2nd Incoming Undergraduate Student Forum
We were happy to see many of you at our 2nd virtual forum for incoming undergraduate students! Below you will find some of the resources mentioned during the forum. We will be emailing incoming undergraduate students a link with a recording of the video by August 25, 2020 along with more information about an event for parents.
See you September 7-8 at New Student Welcome!
Resources mentioned during the forum
Campus Services
- UVic Bookstore: find out what textbooks you need by course, order textbooks and read through the frequently asked questions
- Library study space
Distant Socializing
- New Student Connect Program: Info on online university community where new students will connect with their peers with the support of upper-year student leaders
- Office of Student Life: Info on student engagement programs and initiatives online will be posted here
- Science student clubs: Faculty of Science course unions and clubs, including Women in Science
- UVic Rocketry Club
- Student clubs and course unions: There are over 200 student clubs and course unions! Contact the groups directly to find out how you can get involved
- Science Instagram: find out what's happening at UVic Science; virtual events and news shared through stories
Supports
- Student Mental Health:supports and resources for students
- Centre for Accessible Learning: work to promote educational equity and accessibility for students with disabilities
- Centre for Academic Communication: help with writing and more
- Learning Commons: Portal for student learning; the 'online learning tools' section has helpful information
Course planning
- Science first-year course selection
- Academic Advising: set up a remote appointment to get support on course planning
- Academic Writing Requirement
- Program planning worksheets
- Courses without prerequisites
- Elective courses by theme
- BC transfer guide: find out if you can receive credit for courses you have taken at other institutions
- Course Registration
Other information
- Covid-19 student info
- Important Dates: academic dates, including deadlines, drop dates and holidays
- Work-study: opportunities to work part-time for students with demonstrated financial need
- Hands-on learning in Science: if you are interested in hands-on learning opportunities later in your degree, there will be lots of ways to get involved!
- Opt out of health insurance: if you already have a health-plan, find out how to opt-out of coverage
- Links from June virtual session: includes info on first-year science advisors, academic supports for Science students and other helpful contacts