Parents
Orientations
Sign up for Parent Orientation
Orientation is the perfect way for both students and parents to get their UBC experience off to a great start. Parent Orientation is designed for parents or guardians of new-to-UBC students, and is divided into three programs:
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- Commuter Student Parent Orientation – With a focus on the commuter student experience, this session is a great opportunity for parents and guardians of new-to-UBC students who plan to commute from off campus to learn more about the resources, programs, and student life at UBC. This year, the session will be presented concurrently in English and Mandarin.
- International Parent Orientation – During GALA – International Student Orientation, parents and family members of international students are invited to attend two sessions specifically for them: International Parent Reception and Being a Parent of a UBC Student. Parents may also wish to attend some GALA student workshops with their son or daughter.
- Residence Parent Orientation – If you are a parent of a student living in residence, we encourage you to attend this important session. It will take place in the residences, where you will meet the staff from UBC Housing.
- Student Orientations – To find out about the orientation sessions that are available for students, visit New to UBC's Orientations website. Discuss them with your son or daughter and encourage them to attend these important information sessions.
Signing up for Parent Orientation
Registration is now open. If you have any questions about these events, email parent.orientation@ubc.ca.
Sign up for Parent Orientation
| The Parent Orientation program is an excellent way of helping parents cope with the challenges that a new student at UBC will face in their transition from high school life to university life. Keep up the good work! |
| Romeo Joel, UBC Parent |
If you have questions about Parent Orientation, please contact us at 604.822.8698 or via email at parent.orientation@ubc.ca.
