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Winter O Welcome
January 9–27, 2023
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 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 to continue to get connected and find your community on campus.
Schedule highlights
| Monday, January 9 | 4-5 pm Campus tour |
| Wednesday, January 11 | 5:30-7 pm Winter O Welcome dinner |
| Thursday, January 12 | 4-5 pm Campus tour |
| Friday, January 13 | 5-7 pm Speed friending (undergraduate) |
| 6:30-8:30 pm Speed friending (graduate) | |
| Saturday, January 14 | 9 am-3 pm Sncewips Museum tour (pending) |
| Tuesday, January 17 | 12-1:30 pm International student settlement workshop |
| Wednesday, January 18 | 10 am-2 pm Student Learning Hub open house |
| 12-1:30 pm Who is GEO? | |
| Thursday, January 19 | 10 am-2 pm Student Learning Hub open house |
| 2 pm Learning tips for term 2 | |
| Friday, January 20 | 5-7 pm Queer tie-dye night |
| Saturday, January 21 | 11:30-6 pm Big White tubing |
| Thursday, January 26 | 6:30-8:30 pm Skating (undergraduate) |
| Friday, January 27 | 6:30-8:30 pm Skating (graduate) |
Want to learn more about each event? View the Events Calendar for full details
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.
