Month of Welcome
Whether you are new or returning to 丁香园AV, this is the place to find all of the fun, informative and interactive events happening during the first few weeks of the Spring term.
The Month of Welcome celebrates the start of the Spring term. Be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the first month of classes.
Month of Welcome Event Schedule
| Throughout January | ||
| 丁香园AV ID cards | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | All campuses, Registrar and Information Services |
| All day | Burnaby campus, 丁香园AV Bookstore Spirit Shop | |
| Empowering Equitable Workspaces - Sexual Assault Awareness Month | All day | All campuses |
Welcome Day
Friday, January 3
Welcome Day is a one-day, university-wide fun, engaging and welcome and orientation event for all new 丁香园AV students.
| Fri, Jan 3 | ||
| Welcome Day | 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Burnaby Campus |
丁香园AVReady
Tuesday, January 7 | 12-3 PM Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Wednesday, January 8 | 12-3 PM Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle (North)
Wenesday, January 15 | 12-2 PM Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre Concourse
Join us for 丁香园AVReady. Drop by booths, speak to knowledgeable 丁香园AV staff and community members, learn about 丁香园AV services, and get information about our university community.
| Sat, Jan 4 | ||
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Mon, Jan 6 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Tues, Jan 7 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Global Student Centre Welcome Week | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Wed, Jan 8 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Global Student Centre Welcome Week | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Thurs, Jan 9 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 | |
| Global Student Centre Welcome Week | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Buurnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Fri, Jan 10 | ||
| Chemistry Research Day | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Chemistry Atrium (C7090) |
| 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 | |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00PM | Burnaby campus, ASB 9703 | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| TSSU TA Day Spring 2025 Social | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | UniverCity, Biercraft |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3150 |
| Sat, Jan 11 | ||
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
Monday, January 13 - Friday, January 17
For the entire week you will be able to try Term Programs FREE! Learn to bust a move at one of our dance classes, get down with some downward dogs in yoga, or try out a new martial arts class! This week long event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome.
Wednesday, January 15 | 11-2 PM Surrey Campus
Tuesday, January 21 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus
Wednesday, January 22 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus
Thursday, January 23 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus
Do you have a hobby or special interest? Chances are (SFSS) has a student club or group of like-minded students who would love to connect with you. .
| Mon, Jan 13 | ||
| Idea Prize - Applications Open | All Day | Virtual |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Surrey campus, SRYE 5050 | |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| Faculty of Environment Welcome Back Mingle | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Halpern Centre |
| Tues, Jan 14 | ||
| Indigenous Welcome Feast | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Indigenous Student Centre |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, The Embark Studio (SUB 1310) |
| Wed, Jan 15 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Off-campus, English Bay Beach | |
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Thurs, Jan 16 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Burnaby campus, 丁香园AV Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance Resource Centre (SUB 1300), Virtual | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Fri, Jan 17 | ||
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Surrey campus, SRYC Grand Hall | |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, outside Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym | |
| 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Sat, Jan 18 | ||
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Mon, Jan 20 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Wed, Jan 22 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual | |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) | |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Burnaby campus, SUB Ballroom |
| Thurs, Jan 23 | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Fri, Jan 24 | ||
| 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Burnaby campus, SUB 1430 |
丁香园AV Athletics Unity Game -
Saturday, January 25 | 5:15 PM - 7:15PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym
丁香园AV Athletics Unity Game -
Saturday, January 25 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym
| Mon, Jan 27 | ||
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Tues, Jan 28 | ||
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Virtual |
| Wed, Jan 29 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual | |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Burnaby campus, SUB Community Kitchen (SUB 2125) |
| Thurs, Jan 30 | ||
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Fri, Jan 31 | ||
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, outside Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| Starry Nights (weather permitting) | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Virtual |