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Annual events

Kickback: Black student welcome and resource fair

Kickback is our yearly welcome event. Folks on campus can stop by to mingle and grab a bite to eat while enjoying great music, playing lawn games, and more.

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Black student resource fair

New for 2026, the Black Student Resource Fair is hosted by the Black Student Success Program alongside our annual Kickback welcome event. The fair offers new and returning Black students with an opportunity to connect with campus services, student organizations, community partners, and support networks dedicated to student success and well-being.

The Resource Fair is designed to help students build meaningful connections, learn about available academic, cultural, wellness, leadership, and career resources, and foster a sense of belonging within the campus community. Attendees will have the chance to engage with representatives, ask questions, and discover opportunities that will support your personal, academic, and professional journeys.

Join us to connect, build community, and start the academic year with the knowledge and support needed to thrive.

Destination UBC for Black students

Join us at Destination UBC and start building your community. Meet fellow admitted students, staff (including the Black Student Success Coordinator), and connect with current UBC students. You will also learn more about the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program and the clubs, societies, and resources available on campus.

Destination UBC is held each year in May.

Learn more about Destination UBC

2026 UBC Black Student Leadership Summit

January 30 to 31, 2026 | Free | Applications closed

The inaugural UBC Black Student Leadership Summit is a two-day experience focused on leadership, learning, and connection.

Taking place January 30–31, 2026, the Summit will bring together Black students from UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver to:

  • Strengthen leadership skills and experiences that create impact within the UBC community and beyond.
  • Build a lasting network of Black student leaders, mentors, and peers.
  • Explore the unique dimensions of Black leadership at UBC, recognizing both opportunities and systemic challenges.
  • Engage directly with Black mentors, community leaders, and alumni.

Airfare, accommodations, and other travel expenses will be covered for successful Summit applicants.

Applications are now closed.