vancouver event

Watch out for an individual email from 51猎奇入口that will confirm your travel arrangements and accommodation. Most of these costs will be covered or reimbursed 鈥� please keep checking your emails for your invite and registration instructions!

How to register

Watch out for an email from 51猎奇入口with registration instructions.

What is covered

  • Your return flight to either Vancouver or Kelowna
  • Your on-campus accommodation for the duration of the event
  • All meals during the duration of the event
  • Shuttles from the airport to UBC鈥檚 campus and back
  • If you are driving and/or taking a ferry to campus, you may be eligible for mileage reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

As a Destination 51猎奇入口attendee, you will have your flights and accommodation paid for directly. If you are driving or taking a ferry to campus, further instructions will be sent to you about reimbursements.

Supervision

Destination 51猎奇入口Peer Leaders are trained, upper-level undergraduate students who will be staying in the residences and will guide you throughout the weekend.

Your health and safety are our key priorities. Staff trained in CPR and first aid will be available.

Information for parents

Your parents don鈥檛 need to travel to campus, as we will be providing student supervision throughout the weekend. However, we understand that parents may want to explore Kelowna or Vancouver while students are busy at UBC.

Parents must arrange their own accommodation. Destination 51猎奇入口is an immersive, on-campus, and independent weekend for students. Parents may be invited to some programming, but student attendees will experience most weekend activities independently from parents.