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Create new student orientation
With an emphasis on forging connections—to people, places, services, and resources—Create is your day-long introduction to all things UBCO. Our flagship orientation program is strongly recommended for all students who are new to UBC Okanagan campus.
UBC 101
From textbooks to housing, medical insurance to degree planning, our online orientation provides a critical foundation of university and campus knowledge to help you succeed once you begin classes. Once you are enrolled at UBC, you will be auto-enrolled into your assigned stream of UBC 101. View the UBC 101 content anytime by clicking the link to UBC 101 on your Canvas dashboard.
Enhanced & extended orientations
Jump Start
Scheduled the week before Create, Jump Start is an enhanced three-day orientation for students who are entering their first year at UBC Okanagan directly from high school. Jump Start is designed to introduce you to the university, let you meet your faculty, and help you make your first friends at UBC Okanagan.
Whether you are an international or domestic student, Jump Start will provide you an opportunity to get to know your UBCO community before the academic term begins. Jump Start features a number of academic, social, and cultural activities throughout the week to help you prepare for life at UBCO.
Indigenous Student Orientation
Open to all First Nations (status and non-status), Metis, and Inuit students new to UBC’s Okanagan campus, Indigenous Student Orientation is designed to help familiarize Indigenous students with UBCO, build a sense of community, and prepare for a successful first term.
Graduate Student Orientation
Learn information about the College of Graduate Studies, UBC graduate student resources, student and supervisor roles, scholarships and awards, and the opportunity to meet fellow graduate students.
Black Student Orientation
Build community, get support, and connect with Black-identifying student groups.
Queer Orientation
Build connections and celebrate UBCO’s diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Parent resources
Sending your student to university is a major event. As a parent, guardian, or family member, you should know that UBC’s Okanagan campus has systems and resources in place to promote your student’s academic and social development and ensure their health and safety.
Additional programs
Welcome Activities
Orientation continues into September with programs and events for new students.
Winter Orientation
UBC’s Okanagan campus orientation program for all new-to-UBC students beginning in January.
