New Student Campus Tours

September 4, 7 and 8, 2026

Students on a campus tour, outside on the Quad

Get ready for your first term at UVic with a New Student Campus Tour! All new students starting in September are encouraged to join a 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 favorite campus hangouts, athletic facilities, dining services, community events, and more.

New Student campus tours are open to all new undergraduate and graduate students.

Register for a New Student Campus Tour

Tour Schedule 

Tours take approximately 90 minutes. 

Friday, September 4

Check-in for tours on Friday takes place in the Jamie Cassels Centre lobby. Check-in opens 15 minutes before tours start. 

  • 9:00 a.m. (for International students only)  
  • 11:00 a.m. (for Graduate students only*) 
  • 1:15 p.m. (Low-sensory tours) 

*The Graduate Student tour will start for the Hickman building lobby, following the Graduate Student Welcome.

Monday, September 7 

Check-in for all tours on Monday takes place in the McKinnon gym, entering by Gabriola Road. Check in opens 15 minutes before tour starts. 

  •  9:30 a.m. 
  • 10:15 a.m. 
  • 11:00 a.m. 
  • 11:30 a.m.  
  • 12:15 p.m 
  • 1:00 p.m. 
  • 2:00 p.m. 
  • 2:45 p.m.  

Tuesday, September 8 

Check-in for all tours on Tuesday takes place in the McKinnon gym, entering by Gabriola Road. Check-in opens 15 minutes before tours tart. 

  • 10:30 a.m. 
  • 11:30 a.m. 
  • 12:45 p.m. 
  • 1:15 p.m. 
  • 1:45 p.m. 
  • 2:30 p.m.  

Students registered for a tour will receive an email reminder with check-in information the week before their tour. Drop-in spots may be available based on attendance. Come see us at the tour check-in 15 minutes before the tour you would like to attend.

For questions about New Student Campus Tours, please email

Low-sensory tours

Low-sensory tours are a quieter and more relaxed way to explore UVic. In your tour, you will learn about campus services and resources available. You will be guided by current UVic students who have received additional training in creating a welcoming, low-sensory experience to support a variety of access needs. This tour follows a slower pace, visits quieter spaces when possible, and is designed to reduce sensory stimulation. A low-sensory tour will be offered on Friday, September 4.