Campus Life
We know there’s more to life than studying, and that’s why we put a lot of energy into making sure you stay energized. Here are just some of the ways to kick back, play, relax, and have fun at UFV.
The UFV Student Activity Centre offers a fully equipped fitness room, as well as drop-in sports, including basketball, badminton, volleyball, and indoor soccer.
Special events for students include Welcome Back barbeques, Orientation, live music concerts, movie nights, theatre events, etc. UFV's Student Life department is a great place to start to find out what's happening.
SOLAR, the Student Outdoor Life and Recreation club, organizes weekend and day trips that range from backpacking, camping, and kayaking to cross-country skiing. And that's only one of the 80+ clubs and associations on campus! Check to see if your program area has a student association and connect with them as soon as you can.
The Student Union Society (SUS) hosts multiple events over the course of the academic year, including major concerts, BBQs on the green, Theatre nights, and presentations. The SUS also operates Casey's restaurant and lounge on the Abbotsford campus.
Recreational and wellness programs are based on student interests. These have included running and walking clubs, swing dancing, yoga, tai chi, karate, and a variety of fitness classes.
Intramural sports programs provide excellent opportunities to learn new sports and meet people.
UFV Cascades athletics teams have won provincial and national medals in the college division. Our basketball and soccer teams now compete against other university teams in the Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) league.
S'olh Shxwlèlí is UFV's Aboriginal Resource Centre. Its cultural activities are open to all students and have included circle meetings, Elder visits/gatherings, workshops, and more.
The UFV Theatre department puts on three major productions each year, in addition to a Directors' Festival in the spring. Check out the Theatre line-up each year in the Fall.
One of the challenges that university students can face is finding a sense of belonging. University House on the Abbotsford campus and University Centre on the Chilliwack campus have been designed to create a sense of place and belonging where you can feel safe, comfortable, and connected. Go there to relax, study, have a snack, participate in planned activities, meet classmates, or get information about campus resources.
Details for any major UFV event are posted online and updated regularly.
