May Orientation

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
May Orientation is UVic's official orientation event for all UVic students starting in May, including first-year, international, exchange, graduate, mature and transfer students. The program will introduce you to campus, academic expectations, support services and your fellow students.
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- Meet other new students and begin developing friendships
- Get tips for success inside and outside the classroom
- Learn about campus resources and supports
- Become a part of Vikes Nation
Program
May Orientation will take place in-person on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Lounge of the Student Union Building.
Time |
Event |
Description |
1:30 p.m. | #ThisIsUVic Opening Celebration | Join the entire incoming class at our opening ceremony to celebrate this major milestone-you're now a UVic student! You'll learn about the UVic community, participate in UVic traditions, meet Thunder and leave feeling like you're a part of Vikes Nation. |
2:00 p.m. | Student panel | Come hear from current UVic students as they share their experiences, tips and wisdom. Bring any questions you might have for them! |
2:30 p.m. | Speed Friending | Participate in an interactive, small group meet & greet session to get to know your fellow new students. |
2:50 p.m. | Campus tour | Get to know the UVic campus with an in-person tour led by an upper-year UVic student. They'll help you get acquainted with campus buildings, introduce you to campus resources and share some of the tips and tricks they have learned as a UVic student. |
4:15 p.m. | Social activities | Spend some time getting to know your fellow new students while eating delicious food, playing games, creating art and more. |
Registration
May Orientation is for all new undergraduate and graduate first-year, transfer and exchange students. All students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Online registration has now closed. In-person registration will be available outside the Upper Lounge starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.
UVic Orientation and the Office of Student Life are committed to making our events as accessible and barrier-free as possible. If you have any accessibility needs in order to participate in our events, please provide details when you register and/or contact us at orientation@uvic.ca.