UFV Open House
October
17
Saturday
Come visit UFV October 17, 10 am - 2 pm
Explore UFV, discover your options, and imagine where your education could take you.
UFV Open House
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Enjoy an informative, fun-filled day on campus
Open House lets you and your family learn about all that UFV has to offer. Information on programs at all our campuses will be available. Whether you've already applied to UFV or are still exploring your options, our Open House is the perfect opportunity for you to:
- Ask faculty questions about programs, and discover paths you might not have considered
- Connect with staff to learn about student support services that you can rely on as a UFV student
- Chat with current students for first-hand insights into university life
- Tour the campus: what better way to get excited about student life than to explore the grounds?
- Attend a discovery session and get a taste of what it's like to study at UFV
- Win great prizes — including UFV apparel, first-year starter packs, and more!
UFV Open House highlights
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Experience what UFV has to offer
This event is open to all potential future students and their supporters, including parents, guardians, high school counsellors and partners, educators, and friends.
How to make the most of your Open House experience
Check in at the Student Union Building or SUB (Building S), pick up your welcome tote, and grab a coffee at Fair Grounds.
Head over to the South Gym in Building E and dive into the Info Fair. You can learn more about UFV's academic programs and student services.
Dive deeper at a discovery session or a mini lecture Head to the Building E atrium for a closer look at specific programs, career pathways, and student resources in short, informative sessions led by UFV experts. Full schedule below.
45-minute campus tours leave every 10 minutes from the tent in front of the SUB, from 10:10 am to 1:10 pm. You'll explore buildings, classrooms and labs, study spaces, and more.
45-minute housing tours leave every hour between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Meet at the tent outside the SUB for a guided tour of Láléms Ye EverGreen, UFV’s student housing. Explore room options, amenities, community spaces, and discover what it’s like to live on campus!
Visit the Application Station in Evered Hall B in the SUB where you can get help submitting your application. Apply to UFV at the station and receive a free t-shirt!
Schedule
Jump into a discovery session or experience a tour or demo to get a taste of what it’s like to study with us.
| Discovery sessions & Experiences | Location |
|---|---|
| All day | |
| More Than Books: Discover the Library Makerspace Drop-in Experience the Library Makerspace, where creativity meets innovation and sustainability. Explore hands-on tools like sewing machines, weaving equipment, and 3D printers, and learn how making supports student learning through creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. |
UFV Library (Building G) |
| 10:30 am | |
| You Applied. What’s Next? Navigating the Path to UFV Duration: 15 min, repeats at 1:30 pm Not sure what happens after you apply? Join us as we guide you through each step between applying and starting classes at UFV. We’ll help you feel prepared every step of the way! |
Atrium (Building E) |
| What’s Inside a 3D Print? Geometry You Can Hold Repeats at 12:30 pm Ever wondered what a 3D-printed object looks like on the inside? Come see and touch real examples, discover the surprising patterns hidden inside them, and learn how shape helps make objects lighter, stronger, and more useful. No math background needed—just curiosity! For assistance, meet at the Math & Stats booth. Staff will escort you to the activity and back. |
Math & Stats Centre (Building G) |
| 11:00 am | |
| Investing in Your Future: Information and Resources from Financial Aid and Awards Duration: 15 min, repeats at 2 pm Financing your post-secondary education is a significant commitment. We’re here to support you with tools, advice, and access to loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Let’s explore your options together. |
Atrium (Building E) |
| Guided Chemistry Lab Tour Repeats at 1 pm Explore UFV’s undergraduate chemistry teaching labs on a guided tour, with science demonstrations at the end. For assistance, meet at the Chemistry booth in the info fair. Staff will escort you to the labs and back. |
Third floor, Building A |
| 11:30 am | |
| So, You Want to Work with People? Prepare for a Career in a Helping Profession Duration: 30 min Interested in a career that makes a difference in people’s lives? Learn about programs in the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development that lead to careers in education, social work, social services, and libraries. Find out which path might be right for you. |
Atrium (Building E) |
| 12:15 pm | |
| How Do You Prepare for a Future Nobody Can Predict? Duration: 15 min Students today face opportunities and challenges unlike any generation before them. The Social Innovation Certificate develops adaptable, future-ready skills to navigate uncertainty, complement any degree, and create meaningful impact in any field. |
Atrium (Building E) |
| 12:30 pm | |
| What’s Inside a 3D Print? Geometry You Can Hold Ever wondered what a 3D-printed object looks like on the inside? Come see and touch real examples, discover the surprising patterns hidden inside them, and learn how shape helps make objects lighter, stronger, and more useful. No math background needed—just curiosity! For assistance, meet at the Math & Stats booth. Staff will escort you to the activity and back. |
Math & Stats Centre (Building G) |
| 12:45 pm | |
| What to do With Your Arts Degree Duration: 30 min Wondering where an Arts degree can take you? Discover the diverse career pathways available to Arts graduates and learn how your skills and hands-on experiences can help you succeed in an ever-changing world of work. |
Atrium (Building E) |
| 1:00 pm | |
| Guided Chemistry Lab Tour Explore UFV’s undergraduate chemistry teaching labs on a guided tour, with science demonstrations at the end. For assistance, meet at the Chemistry booth in the info fair. Staff will escort you to the labs and back. |
Third floor, Building A |
| 1:30 pm | |
| You Applied. What’s Next? Navigating the Path to UFV Duration: 15 min Not sure what happens after you apply? Join us as we guide you through each step between applying and starting classes at UFV. We’ll help you feel prepared every step of the way! |
Atrium (Building E) |
| 2:00 pm | |
| Investing in Your Future: Information and Resources from Financial Aid and Awards Duration: 15 min Financing your post-secondary education is a significant commitment. We’re here to support you with tools, advice, and access to loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Let’s explore your options together. |
Atrium (Building E) |
| Time | Atrium (Building E) | Other locations |
|---|---|---|
| All day | More Than Books: Discover the Library Makerspace — Drop-in Location: UFV Library (Building G) |
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| 10:30 am | You Applied. What’s Next? Navigating the Path to UFV Location: Atrium (Building E) |
What’s Inside a 3D Print? Geometry You Can Hold — for assistance, meet at the Math & Stats booth Location: Math & Stats Centre (Building G) |
| 11 am | Investing in Your Future: Information and Resources from Financial Aid and Awards Location: Atrium (Building E) |
Guided Chemistry Lab Tour — for assistance, meet at the Chemistry booth Location: Third floor, Building A |
| 11:30 am | So, You Want to Work with People? Prepare for a Career in a Helping Profession Location: Atrium (Building E) |
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| 12:15 pm | How Do You Prepare for a Future Nobody Can Predict? Location: Atrium (Building E) |
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| 12:30 pm | What’s Inside a 3D Print? Geometry You Can Hold — for assistance, meet at the Math & Stats booth Location: Math & Stats Centre (Building G) |
|
| 12:45 pm | What to Do with Your Arts Degree Location: Atrium (Building E) |
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| 1 pm | Guided Chemistry Lab Tour — for assistance, meet at the Chemistry booth Location: Third floor, Building A |
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| 1:30 pm | You Applied. What’s Next? Navigating the Path to UFV Location: Atrium (Building E) |
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| 2 pm | Investing in Your Future: Information and Resources from Financial Aid and Awards Location: Atrium (Building E) |
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