New students

Starting at UVic can be a major transition as you adjust to new academic expectations, a new social scene and perhaps a new home. We offer lots of different supports to help you make that transition as smooth as possible.

Orientation

Whether you’re starting at UVic in September, January or May, we offer an orientation program to welcome you to our community. By participating in orientation, you’ll meet new friends, get to know campus services and gain insight in how to succeed at UVic. 

New student essentials video series

Get ready to dive deep into university life with our New Student Essentials video series where fellow students share their top tips and tricks to help you thrive at UVic!

@UVicYearOne

@UVicYearOne is the Instagram community we’ve built just for new students. Join us for community, contests and important information.

New student checklist

There are always lots of administrative tasks that you need to do when starting at UVic. We've compiled them into one New Student Checklist for your convenience.

New student handbook

Our online New Student Handbook provides an easy-to-access overview of UVic's support services and programs. We have also included information about the many opportunities to get involved and make a difference inside and outside the classroom and some tips and tricks for how to truly thrive at university.