UFV Open House
October
22
Saturday
Thank you to everyone who attended UFV Open House — it was truly an amazing day!
UFV Open House
Congratulation to the contest winners!
| Tuition & fees credits | |
| $1,000 | Malia Mercado |
| $500 | Makayla Sheehan |
| $500 | Julia Mezihorak |
Winners will be contacted by UFV Registrar's office via email and provided with instructions on how to claim their prize.
General door prize winners will be contacted via email with details on how to claim their prize.
Enjoy an informative, fun-filled day on campus
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 thought about
- Chat with current students to get first-hand insights into university life
- Tour the campus: what better way to get excited about student life than to explore the grounds?
- Jump into a hands-on demonstration or a workshop and try something new
- Experience mini-lectures to give you a taste of what it’s like to study with us
- Connect with student services and recruiters to learn more about life at UFV
- Grab a tasty bite at one (or all) of the food trucks
- Win great prizes — including bookstore gift cards, surprise bags, and more!
Plan your day
Check the schedule to see activities and events at a glance and plan your Open House experience.
Check-in (10 am)
First thing first: stop by the registration desk inside the Student Union Building (building S) to pick up your free tote bag, a program, and to make sure you are registered for the draws.
All day activities
Learn about programs, discover career paths, get a feel for university life, and even apply to UFV on the spot.
| 40+ booths to explore | Chat with faculty, staff, and current students: ask us anything! |
| Food trucks | Treat yourself to some delicious food throughout the day |
Tours
Get a sneak peek of the classrooms, laboratories, student recreation areas, and more.
| Housing tours | 10 am-1 pm every hour |
| Campus tours | 10:15 am-1:30 pm every 15 min |
Scheduled sessions
Jump into a hands-on demonstration, a workshop, or experience a mini-lecture to get a taste of what it’s like to study with us.
| Sessions | Room # | Area of interest |
|---|---|---|
| All day | ||
| The wonders of organisms & Oh look it's really, really small | A337 & A331 | |
| 10:30 am | ||
| Applied Technology programs and Red Seal training | A360 | |
| Physics & Engineering programs and demos | A351 | |
| Physical literacy: a pedagogical journey through a KIN course! | CANCELLED | D136 | |
| Discover career opportunities in the human resource management & organizational behaviour fields | B161 | |
| Re-imagining community planning in the Fraser Valley | A416 | |
| 11:30 am | ||
| Anatomy of flavour: building a "perfect bite" | A354 | |
| Do we need more doctors, nurses, and/or paramedics? Lessons from medical sociology | D119 | |
| Scene study: playing the subtext and acting as reacting | D105 | |
| Travel the world through study abroad | B223 | |
| Accounting career pathways | B132 | |
| Monitoring water quality in Fraser Valley streams | A421 | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| Simulation demonstration: automotive collision repair & refinish | A362 | |
| Physics & engineering programs and demos | A351 | |
| The Media Arts industry in Vancouver | D115 | |
| The use of social media for crisis communication during the Abbotsford flood | D104 | |
| Demystifying data mining | B140 | |
| Evidence-based agriculture: what is it and how do we teach it? | A269 | |
| Supporting your student's success: a primer for parents and guardians | B101 | |
| 1 pm | ||
| Mini-lesson in Halq'eméylem | D121 | |
| 1:30 pm | ||
| UFV Trades & Technology programs up close | A352 | |
| Sampling and normal distribution demonstrations in math | G161 | |
| Mini-lesson in Mandarin | D121 | |
Experience what UFV has to offer
This event is open to all potential future students and their supporters, including parents, guardians, high school counsellors, educators, and friends.
Directions, parking & check-in location
How to get here and where to park.
Parking
Parking is FREE on campus for UFV Open House. You are welcome to park anywhere, but we recommend using parking Lot 10.
Chat with a recruiter
Student recruiters are your go-to resource for questions about the admission process, program requirements, and registration.
Book a campus tour
Gather a few friends and book a campus tour to get familiar with UFV's facilities and services.