Graduate Student Welcome

Friday, September 4, 2026

8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

UVic graduate students attending Graduate Student Orientation

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students' Society welcome new graduate students with a three-part event starting with info sessions, a campus tour and wrapping up with snacks and mingling at the Graduate Student Lounge.

Register for the Graduate Student Welcome

Arrival 

8:45 to 9 a.m.

Greetings and introductions 

9 to 10:30 a.m.

Learn about services and support for graduate students, including the GSS and how to connect with the graduate community. Get a glimpse into the Graduate Supervision Policy and hear from current graduate students about working with an academic supervisor.

Graduate Student Campus Tour

10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A 90-minute campus tour led by current graduate students. Tours groups will depart from the Graduate Student Welcome in the Hickman Building (HHB). The tour will end at the Halpern Centre – Graduate Student Lounge.

Graduate Student Social

12 to 3 p.m.

A casual student social with appetizers and beverages provided by Faculty of Graduate Studies.

For any questions or accessibility requests for the Graduate Welcome, please contact Yvonne Rondeau, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Graduate Studies fgscirc@uvic.ca.