You are probably wondering how to get started at UFV. It might even look like a difficult process, however we are here to help with our three part International Student Orientation.
Starting first with Part 1: Online Pre-Semester Prep Session, where you will learn important information to prepare for starting your journey at UFV. This occurs about one month before the start of the semester.
Then Part 2: Orientation Day (mandatory), where you will Check-in, meet the UFV International team, and get to know the UFV Abbotsford Campus. This occurs a few days before the start of the semester
Lastly is Part 3: Welcome meal. We invite you to join us for a fun meal where you can meet other new students as well as current students and UFV Staff. This occurs around one week after the beginning of the semester.
International Student Orientation
| Date | What's happening? |
|---|---|
| Aug 5 2025 | Part 1: Preparing for Canada - Online Info Session |
| Aug 6 2025 | Part 1: Navigating Student Accounts - Online Info Session |
| Aug 7 2025 | Part 1: Medical Overview - Online Info Session |
| Aug 8 2025 | Part 1: Housing - Online Info Session |
| Sept 2 2025 | Part 2: International Student Orientation Day - In-Person (Mandatory) |
| Sept 5 2025 | Part 2: Drop in SIN Clinic is the Global Lounge (B223) |
| Sept 12 2025 | Part 3: Welcome Meal- meet other students and make new friends! |
Note: The information in Part 1 is very important. We strongly recommend that you attend the online sessions or watch the recordings.
For updates about Orientation and other events, follow UFV International on Instagram at @ufv_international.
How to join International Student Orientation:
Get the iCent App
As a new student, you are required to sign up for iCent. You will find all the resources, forms, and checklists you need, in one convenient app.
- Download the iCent app (available at the Apple Store and Google Play Store). If you are unable to download the app, visit the iCent web app.
- Select "Canada" as your institution country.
- Select "University of the Fraser Valley" as your institution name.
- Enter your UFV email and the same password you created for myUFV (Visit Set up your UFV accounts page to learn how to set up your myUFV account and created a password yet.)
- Complete your profile.
Download iCent (Apple) Download iCent (Android) iCent Web App
As an incoming international student, we will also invite you to join International Student Orientation by:
- Sending you a personal invitation at your UFV email address.
- Putting a general invitation on our Instagram page, @ufv_international.
If you have not already done it, set up your UFV accounts now. We send information about orientation to your UFV email address, and we will continue to use the address for other messages throughout your time at UFV.
Live online information sessions - August 5-8, 2025
Part 1 includes live sessions where we guide you through practical things such as:
- Preparing for Canada
- Digital Tools
- Medical insurance
- Academic support services
- Immigration workshops
- Campus resources
- How to use student accounts: myClass, myUFV, and Outlook
How to attend the Part 1 online sessions
Zoom Link will be provided by email a few weeks before the sessions.
If you have not received these links, please contact ges@ufv.ca
Schedule conflict? We record the main sessions so you can review them on iCent. You can also watch earlier recorded orientation sessions but some information may not be accurate for your upcoming semester.
When Part 1 starts
Part 1 of orientation will take place roughly four weeks before your first semester.
- Fall semester: starts early August
- Winter semester: starts early December
- Summer semester: starts early April