Undergraduate Faculty Sessions

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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. Learn more about your faculty's welcome session below.

Students sitting together in a faculty welcome session.

Business | Education | Engineering and Computer Science | Fine Arts | Health | Humanities | Science | Social Sciences

Register for a Faculty Welcome Session

Business

Gustavson's Year 1 Welcome

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Centennial Stadium

Welcome to Gustavson! Join us to connect with your new community and start exploring what it means to be a Gustavson student. You'll meet classmates, connect with mentors, members of the BCom team, and learn more about the people, resources and opportunities that will support you throughout your degree. 

We'll also help you understand the transition from high school to university by introducing key academic expectations, and tell you about the many ways you can get involved to make the most of your time at Gustavson. 

Most importantly, this is a chance to meet new people, enjoy some food, have some fun and begin building a sense of belonging before classes get underway. 

This event is for first-year BCom students only.

Register now and be sure to provide any dietary or accessibility requirements. For questions or accessibility requests, please contact Andrea Felix de la Rosa at .

Education

Welcome to the Faculty of Education 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. 

David Lam Auditorium Lobby, MacLaurin Building

Whether your learning takes place on campuses, online, or in community, in the Faculty of Education, it will be in relationship with others and with place. Across our programs, you’re part of a shared practice grounded in working together as educators, counsellors, and practitioners learning to support people, communities and future generations. Our Education Welcome event offers a chance to begin making those connections and to see yourself as part of our larger community.

Breakout Sessions

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The breakout sessions are hosted by our program experts—advisors, instructors, and staff—that will provide you with the information, guidance and advice you’ll need to begin your programs. 

  • B.Ed Elementary Curriculum Year 1 Students only: Breakout session in Room D115
  • B.Ed Elementary Curriculum Students Entering Year 2 only: Breakout session in Room D288
  • Child and Youth Care Students only: Breakout session in D103 and online. Please register for the zoom link.
  • Elementary PDPP Students only: Breakout session in Room D283 
  • Secondary PDPP Students only: Breakout session in Room D207 

Pizza Lunch

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

David Lam Auditorium Lobby, MacLaurin Building

All students from the breakout sessions can head over to the lobby in front of Room A144. Pizza lunch will be provided, gluten free and vegan options available. Please register and provide your dietary restrictions if you will attend lunch!

Welcome to the Faculty of Education for All Students

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

David Lam Auditorium Lobby, MacLaurin Building

Join us as we welcome new students to the Faculty of Education and begin the academic year together. You'll hear from one of the Deans of Education and meet community members whose work spans Indigenous studies, child and youth care, early childhood development, and educational leadership. Together, they will share stories and perspectives from their work with children, families, communities and learners.

This event is for all new Education undergraduate students. 

For any questions or accessibility requests for Faculty of Education events, please contact Susan Chambers at . 

Engineering and Computer Science

Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Welcome Session 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.  

Farquhar Auditorium, Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC)

Meet key members of the Faculty, listen to talks on academic success and student experiences, and win prizes! 

Games and Team Building Activities 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Engineering and Computer Science Building Lobby

Meet classmates, participate in fun activities and challenges, and win prizes! 

These events are for all new first year students in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

For any questions or accessibility requests for Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science events, please contact Jennifer Holmes at or 250-472-5287.


Fine Arts

Fine Arts New Student Orientation

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m. 

Roger Bishop Theatre (Phoenix Theatre Building)

The Dean of Fine Arts invites all first-year and new transfer students in all five of our units (Art History & Visual Studies, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Writing) to attend this short introduction and overview of the Faculty, including tips from Fine Arts Academic Advising, Co-op + Careers and the Libraries. Students will then break into departmental groups for short, peer-led orientation sessions and facility tours, plus a brief orientation in our computer labs and a lobby info fair. You’ll come away from this session with a good understanding of your department, your student association, the facilities/equipment available to you, and who to talk to if you need assistance in the year ahead.  

This event is for all new undergraduate students in the Faculty of Fine Arts (all first-year and new transfer students).  

