Your first day at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver is coming up fast! Once ²â´Ç³Ü’v±ð accepted your offer, ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð ready to start thinking about the orientation options available for you this summer. Together, ³Ù³ó±ð²â’r±ð designed to help you meet your first university friends, get ready to learn in a university setting, and hit the ground running as soon as classes begin in September.Ìý
Academic EssentialsÌý
Academic Essentials is an online program designed to help prepare you for success as you transition to university. The program offers four courses: University Learning in the Age of AI,ÌýReading and Writing at University,ÌýReadiness for University Mathematics, andÌýLive Well to Learn Well. You can choose to take one course, a few, or all four depending on your interests and goals.ÌýÌý
Each course is offered online in a self-paced, self-directed format and is supported by facilitators who are current ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ undergraduate students. Along the way, they will help guide you through the course material, share their own first-year experiences, and offer practical tips for academic success.Ìý
Together, the Academic Essentials courses will help you build academic skills, strengthen your confidence and readiness for university, connect you with learning and wellness resources, and prepare you for today’s evolving learning environment, including the growing presence of AI in education.Ìý
Who should take partÌý
All incoming first-year students to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver are encouraged to participate.Ìý
Dates and deadlinesÌý
Academic Essentials runs from July 6 to August 14.  Registration opens June 8.
Jump Start at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ VancouverÌý
Jump Start at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver is a three-day orientation program designed to give you a first look at university life, let you meet your professors and academic community, and help you make your first university friends at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver.Ìý
You can take part in Jump Start’s commuter stream or residence stream, depending on whether you’ll be living on- or off-campus in your first term. In both streams, you’ll enjoy scheduled group events with your classmates, as well as sessions and offerings you can take part in at your own pace. You’ll be assigned to a learning community which will be led by two upper-year students and a faculty fellow. Together, you’ll take part in fun activities like trivia nights, sports, dance tutorials, and art activities, as well as opportunities to explore campus and learn how to successfully transition from high school student to university scholar.Ìý
Who should take partÌý
All first-year students coming to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver from high school are encouraged to participate.Ìý
Dates and deadlinesÌý
Jump Start at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver runs from September 2 to September 4, and Jump Start move-in day for residence students is on September 1.
Registration closes July 2.
Imagine ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½Ìý
is an exciting full-day event that welcomes new students to the campus community and helps them get acquainted with university life. For most students, Imagine ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ replaces the first day of classes. If you are a first-year student, you will have the chance to meet other students in your faculty, your Dean, and some of your future professors. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about support services available on campus and get introduced to hundreds of student clubs and groups to help you make friends and get involved. If you are coming to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ from another university or college, Imagine ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is also for you! By participating in Imagine, you’ll be able to make connections that will help kick start your ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ experience.Ìý
Who should take partÌý
All first year, transfer, and returning undergraduate students coming to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Vancouver are encouraged to participate.Ìý
Dates and deadlinesÌý
Imagine ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ happens on September 8. There is no need to register.Ìý
In late August, every first-year student will receive an email outlining their detailed Imagine Day schedule.Ìý