Participating in Student Orientation events and activities are a great way to get prepared for your first semester at UFV. Whether you're coming right from high school, transferring from another post-secondary institution, or returning to school after taking some time off, UFV's orientation events will set you up for success!
Worried about finding your way around campus? Sign up for a guided wayfinding tour of the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. This opportunity is available for new students, as well as any students who haven't had a chance to visit a UFV campus yet during their studies.
This in-person event for new students takes place on the first day of the semester at the Abbotsford campus location. Meet UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean, the Dean from your faculty of study, your Student Union Society president, and the incredible students and support staff who are here to help you every step of the way throughout your educational journey at UFV.
This optional non-credit online orientation course covers everything you need to know about studying at UFV. Learn how to understand your course requirements and expectations, and how UFV's supportive student services can help you throughout your studies at UFV. Modules will be released before the start of classes.
This helpful list of next steps is designed for students who have accepted their offer of admission, and paid the tuition deposit. Find everything you need to know to plan your schedule, register for courses, fund your education, and find accommodations for your first semester at UFV.
Are you a current UFV student looking gain volunteer experience while making a difference on campus? Join the Orientation Ambassador program! Make new friends, learn new skills, and give back by supporting new students as they begin their studies at UFV.
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UFV is located in the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples, where Halq’améylem is spoken. The Halq’améylem word given to us for Student Orientation is Tl’etl’axel, which means "to invite people to gather in one community."
Visit our New Students page to learn more about the meaning behind the the Orienation logo, and Chantelle Trainor-Matties - the Indigenous graphic designer and UFV alum who created it.
