Long before Canada was formed, the Stó:lō (people of the river) occupied the land on which the University of the Fraser Valley is currently located. We express our deep gratitude and respect to have the honour of living and learning on this land. We recognize and honour the contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, in our community.
Orientation
Start your Fall semester with confidence
Whether you are new to UFV or simply continuing your studies, orientation is a sure way to get ready for the start of the semester.
Join us for a mix of on-campus activities and online sessions starting this summer:
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Celebrate the start of your academic term
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Plan for the year ahead
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Experience campus life
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Meet your professors
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Learn from other students
Prepare
Learn everything you need to succeed at UFV, including tips and strategies to boost your academic skills.
Connect
Meet staff and faculty who are here to teach you. Get first-hand advice from current students.
Discover
Explore campus life, academic and support services, student clubs and associations, and more.
Have fun
Attend on-campus events and make friends before classes start. Create life-long memories!
Ease into life at UFV
Fall orientation
Day ONE: welcome to campus
September 5, 2023
Join us on the first day of the semester at the Abbotsford campus. This is your chance to meet other students, ask staff and faculty questions, connect with support services, and experience life at UFV before classes even starts. We can't wait to meet you!
Smart Start: online orientation
Coming soon: keep an eye on your UFV inbox
Smart Start is an optional, non-credit online orientation course that covers everything you need to know about UFV. Learn how to understand your course requirements and expectations, and how student services can help you throughout your studies at UFV.
Abbotsford & Chilliwack campus wayfinding tours
Ongoing
Worried about finding your way around campus? Want a refresher on the best spots to study or hang out? Sign up for a guided tour of the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus, and check out a few other resources to help you get familiar with UFV campuses.
The Halq’améylem word given to us for UFV Student Orientation is Tl’etl’axel, meaning "to invite people to gather in one community."
Chantelle Trainor-Matties, Indigenous graphic designer and UFV alum, designed the frog logo you see here. She believes that the Oregon Spotted Frog design captures the significance of Tl’etl’axel. This frog makes its home in the unique wetland areas of the Fraser Valley, and in Pacific Northwest Coast culture the frog symbolizes the sharing of knowledge and power — much like new students seeking knowledge and wisdom.
We invite you, as the newest members of our UFV community, to gather with us.
Need more info?
Visit an Ask-me station
During the first week of classes, Ask-me stations will be set up in various locations on UFV campuses. Stop by and ask for directions, or talk to a student Orientation Ambassador about any of your UFV-related questions.
Get involved
Departments, clubs and associations
Faculty and staff play an important role in welcoming students to campus. Learn more about the orientation program and how to get involved.
Current students
Gain volunteer experience while making a difference on campus. Make new friends, learn new skills, and give back by supporting new students as they begin their studies at UFV.