Events

Mark your calendar for GradStart Welcome

Join us on Thursday, September 3 for GradStart Welcome and social events. Additional September welcome events include a pancake breakfast, campus resource fair and more. A full event schedule will be posted by late July.

Events

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This information session will provide an overview of the many resources and services UBC Library provides for graduate student. Learn about library spaces and services, how to connect with librarians for your specific discipline, and how to effectively use UBC Library. This session will be held […]

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This information session will provide an overview of the many resources and services UBC Library provides for graduate students. Learn about library spaces and services, how to connect with librarians for your specific discipline, and how to effectively use UBC Library. This session will be held […]

GradStart Welcome and Social Fair

Welcome to your new grad school journey at UBC Vancouver! Join us for the GradStart Welcome at the Frederic Wood Theatre (FWT). followed by “The Social” Fair along Main Mall (across the Belkin Art Gallery). There will be live welcome addresses and information for international students and interactive sessions. Note: All times below are in […]

GSS Koerner’s Afterparty

Join the Graduate Student Society for a fantastic evening of fun, food, and friends at Koerner’s Pub on Thursday, Sep 3, 6-9pm. Enjoy a night of mingling and merriment exclusively for UBC graduate students! Here’s what you need to know: This event is restricted to those 19 years and older. IDs must be presented to […]

Pancake Brunch and Campus Tours

Start off your journey to UBC right with a free brunch from the Graduate Student Society! Sleep in and join us between 10 am and 12 pm  to enjoy some pancakes with your fellow graduate students and GSS executives. Campus tours will follow at 12:00pm starting from Thea’s Lounge. Location: Thea’s Lounge, Thea Koerner House […]

GSS Bowling Night

Join the Graduate Student Society for an evening of fun, laughter, and the perfect chance to make friends on Thursday, September 17. Enjoy a night of Glow-In-The-Dark bowling experience – exclusively for UBC graduate students! New and existing students are all welcome! Lanes will be reserved for the event on the upper floor at Grandview […]

GSS Rainbow Speed Friending

Get ready for the Graduate Student Society Rainbow Speed Friending Extravaganza! It’s not just an event; it’s a whirlwind of excitement for graduate students who are ready to make new friends, connect with kindred spirits, and ignite a vibrant community within the 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum. This is one queer event you wouldn’t want to miss! Please […]

Indigenous Graduate Student Welcome Lunch

Join us for a welcome lunch to connect with fellow Indigenous graduate students from across UBC, build community, and kick off the academic year together. Whether you’re new to UBC or returning, this is a chance to meet other Indigenous scholars, enjoy a catered lunch, and learn about opportunities to get involved throughout the year. […]