Our incoming graduate student orientation has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th. This will be an all day event. More details will follow in the coming months.
Please refer to UBC 501 to find key information for incoming students.
If you have questions about orientation events, please email gradadmin.ubco@ubc.ca.
schedule of Events
TBD
GRADUATE STUDENT SPACES
UBC’s Okanagan campus offers two spaces for exclusive use by graduate students. Access to both areas is granted to current graduate students who agree to abide by the terms and conditions mentioned below. Learn more about graduate student spaces.
To gain access to graduate student spaces, please submit the Graduate Student Space Access Request Form below. If you are attending Graduate Student Orientation Day, you will receive your key card to these spaces then. If you are unable to attend, you will receive an email with instructions on where to pick-up your key card.
Graduate Student Space Access Request
Please use UBC or other institutional email addresses when completing this form. Gmail is blocking system notifications. Graduate students submit this form to obtain access to spaces on campus including the Graduate Student Collegium (ASC 460) and Graduate Student Commons (COM 310).
UBC 501
UBC 501 is a self-guided, online orientation designed to help prepare you for your arrival at UBC Okanagan. UBC 501 is made up of five modules and can be accessed anywhere, anytime with an internet connection. Each module takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. The modules cover topics such as graduate student expectations, working with your supervisor, familiarizing yourself with Kelowna and the Okanagan, history and traditions of UBC Okanagan and important on-campus resources to help you along the way.