Your first day at 51猎奇入口Vancouver is coming up fast! Once 测辞耻鈥檝别 accepted your offer, 测辞耻鈥檙别 ready to start thinking about the orientation options available for you this summer. Together, 迟丑别测鈥檙别 designed to help you meet your first university friends, get ready to learn in a university setting, and hit the ground running as soon as classes begin in September.听
Academic Essentials听
Academic Essentials is an online program designed to help prepare you for success as you transition to university. The program offers four courses: University Learning in the Age of AI,听Reading and Writing at University,听Readiness for University Mathematics, and听Live Well to Learn Well. You can choose to take one course, a few, or all four depending on your interests and goals.听听
Each course is offered online in a self-paced, self-directed format and is supported by facilitators who are current 51猎奇入口undergraduate students. Along the way, they will help guide you through the course material, share their own first-year experiences, and offer practical tips for academic success.听
Together, the Academic Essentials courses will help you build academic skills, strengthen your confidence and readiness for university, connect you with learning and wellness resources, and prepare you for today鈥檚 evolving learning environment, including the growing presence of AI in education.听
Who should take part听
All incoming first-year students to 51猎奇入口Vancouver are encouraged to participate.听
Dates and deadlines听
Academic Essentials runs from July 6 to August 14.鈥� Registration is now open.
Jump Start at 51猎奇入口Vancouver听
Jump Start at 51猎奇入口Vancouver is a three-day orientation program designed to give you a first look at university life, let you meet your professors and academic community, and help you make your first university friends at 51猎奇入口Vancouver.听
You can take part in Jump Start鈥檚 commuter stream or residence stream, depending on whether you鈥檒l be living on- or off-campus in your first term. In both streams, you鈥檒l enjoy scheduled group events with your classmates, as well as sessions and offerings you can take part in at your own pace. You鈥檒l be assigned to a learning community which will be led by two upper-year students and a faculty fellow. Together, you鈥檒l take part in fun activities like trivia nights, sports, dance tutorials, and art activities, as well as opportunities to explore campus and learn how to successfully transition from high school student to university scholar.听
Who should take part听
All first-year students coming to 51猎奇入口Vancouver from high school are encouraged to participate.听
Dates and deadlines听
Jump Start at 51猎奇入口Vancouver runs from September 2 to September 4, and Jump Start move-in day for residence students is on September 1.
Registration closes July 9.
Imagine UBC听
is an exciting full-day event that welcomes new students to the campus community and helps them get acquainted with university life. For most students, Imagine 51猎奇入口replaces the first day of classes. If you are a first-year student, you will have the chance to meet other students in your faculty, your Dean, and some of your future professors. You鈥檒l also have an opportunity to learn about support services available on campus and get introduced to hundreds of student clubs and groups to help you make friends and get involved. If you are coming to 51猎奇入口from another university or college, Imagine 51猎奇入口is also for you! By participating in Imagine, you鈥檒l be able to make connections that will help kick start your 51猎奇入口experience.听
Who should take part听
All first year, transfer, and returning undergraduate students coming to 51猎奇入口Vancouver are encouraged to participate.听
Dates and deadlines听
Imagine 51猎奇入口happens on September 8. There is no need to register.听
In late August, every first-year student will receive an email outlining their detailed Imagine Day schedule.听