Jump Start Orientation
September 3 to 7
Open to all new students beginning their studies at UBC this September, UBC’s flagship multi-day orientation is designed to introduce you to campus life, your faculty, and new friends.
Registration link coming soon
Residence Move-In Day
September 2
If you are will be living on campus, you will be able to move into your residence room on the first day of Jump Start (Wednesday).
Incoming Graduate Student Orientation
September 3
This year’s Incoming Graduate Student Orientation features a day of core workshops and events. Incoming Graduate Student Orientation is open to all graduate students who will be starting their programs in September 2026 and all graduate students who began their programs in January 2026 and May 2026.
Register for this session via the Jump Start Orientation link
Accessibility
UBC provides individual support designed to remove barriers for students with a disability or ongoing medical condition.
Please contact the College of Graduate Studies to discuss any accessibility accommodations we can provide to support your participation in Grad Student Orientation by emailing gradadmin.ubco@ubc.ca.
graduate student orientation schedule
Coming Summer 2026
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. Learn more about graduate student spaces.
To gain access to graduate student spaces, please submit the Space Access Request form.
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.