International
International
UFV International Welcome Week is another term for orientation, a word that is used in Canada to describe an event that helps people learn how to be in a new environment! It is a series of events that helps you get familiar with the University of the Fraser Valley. You get to learn all about classes, programs, and life in Canada. And you also make lots of new friends!
There are two main events that are mandatory to attend. The first is your Check-in Day, please bring your documents (study permit) on your chosen check-in day. The second event is Welcome Day. Please click on the link below for a digital copy of the full UFV Welcome Week schedule.
Summer 2019, UFV Welcome Week Schedule
| Check-in Day 1 |
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Check-in is an essential step to complete before the first day of classes. You have a choice to choose either Thursday, April 25th or Friday, April 26th as your designated check-in date. Here is what you can expect:
Please complete your online registration form prior to orientation. If you have not received your registration e-mail please contact Sarah at sarah.gabor-martinez@ufv.ca Attending this event is mandatory. |
| Check-in Day 2 |
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Check-in is an essential step to complete before the first day of classes. You have a choice to choose either Thursday, April 25th or Friday, April 26th as your designated check-in date. Here is what you can expect:
Please complete your online registration form prior to orientation. If you have not received your registration e-mail please contact Sarah at sarah.gabor-martinez@ufv.ca Attending this event is mandatory. |
| UFV Welcome Day |
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The Welcome Day is your opportunity to connect with other UFV students, get to know our campuses and resources, and prepare to start classes with confidence. Here is what you can expect:
For more information please contact Sarah at sarah.gabor-martinez@ufv.ca |
UFV International Welcome Week (orientation) are days full of information and fun! Here are just some of what you can expect at international orientation:
Have you received your VISA letter (permit authorizing studies) yet? Fill out the online form below to confirm with us.
Register to confirm you have received a VISA letter (permit authorizing studies)
UFV International Welcome Week takes place in various locations on the UFV Abbotsford campus. New students will receive an email with more information as the date draws closer.
Should you arrive on campus and be unsure of next steps, please come to UFV International's office, located in room B223. Volunteers will be on hand to help direct you.
To learn more about your new university in Canada, download the International Student Handbook. It's full of information about policies, resources and services that will help you succeed as a university student.
UFV is awesome! It provides small classrooms for better student and prof interaction. You can get involved in clubs and associations. And if you have any problems, there are always helpful staff members who will support you.