Start your first 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.

See Orientation activities

Tl'etl'axel: student orientation

Set up your UFV accounts

There are three main UFV accounts that you need. They are:

myUFV: Your student services hub
Outlook: Your official UFV email account
Brightspace: Your online learning platform

Set these up in the order they are listed, starting with myUFV.

What you need

Have your student ID number ready. Look for your ID number in your Letter of Acceptance. It is on the right side of the page, just above the first paragraph.

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Set up your myUFV account

Set up myUFV before you set up Outlook or Brightspace.

What is myUFV?

myUFV is the portal to UFV student services including:

Registration (you are automatically registered for your first semester)
Your schedule of courses
Personal information
Campus announcements

Log in to myUFV for the first time

Go to the myUFV Login Assistant page . Your username is your student ID number from your Letter of Acceptance.
You will receive a password reset email at the personal email address you used to apply to UFV.
Note if you are an international student: If an agent applied to UFV on your behalf, you may not get a password-reset email. If you do not get one, check with your agent to ensure you are using the correct email.
Follow the instructions in the email, and make sure you keep a record of the password you choose.
After you create a password, you can log in to myUFV and start exploring.

Set up your Outlook account

Set up myUFV and log in before you set up Outlook or Brightspace.

What is Outlook?

You have an official UFV student email address through Outlook, which uses Outlook and Exchange Online. All communication from UFV is sent to this email address, not to your personal address. You must use your UFV address to communicate with us, for example, if you email any staff or a professor. Remember to check your inbox regularly to ensure you do not miss anything important.

Log in to Outlook for the first time

You can find your UFV student email in your myUFV account dashboard.

Setup on a Windows computer

Uncheck Let me set up my account manually (under Advanced options)
Click Connect
Select Office 365
Username: Your UFV student email address
Password: Your myUFV password

Your UFV student address is formatted as Firstname.Lastname@student.ufv.ca. For example, Mary.Smith@student.ufv.ca. If you have a common name, there may be a number added to the address, for example, Mary.Smith1@student.ufv.ca.

Setup on a Mac computer

Click on Add Account
Username: Your UFV student email address
Password: Your myUFV password

Get the Outlook app for your phone or tablet

Download the app on Google Play for Android or from the App Store for iOS.

Enter your full UFV email address, then tap Continue
Finish signing in with your email password, then tap Sign In

If you need additional help, start with our IT Knowledge Base for UFV student emails .

Set up your Brightspace account

Set up myUFV and log in before you set up Outlook or Brightspace.

What is Brightspace?

Brightspace is your online learning platform. It uses Brightspace software. You can use it on your phone or tablet from anywhere in the world to:

Attend live classes that are delivered online.
Access your course content.
Complete your assignments, tests, and quizzes.
Participate in group discussions.
Get your grades.

For the best experience, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to attend live online classes.

Log in to Brightspace for the first time

Username: Your student ID is your username
Password: Your myUFV password

Courses are available on the first day of classes, so your Brightspace may appear empty if you log in early.

If you need additional help, we have more information on Logging into Brightspace and Brightspace Tutorials .

Get the Brightspace Pulse app