Faculty tours and events
What are UVic faculty tours and events?
Faculty tours and events let you explore UVic’s academic spaces in person. You’ll visit classrooms, labs and studios, meet faculty and staff, and discover how each program connects classroom learning with real-world experience. See the full schedule of faculty tours and events below.
Why should I join a faculty tour at Explore UVic?
Joining a faculty tour helps you picture your future at UVic. You’ll see where you’ll learn, meet professors and current students, and get firsthand insight into what studying your program is really like.
Can I visit more than one faculty?
Yes. You can attend multiple tours and events to explore different faculties, compare learning environments, and discover which programs and spaces feel like the best fit for your interests and goals.
What will I learn during a faculty tour?
You’ll learn what makes each program unique—like hands-on labs, co-op opportunities and small class sizes—and how UVic helps you build skills, confidence and community throughout your degree.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
All faculty activities are scheduled in Pacific Time.
Gustavson School of Business
Open Doors with Gustavson
Are you a high school student with big dreams and a passion for business? If so, our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program is your gateway to a world of opportunities, where you can acquire valuable skills and carve out your unique path to success.
Meet Andrea Felix de la Rosa, our dedicated Gustavson Education and Recruitment Advisor, along with two remarkable BCom alumni, Ashley Campbell (class of ‘22) and Katherine Xu (class of ‘20). They’re here to give you an exciting glimpse into the incredible journey our students embark on, the achievements they celebrate and the impact they make.
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
- 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
David Strong Building lecture theatre C103
Engineering and Computer Science
Information fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Building tours
- 10:30 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
Engineering Lab Wing lobby
Clubs fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fine Arts
Information fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fine Arts Building lobby
Art History and Visual Studies tours
- 11:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 12:15 PM
- 12:45 PM
- 1:15 PM
- 1:45 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
Fine Arts Building, room 115
Music tours
- 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
MacLaurin Building B-Wing, upstairs lobby
Music information session and audition demonstration
- 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
MacLaurin Building B-Wing, room B037
Theatre tours
- 11:00 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 2:30 PM
Phoenix Theatre lobby
Attend a live student performance of The Box.
If you’re curious about studying Theatre at UVic, this is a great chance to see what it’s all about! Join us for a fun and welcoming afternoon with free pizza, a live student performance of The Box, and a Q&A with faculty and students — it’s the perfect event to build your day around.
- 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Pizza lunch for prospective Theatre students and Theatre faculty, staff and current students in the Phoneix Theatre lobby
- 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM: Find your seat in the Phoenix Theatre
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Watch The Box
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Q&A with Theatre faculty, staff and students
About The Box
Written in 1974 by Sheldon Rosen, and presented at the Phoenix Theatre with an all-student cast and creative team, The Box takes us on a coming of age roller coaster. Haunted by an unopened gift, two friends struggle between facing reality and keeping their dreams alive.
Visual Arts tours
- 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
Visual Arts Building lobby
Student writing showcase
- 11:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
Fine Arts Building, room 106
Humanities
Information fair
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
McPherson Library Student lounge to the right of the main entrance
Building tours
- 11:00 AM
- 12:45 PM
- 2:30 PM
McPherson Library, Room 129, opposite the Faculty of Humanities fair
Science
Information fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bob Wright Centre lobby
Telescope tours
- 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Bob Wright Centre, 5th floor
Biology tours
- 11:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 12:45 PM
- 1:15 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
- 3:15 PM
Bob Wright Centre lobby
Earth and Ocean Sciences lab tours
- 11:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 12:45 PM
- 1:15 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM
- 3:15 PM
Bob Wright Centre lobby
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry tours
- 11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Bob Wright Centre lobby
Social Sciences
Information fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
David Strong Building lobby
Anthropology Teaching Lab tours
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Anthropology table
Economics Lab tours
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Economics table
Environmental Studies tours
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Environmental Studies table
Geography Lab Tours
- 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Geography table
Visual Anthropology Lab tours
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Anthropology table
Zooarchaeology Lab tours
- 12:30 PM
- 1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
David Strong Building lobby, Zooarchaeology table
Library
Tours
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sketchnoting: Doodle your way to better grades
This workshop introduces sketchnoting, a method of visual note-taking. Sketchnoting combines handwriting, drawings and typography to support memory and understanding.
In this workshop, you will learn basic design principles for layout and typography. You will also practice using shapes and simple figures to represent concepts. By the end, you will be able to listen, process and sketch key ideas to improve your recall and communication.
- 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Island Medical Program
Did you know you could go to medical school on Vancouver Island? Thanks to a partnership between UBC, UVic and Island Health, the Island Medical Program delivers the UBC MD undergraduate program right here at UVic. Island Medical Program students receive the same world-class education as UBC medical students, but in a smaller class and with access to clinical experiences across Vancouver Island. Our close-knit cohorts also take part in plenty of hands-on learning, extracurricular and research opportunities, and mentorships with people working in our region’s medical community.
Information fair
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sngequ House first floor lobby