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

Black Student Orientation

    You are invited to the 2026 UBC Black Student Orientation: Find Your People, Find Your Place on Thursday, September 10, from 4:30-7:00 PM. This event is an opportunity to meet other incoming Black students, connect with upper-year students, staff, faculty, and student groups, and learn about the people and resources available to support you throughout […]

    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! Register […]

    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. […]

    GradStart Bootcamp – In-person

    Join us for pancakes and interactive workshops co-organized by the GSS and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The workshops will be hosted in-person at Thea Koerner House, Vancouver. 9:15 – 9:30 am  Check-in and settle in  9:30 – 10:15 am  Enjoy pancakes and meet other graduate students  Workshops  10:15 – 11:15 am  Your […]

    GradStart Bootcamp – Online

    Join us for interactive workshops to help kick start your grad school journey. This is an online only event.  12 – 1 pm  Your Grad Game Plan – Planning, Goal-Setting, and Opportunities  1 – 2 pm   Strategies for Managing Your Time Effectively in Grad School  Registration to open after Labour Day weekend, 2026.

    GSS Games Night

    Want to meet and hang out with other grad students and have a fun evening? Ready to crush Catan or be the ultimate Uno player? The Graduate Student Society is hosting a games night in the Graduate Life Centre (GLC) on Thursday, September 24th, and we’d love for you to come by to enjoy some […]

    GSS Family Fun Day

    Join the GSS at the Acadia Park Commonsblock for a free family orientation event! GSS Executives will be there to speak with students and answer questions about the GSS. Activities will be provided for your kids, with face painting, crafts, and a bouncy castle (weather permitting) for everybody to enjoy! Register here.