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!
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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 UVic Undergraduate Student Society (UVSS) and the Graduate Student Society (GSS) will be announced over the summer.
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Monday, August 18 to Saturday, September 5, 2025 International Student Orientation ProgramsThe 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. |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 International Student WelcomeInternational 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. |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 Graduate Student WelcomePresented by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Society. 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 |
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August 29 - September 2, 2025 New Student Campus ToursGet 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 |
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Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1, 2025 Residence OrientationResidence 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 |
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 New Student WelcomeThe 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 |
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Undergraduate student faculty sessionsGet 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 |
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Friday, September 5, 2025 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ThunderFestJoin Vikes Nation 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 UVic Vikes Varsity teams, make some new friends, learn about Vikes Recreation clubs + 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 |