Graduate Student Welcome
Graduate Welcome 2024
Friday, August 30, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and the welcome new graduate students on Friday, August 30, with a three-part event starting with info sessions, a campus tour and wrapping up with appetizers and cold drinks at the Grad House.
This event has finished.
For any questions or accessibility requests for the Graduate Welcome, please contact Yvonne Rondeau, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Graduate Studies fgscirc@uvic.ca.
Program
Programming starts in the Engineering and Computer Science Building (ECS) room 123.
| Time and location | Event |
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ECS 123 9:30 a.m. |
Graduate Student WelcomeDevi Mucina, Associate Dean Indigenous, FGS |
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ECS 123 9:45 a.m. |
Introduction to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)Robin Hicks, Dean of FGSLearn about services and support for graduate students. |
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ECS 123 10:00 a.m. |
Introduction to the Graduate Student SocietyKyla Turner, Executive Director Graduate Student Society (GSS)Learn about the GSS and how to connect with the graduate community on campus. |
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ECS 123 10:15 a.m. |
Getting to know the UVic Libraries as a ResearcherZahra Premji, Health Research Librarian, Advanced Research Services, UVic LibrariesAn introduction to services and resources offered by the library to support graduate research and publication advising. |
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ECS 123 10:30 a.m. |
The Graduate Supervision RelationshipCedric Littlewood, Associate Dean FGSCedric will be joined by current UVic students to give a brief introduction to the Graduate Supervision Policy, shared experiences, tips and lessons learned working with an academic supervisor. |
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ECS 123 11:00 a.m. |
Student Life Campus ToursA 90-minute campus tour led by current graduate students. Tour guides will meet students in ECS 123 after the info session. |
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Grad House 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
Welcome to the Grad HouseThe campus tour will conclude at the Grad House where appetizers and cold drinks will be available. Students who opted out of the info session or campus tour are welcome to join – come to the in the Halpern Centre for Graduate Students at 12:30 p.m. |
Additional orientation programs
While Graduate Student Orientation is the main orientation program for graduate students, we also offer a number of programs for specific student populations. You should register for and attend any additional programs that apply.
Residence Orientation
For students living in residence, Residence Orientation will help you get to know your neighbours, introduce you to your residence community and help you learn your way around your new home.
International Student Welcome
Our International Student Welcome program introduces you to UVic staff, faculty and current students who will provide advice on living and learning in Canada.
Indigenous Week of Welcome
Self-identified Indigenous students are encouraged to come learn more about tailored campus supports, meet other Indigenous students and get answers to your questions about Indigenous programs and services.