Winter O Welcome
January 10–29, 2022
Winter O Welcome is the best way to get to know the people, places, activities, and resources available to you at UBCO. This year’s programming includes a series of events—virtual and in-person—taking place over several weeks. Pick and choose what events work for you!
Not a new student? That’s okay! All students are welcome to sign up for Winter O Welcome sessions.
Schedule of Activities
Monday, January 10 – Saturday, January 29
| Monday, January 10 | 5:30–7 pm Winter O Welcome Opening Session |
| Tuesday, January 11 | 9–10 am Focusing on School |
| 11 am–12:30 pm Campus Tour | |
| Wednesday, January 12 | 9:30–10 am Who is GEO? |
| 6–8 pm Speed Friending | |
| Thursday, January 13 | 11 am–12 pm UBC Okanagan’s Relationship with the Host Nation |
| 12–1 pm Time Management and Goal Setting | |
| 7–8 pm Virtual Games Night |
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| Friday, January 14 | 1-2:30 pm Campus Tour |
| Saturday, January 15 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm Winter Shopping Trip |
| Monday, January 17 | 3–4 pm Focusing on School |
| Tuesday, January 18 | 9–11 am Tea with Tuum Est |
| 4–5:30 pm Campus Tour | |
| Wednesday, January 19 | 12–2 pm Tea with Tuum Est |
| 3–4 pm Time Management and Goal Setting | |
| 5–6:30 pm Ubuntu Chat and Music with Lady Dia and Trophy | |
| Thursday, January 20 | 12–2 pm Tea with Tuum Est |
| 6–7 pm Tuum Est Trivia | |
| Saturday, January 22 | 12:30–6 pm Big White Tubing |
| Monday, January 24 | 5:30–7 pm GEO Settlement Series |
| Tuesday, January 25 | 6–8 pm Queer Tie-Dye Night |
| Saturday, January 29 | 4–8 pm UBCO Heat Face Painting and Home Game |
Want to learn more about each event? View the Events Calendar for full details.
Learning Conversations and Study With Me sessions
Connect with peers to form study groups or practice your English. Find sessions by logging in here.
Other UBCO events
Check the UBCO Events Calendar and the UBCO Students Union Events Calendar for other great events happening at UBCO.
Graduate Students
Check out Winter Welcome Week hosted by the College of Graduate Studies.
