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Getting prepared for your first term at UBC Okanagan can seem complicated at times. UBC 101 is here to help! UBC 101 is an online program that is available on Canvas for all new-to-UBC students who have accepted their offer of admission.
There are two streams of UBC 101 – An Indigenous student stream and a general student stream that run from mid-May to August. Your assigned stream of UBC 101 will help you get ready for your time at UBC Okanagan. 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 arrive on campus. UBC 101 is designed to provide a general introduction for new students to all things UBCO, and will:
UBC 101’s general student stream contains modules that will be released every week between mid-May and mid-August. Most students will complete the weekly modules in less than one hour per week—a small investment of time that will pay off big when you arrive on campus. Your learning will be led by an upper-year UBC Okanagan student (your Student Connect – Transition Specialist) who can answer your questions and help you take care of the essentials before classes start. The program also features opportunities to connect with other new students and campus experts throughout the summer through discussion boards, workshops, and virtual events.
UBC 101’s Indigenous student stream is designed for Self-Identified Indigenous students. This version of UBC 101 is self-paced, takes about two hours, and can be completed anytime between mid-May and mid-August. As an Indigenous student in this stream, your learning will be supported by the Indigenous Programs and Services Office and the Indigenous peer mentor team. The Indigenous Student Stream will give you all the basic information you need prior to attending Indigenous Student Orientation.
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: canvas.ubc.ca
You will receive communications and updates about the content within Canvas.
If you do not have access to UBC 101 on your Canvas dashboard, or feel you have been put into the incorrect stream, please email orientation.ok@ubc.ca.
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