For any questions or accessibility requests for Faculty of Fine Arts events, please contact Sarah Murphy, Assistant to the Associate Dean of Fine Arts at

Health

Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Undergraduate Orientation 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

McKinnon Building, Room 150

Welcome to EPHE! We are excited to welcome you to the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at UVic. 

Orientation is an opportunity to meet fellow students, program leads, and staff while learning more about your program and the resources available to support your success. During the session, you will hear from program leaders, learn about student services, and have the opportunity to ask questions before classes begin. We hope the event helps you feel informed, connected, and ready to start your journey in EPHE. 

For any questions or accessibility requests for EPHE events, please contact the EPHE Program Assistant at

School of Health Information Science Undergraduate Orientation 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 

Harry Hickman Building, Room 105

Welcome HINF-ers! This event will be an opportunity to meet some of your classmates, learn more about the HINF team, your program, and to have fun! 

This event is for HINF/COMB students entering their first year only.  

For any questions or accessibility requests for this event, please contact Jenna Dobson, HINF Undergraduate Advisor, at

Humanities

Humanities Family Welcome 

Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 

SUB Upper Lounge

Parents, guardians, family and loved ones of new Humanities students are invited to meet the Dean, Annalee Lepp, and other Humanities professors; learn about the faculty; learn about Humanities co-op; and get some tips on how to support their UVic student! Join us to mingle with other Humanities families while enjoying coffee, tea, and snacks. We'll also be giving out door prizes! 

This event is for parents, guardians, family members, and supporters of all new undergraduate students in the Faculty of Humanities, including those of new transfer students. 

Humanities Academic Welcome 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. 

Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House), Room 133

Join us for a welcome to the Humanities faculty from your Dean, Annalee Lepp. You’ll hear from your Associate Dean Academic, Lisa Surridge, and a current Humanities student, who will both share their top tips for success during your first few months at university. Bring your questions! We will wrap up by taking a class photo. 

Humanities New Student Pizza Lunch and Info Fair 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12 to 2 p.m. 

Clearihue Inner Courtyard

Meet your classmates and instructors at a pizza lunch welcoming you to UVic Humanities! The Info Fair will feature our student unions and departments, Academic Advising, Office of Student Life, International Centre for Students, Libraries, and Co-op. Plus, fill out Humanities Bingo for a chance to win a prize! Gluten-free and vegan options for lunch will be available. 

Thriving 101: Your Guide to a Smarter, Stronger First Year 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House), Room 133

Learn from Psychology and Learning expert Ramin Rostampour about what recent research tells us about student behaviours that lead to university success! 

These events are for all new undergraduate students in the Faculty of Humanities, including transfer students. 

For any questions or accessibility requests for Faculty of Humanities events, please contact Lindsay Mair at

Science

Welcome to the Faculty of Science 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m OR 1 to 2:45 p.m. 

Bob Wright Centre (BWC), Room B150

Come learn what it means to be a science student at UVic. You'll learn about what you can expect academically and what supports are available to help you succeed, hear advice from upper-year students, and have a chance to witness some of our best technology and research. 

Science Faculty Fair

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bob Wright Centre Lobby

This drop-in event offers you the opportunity to meet other new science students, get to know your course unions and other science-related student clubs, meet some of your first-year professors, and spend a little more time getting to know what it's like to be a UVic Science student. Drop-in before or after your welcome presentation!

This event is for all new undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science. No registration required.

For any questions or accessibility requests for Faculty of Science events, please contact the Faculty of Science at .

Social Sciences

Social Sciences New Student Orientation   

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

UVic Farquhar Auditorium

We welcome all incoming undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Sciences to join us for the Social Sciences New Student Orientation! Learn about academic programs, academic advising resources, and student experiences in the Social Sciences. The orientation includes a student roundtable discussion on “How to Make the Most of Your Time at University” as well as student presentations on what it’s like to gain co-op work experience, get engaged in clubs, and write an honours thesis. There will also be information booths with representatives from each of our major areas of study and other services on campus in the lobby right after the event in the auditorium from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!   

This event is for all new undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

For any questions or accessibility requests for the Social Sciences New Student Orientation, please contact   .