Fall 2025 Orientation
Welcome to UVic!
UVic offers a number of programs to help our newest students adjust to life at UVic. Through participating in our Fall orientation programs, you'll meet new friends, get to know campus services and gain insight into how to succeed at UVic. UVic orientation programs are your official welcome to the UVic community--and we can't wait for you to join us!
Events schedule
Mark your calendars! There are lots of orientation events that will happen in August and September. More events and dates, including events by the and the will be announced over the summer.
International Student Orientation ProgramsMonday, August 18 to Saturday, September 5, 2025 The International Centre for Students and the UVic Global Community have organized two weeks of online information sessions and fun in person social programs from August 18 – September 5. These programs offer opportunities to meet both international and domestic students, will help you learn more about UVic and Victoria, and will ease your transition to Canada. For international undergraduate and graduate students, including degree-seeking and short-term exchange students, study abroad students and visiting students. |
International Student WelcomeThursday, August 28, 2025 International Student Welcome will be a full day of in-person programming that will start with an opening ceremony, include lunch and information sessions, and end with a social that will connect you with new friends, campus resources and the International Centre for Students team. For new international undergraduate and graduate students, including degree-seeking and short-term exchange students, study abroad students and visiting students. |
Graduate Student WelcomeFriday, August 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Presented by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the . If you're a graduate student new to UVic or new to graduate studies, be sure to participate in the Graduate Student Orientation program. More details on workshops will be available soon. For new graduate students |
New Student Campus ToursAugust 29 - September 2, 2025 Get ready for your first term at UVic with a New Student Campus Tour! You’ll be given your tour by current UVic students who will introduce you to the amazing campus services and resources available to you as a UVic student. You'll also learn about some of the favourite campus hangouts, athletic facilities, dining services, community events, and more. For new undergraduate and graduate UVic students |
Residence OrientationSunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1, 2025 Residence Orientation takes place on both move-in days and includes sporting events, crafting sessions, variety shows, and much more! Residence Services also hosts a Move-In Day Fair where many different campus services will be present to share information and answer questions. For students moving in to residence |
New Student WelcomeTuesday, September 2, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The New Student Welcome Event opens our full day of programming for all new undergraduate students! You will start the day with peers from all faculties, official welcomes from our President and a treasured Elder, and learn from the experiences of current UVic students. Join us to meet Thunder, cheer on student performances, and make first connections on campus. We can't wait to kick off your UVic journey together! For new undergraduate students |
Quad SocialTuesday, September 2, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event will be a casual drop-in for students to connect with other new students, Student Life Mentors and staff in a social setting at the Quad. Enjoy free coffee and snacks while you play a variety of card/table games and lawn games. No registration is required – come by and say hi! For new undergraduate students |
Undergraduate Student Faculty SessionsTuesday, September 2, 2025 Get ready to attend your first class by attending your faculty's academic session. You'll learn a bit about what you can expect academically, what is expected of you, and have a chance to meet some of the professors you may be seeing at the front of the classroom. For new undergraduate students |
UVSS Beats by the SUBWednesday, September 3 to Friday, September 5, 2025 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The has got an amazing lineup coming together for you this year: three days of performances from talented artists in the Victoria scene! From noon till 5 PM, the campus will come alive with infectious beats, creating the ultimate back to school experience. CFUV will also join the party with awesome tunes between bands. For all new undergraduate students
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UVSS Pancake BreakfastWednesday, September 3, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Start your first day right with a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of your undergraduate student union, the ! Enjoy fresh-made pancakes while CFUV DJs to set the ambiance. See you there! For all new undergraduate students |
UVSS Beverage GardenWednesday, September 3 to Friday, September 5, 2025 11:30 a.m. to late Cool off with a drink outside at Felicitas extended patio with the ! Enjoy a cold drink as you bask in the warm sun with friends, at your favorite campus pub. For new undergraduate students. This is a 19+ event. |
GSS Naloxone Training WorkshopWednesday, September 3, 2025 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, and how you can reverse it with a naloxone kit. Learn these skills and get a naloxone kit to help keep our community safer! Hosted by the UVic . For new graduate students
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GSS Ice Cream SocialThursday, September 4, 2025 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a free ice cream or sorbet with the , and meet other grad students! Ice cream lasts until it’s gone, but memories are forever! Find us in Side Project at Halpern Centre at 4:30pm. For graduate students
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UVSS Movie in the QuadThursday, September 4, 2025 8:00 p.m. to late The will be blowing up a giant inflatable screen to make a popup theater under the stars for a showing of Mean Girls! For undergraduate students
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ThunderfestFriday, September 5, 2025 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join for a day of fun! Vikes Nation is proud to present the kick-off festival of the school year at UVic! Meet some of our , make some new friends, learn about + programming, listen to live DJ music, officially join Vikes Nation...and have FUN with over 90 great booths with give-aways, food trucks and lots of games to play! Open to all UVic students
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Indigenous Week of WelcomeMonday, September 8 to Friday, September 12, 2025 IACE welcomes new and returning Indigenous students to a special week designed to help Indigenous students connect, learn and thrive at UVic. Whether you're new to the university life or transitioning from another institution, this week is packed with activities and resources to support you every step of the way. For all Indigenous students |
UVSS Clubs & Course Union DaysWednesday, September 10 to Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy two days of discovery and engagement at the UVSS Clubs and Course Union Days, located at the Student Union Building. For all students
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GSS Pancake BreakfastWednesday, September 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy free pancakes, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, bacon, plus coffee and tea, for FREE while quantities last! Vegan & Gluten-free pancakes will be available upon request! Hosted by the For graduate students
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GSS Welcome Back BBQThursday, September 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It’s time for the annual Welcome Back BBQ! This is THE grad student event of September. Your ticket gets you a burger, salad, and a drink, PLUS a ticket for a chance to win an awesome raffle prize! Get your tickets in advance, because we’ve sold out for the past three years! For graduate students. Purchasing a ticket is required to attend this event.
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GSS Beach DayFriday, September 26, 2025 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The is hitting the beach! Meet us at Halpern Centre at 2:30pm to walk or bus down to Cadboro Bay together! Enjoy the last of the summer sunshine, play some games, and hang out with other grad students! We’ll bring some beach games — you bring sunscreen and water (please), and anything else you’d like!
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