With applications officially open at many post-secondary institutions, it’s time to take a closer look at where you’ll be heading to school next fall. Campus tours, open houses, and virtual events are all great ways to explore your future college or university. Check out the post-secondary events below happening this month around BC.
October 5th
All About UBC Information Session for BC Students – Virtual – 7 pm
“UBC invites students to join us for ‘All About UBC’ to hear about degree options and student life at both UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. During the presentation and Q&A, Advisors will walk you through the application and admission process. Come learn about the world-class education available at UBC!”
Discover TRU – Virtual – 6:30 pm
“Thinking about applying for an undergraduate program at TRU? Join us online to learn what it’s like to be a TRU student while we uncover the top 10 reasons to choose TRU. (Including how to apply!)”
October 6th
Canadian Universities Event – In-Person – 6 pm
“Our in-person Public Events will feature representatives from participating universities ready to answer questions, provide resources and stay connected.”
October 11th
Discover UVic – Virtual – 7 pm
“If you’re thinking about applying for undergraduate studies at UVic, join us for an online Discover UVic event and learn what it really means to be a UVic student.
More than just getting into university, we’ll explore the possibilities and what your education can be. You’ll hear about our co-op program and why hands-on learning is so important, how you can engage with your surroundings, and how our community can inspire you to succeed.”
Canadian Universities Event – In-Person – 6:30 pm
“Our in-person Public Events will feature representatives from participating universities ready to answer questions, provide resources and stay connected.”
October 13th-15th
UBC Engineering Open House – Virtual – Times Vary
“Discover your future at one of Canada’s top engineering schools. Prospective high school and post-secondary transfer students are invited to learn more about what makes UBC Engineering an amazing place to study.”
October 18th
All About UBC Information Session – Virtual – 4 pm
“UBC invites students to join us for ‘All About UBC’ to hear about degree options and student life at both UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. During the presentation and Q&A, Advisors will walk you through the application and admission process. Come learn about the world-class education available at UBC!”
A Day in the Life of a Domestic Student at SFU – Virtual – 5pm
“Curious about the SFU student experience? This session is for you! We’ll cover student life, the residence experience, and our three campuses.”
Discover TRU – In Person – 6:30 pm
“Thinking about applying for an undergraduate program at TRU? Join us online to learn what it’s like to be a TRU student while we uncover the top 10 reasons to choose TRU. (Including how to apply!)”
October 22
UFV Open House – In Person – 10 am
“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, and tour the campus: what better way to get excited about student life than to explore the grounds?”
October 27
SFU Surrey Open House – 4 pm
“Through campus expansion over the past two decades, SFU has helped to catalyze the social, economic and urban development of Surrey’s city centre. As an anchor institution embedded in the community, SFU is serving and supporting the needs and interests of our young, diverse and growing population. With continued support from partnerships with government, business, and local communities, the next 20 years hold much promise for further campus expansion through the creation of a potential medical school and investment in agri-tech. We look forward to celebrating with members of our community at this year’s Open House – see you there!”
Interested in going to school in other provinces? Stay tuned later this week for our round-up of post-secondary events happening across Canada.
