Hey UBC Sauder!

What will orientations look like this year?

We are planning to deliver a fun orientation experience. Help welcome 600+ new-to-Sauder students this orientations through Imagine Day and The Spark!

Ignite: Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation (July 23, 2024)

On July 23rd, we are hosting a live virtual orientation called Ignite! This is a great opportunity to prepare for your arrival and to meet your classmates. We will introduce you to an academic advisor, current students, a professor, and to your class! This event is open to all new to UBC Sauder (first year and transfer) students.

We are hosting two sessions to accommodate different time zones:

• Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30AM (PST)
• Tuesday, July 23 at 6PM (PST) 

Jump Start (August 27 to 30, 2024)

• Register by June 27 via this link: you.ubc.ca/jump-start-vancouver
• The above dates reflect the residence stream. The Collegia (commuter) stream will run August 30 – September 1, 2024)
• For all newly admitted first-year students
• Students will participate in group components to help them make friends and feel prepared to start their academic journey at UBC

Imagine UBC (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)

• For all newly admitted first-year and transfer undergraduate students
• Students will meet a faculty member and other new UBC Sauder students, be officially welcomed by the Dean, participate in a pep rally, and learn about involvement opportunities across campus

The Spark (September 6 and 7, 2024)

• For all new-to-UBC students which includes students admitted to Year 1 and transfer students
• We are planning for an in-person experience in which students will be in groups with others in their cohort, participating in fun games and small group activities.