Create attendee schedules
Thanks for registering for Create, UBCO’s flagship orientation event for new students! We can’t wait to see you on campus September 1 for a full day of fun, connection, and discovery.
Create new student orientation
Monday, September 1, 2025
You can expect to receive an email from us with your orientation group number. Your group includes an Orientation Leader and other students from your Faculty who will be your companions for the day as you explore campus and meet new people.
If you have not received an email or do not know your group number, stop by our welcome tents on the Commons field between 8:30-9am and our orientation team will help you find your group.
Each group has a slightly different schedule — find your group’s schedule below.
2025 group schedules
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Check in Look for the tents on the Commons field and collect your Welcome Bag! You’ll be directed from there to join your group |
| 9 am | Introductions Icebreakers and Introductions with your group, led by your Orientation Leader (OL) |
| 9:30 am | Kickoff Our Welcome presentation in the gym, featuring UBCO Leadership, student performances, and chances to show off your school spirit for prizes |
| 10:45 am | Get involved presentation Presentation about how to get involved on campus, shared by your Orientation Leaders |
| Starting at 11:30 am | Lunch Each group will have approximately 45 minutes for lunch. Start times are staggered to reduce wait times (your Orientation Leader will tell you when it’s your group’s turn for lunch).Read more about lunch options below |
| 12 to 4 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Check in Look for the tents on the Commons field and collect your Welcome Bag! You’ll be directed from there to join your group |
| 9 am | Introductions Icebreakers and Introductions with your group, led by your Orientation Leader (OL) |
| 9:30 am | Kickoff Our Welcome presentation in the gym featuring UBCO Leadership, student performances, and chances to show off your school spirit for prizes |
| 10:45 am | Get involved presentation Presentation about how to get involved on campus, shared by your Orientation Leaders |
| 11:30 am | Optional drop-in sessions Take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time. |
| Starting at 12:15 | Lunch Each group will have approximately 45 minutes for lunch. Start times are staggered to reduce wait times (your Orientation Leader will tell you when it’s your group’s turn for lunch). Read more about lunch options below |
| 1 to 4 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time. |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Check in Look for the tents on the Commons field and collect your Welcome Bag! You’ll be directed from there to join your group |
| 9 am | Introductions Icebreakers and Introductions with your group, led by your Orientation Leader (OL) |
| 9:15 am | Get involved presentation Presentation about how to get involved on campus, shared by your Orientation Leaders |
| 10 to 10:45 am | Optional drop-in session Take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| 11 am
(Meet at 10:45 am) |
Kickoff Meet your Orientation Leader on the Commons field at 10:45, then make your way with your group to the gym for our Welcome presentation featuring UBCO Leadership, student performances, and chances to show off your school spirit for prizes |
| 12:15 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session.View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| Starting at 1 pm | Lunch Each group will have approximately 45 minutes for lunch. Start times are staggered to reduce wait times (your Orientation Leader will tell you when it’s your group’s turn for lunch).Read more about lunch options below 👇 |
| 1:45 to 4 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session.View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Check in Look for the tents on the Commons field and collect your Welcome Bag! You’ll be directed from there to join your group |
| 9 am | Introductions Icebreakers and Introductions with your group, led by your Orientation Leader (OL) |
| 9:15 am | Get involved presentation Presentation about how to get involved on campus, shared by your Orientation Leaders |
| 10-10:45 am | Optional drop-in session Take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| 11 am
(Meet at 10:45 am) |
Kickoff Meet your Orientation Leader on the Commons field at 10:45, then make your way with your group to the gym for our Welcome presentation featuring UBCO Leadership, student performances, and chances to show off your school spirit for prizes |
| 12:15 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
| Starting at 1:45 pm | Lunch Each group will have approximately 45 minutes for lunch. Start times are staggered to reduce wait times (your Orientation Leader will tell you when it’s your group’s turn for lunch). Read more about lunch options below |
| 2:30 to 4 pm | Flex time Take a campus tour, stop by Showcase information fair, or take in an optional drop-in session. View the full list of optional activities you can do during flex time |
Note: During our core presentation block (9 am to 12 pm), we offer a quiet, low-stimulation room for anyone needing a break from the festivities in FIP 124.
Flex time activities
We also offer additional optional drop-in activities throughout the day, including lawn games, budget and banking presentations, campus tours, and other activities to help you get to know campus and other students.
Lunch options
- Meal Plan Holders: Lunch at Pritchard Dining Hall, with all-you-care-to-eat dining, is included in your plan
- No Meal Plan? You can:
- Pay at Pritchard Dining Hall ($18 for all-you-care-to-eat dining; debit, credit, or cash)
- Bring your own lunch
- Join the Create Pizza Party in the Sunshine Cafeteria (Register in advance for the $5 Pizza Pass online and keep your confirmation email to show on the day. Limited cash sales will be available at the event.)
