We are excited to welcome new graduate students to our campus.
Orientation takes place twice a per year in January and August/September. The largest orientation event happens every year just prior to the Labour Day weekend and is a week full of activities and events welcoming you to UBC and Vancouver.
Orientation is a wonderful chance to meet your peers and to get important information to start your graduate student life. Please take a look at the schedules for the upcoming orientation events.
Graduate Studies Welcome Event – September 1
There will be live welcome addresses, an overview of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and an introduction to campus as well as resources and support for thriving in grad school at UBC.
‘The Social’ is the perfect opportunity for incoming graduate students to meet, interact with and make new friends! Use this outdoor fair to network, enjoy live musicians performing and indulge in some snacks and outdoor activities.
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Vanier, Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral program and related upcoming doctoral award competitions. It will review eligibility criteria, competition details, as well as application procedures.
Who should attend?
Full-time, research-based domestic and international students who are:
Master’s students planning to undertake a PhD program in May 2024, September 2024 or January 2025 or
PhD students who are currently starting the first, second or third year of their program.
There will be time for Q&A.
Note: “Applying for Scholarships for Your Master’s Program” session will be offered on October 26th, 2023. Please read the event info.
Facilitator:
Brendan Morey is the Assistant Dean, Student Administration and Awards, in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, with many years of experience overseeing scholarship competitions and collaborating with funding agencies across Canada.
Join our G+PS Welcome for an introduction to campus services, tips from current and recent graduate students, and a city & campus exploration activity. Stay for lunch to mingle with campus resource partners and then we’ll end with a faculty panel presentation and Q&A on thriving in graduate school.
Join us as we introduce Campus Resources and offer tips for Graduate School Success. Stay tuned for the agenda and more event details! Registration is not required for this event.
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Doors Open at the Chan Centre
1:00 – 1:45 pm: Welcome Remarks
1:45 – 2:15 pm: Introduction to Campus Services for UBC Graduate Students
2:15 – 3:00 pm: Being a Successful Graduate Student
3:00 – 3:30 pm: Coffee Break
3:30 – 4:00 pm Thriving in Graduate School: the Student’s Perspective
4:00 – 6:00 pm Campus Resource and Student Activity Fair
Accessibility
If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please contact us at graduate.orientation@ubc.ca, well in advance of the event.
Be Green and Sustainable
Please bring your own coffee mug or water bottle to reduce waste!
This is an interactive session designed specifically for international students at the graduate level, addressing important topics such as student and work permits, work authorization, and health insurance. All new International students should plan to attend this important session, and may also be interested in the international student guide at students.ubc.ca/international.
Please note lunch is not included, but the UBC Point Grey Campus is home to numerous food choices.
If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please contact Shanda Williams, 604-822-5021, well in advance of the event.
Be Green and Sustainable
Please bring your own coffee mug or water bottle to reduce waste!
We are excited to welcome new graduate students to our campus.
Orientation takes place twice a per year in January and August/September. The largest orientation event happens every year just prior to the Labour Day weekend and is a week full of activities and events welcoming you to UBC and Vancouver.
Orientation is a wonderful chance to meet your peers and to get important information to start your graduate student life. Please take a look at the schedules for the upcoming orientation events.
Did you miss Orientation on Aug 30, 2012? Don’t panic and attend Re-Orientation, a shortened event during which you will receive some direction for your graduate journey.
