More than 1,000 students are moving into campus residences Sunday, September 2 starting at 8:30 a.m.
It’s a busy few days as the campus welcomes new and returning students
The end of summer heralds a hive of activity as staff and faculty at UBC’s Okanagan campus gear up for a busy September. Two signature events on campus next week are student Move-in Day and Create.
What: Student Move-in Day
Who: Students moving into on-campus residences
When: Sunday, September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: UBC’s Okanagan campus
It’s a finely-tuned, well-choreographed undertaking. In the matter of a few hours, UBC staff and student volunteers manage to move more than 1,000 new students into the eight different residence buildings.
Carloads of students arrive at Parking Lot H at designated times. As the cars approach the residences, more than 100 UBC Okanagan Heat student-athletes will be ready to help unload the vehicles and carry personal belongings to a student’s designated dorm.
Once all the moving boxes are unloaded and students are settled in their rooms, parents are encouraged to attend Parent Conference, a series of information sessions outlining what they can expect during their child’s transition to university and introducing the various UBC resources available to students. Parents of students living both on- and off-campus should attend the information meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
At the same time, students will attend a mandatory meeting with their resident advisors. Topics ranging from financial information, student wellbeing, campus life, and academic expectations, will be discussed with the students.
What: Create New Student Orientation
Who: All new-to-UBC students
When: Tuesday, September 4 starting at 9 a.m. with events throughout the day
Where: Gymnasium, UBC’s Okanagan campus
Before UBC Okanagan students hit the books this semester, they are encouraged to participate in Create, a daylong series of activities taking place September 4.
Create is UBC’s Okanagan campus’ new student orientation program. The day is filled with orientation activities that are meant to set the tone for the academic year. The events are fun and informative, providing the newest members of campus details about the people, places, activities and resources available.
A welcome ceremony takes place in the gymnasium starting at 9 a.m. when UBC President Santa Ono will address the students. The morning concludes with campus tours, meet the faculty sessions, and Showcase.
Showcase, which takes place behind the University Centre building, begins at 1 p.m. Local businesses, not-for-profit agencies, on-campus clubs, course unions, and campus partners will be on hand to promote their services. Showcase activities also include a dunk tank, where some faculty members have volunteered to be dunked, a fire safety demonstration at 3 p.m. with the Kelowna Fire department, and a relax zone that includes games, food trucks and selfies with the UBC Okanagan Heat mascot Scorch.
About UBC’s Okanagan campus
UBC’s Okanagan campus is an innovative hub for research and learning in the heart of British Columbia’s stunning Okanagan Valley. Ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, UBC is home to bold thinking and discoveries that make a difference. Established in 2005, the Okanagan campus combines a globally recognized UBC education with a tight-knit and entrepreneurial community that welcomes students and faculty from around the world. For more visit ok.ubc.ca.
