Student experience events
Throughout the year, we host special events that let you experience what UBC is like first-hand. Join us to participate in a mini-lecture, explore each campus with your potential new classmates, meet current students, and more.
Choose a campus:
Before and after you apply
Future Global Leaders
If you’re a high school student aged 15 to 18, you can get a head start on your academic goals by taking part in the UBC Future Global Leaders program. During each 10-week online course, you’ll explore your academic interests with a top-tier university, try a popular university course without the stress of exams, and make friends from around the world. These pre-university courses are a great way to work out what your passions are while you’re still in high school, and prepare yourself for success at university and beyond.
Who can attend:
Students from 15 to 18 who have completed Grade 10 or equivalent. We suggest that you have a grade point average of 78% or letter grade B or higher, or a minimum IB final grade of 5. Find out more information about eligibility.
When:
Summer (July to August) or fall (September to December)
How to register:
Check out our blog post for more information and registration instructions.
Info Day for US Students at UBC Vancouver
We are excited to invite you and your family to our campuses this fall for our Info Days for US Students! You will have the chance to connect with current students, explore our beautiful campuses, and learn more about the process of applying to the University of British Columbia.
What to expect:
- Campus tour led by current undergraduate students.
- A deeper dive into student life with a student panel discussion and lunch.
- Ask questions about admissions, awards, programs, and student resources and get answers from specialized advisors.
- Meet other prospective students coming from the United States!
Who can attend:
Any prospective student currently attending high school or college/university in the United States interested in undergraduate studies at UBC. Students of any citizenship are welcome and families/guardians are encouraged to join!
When:
Friday, November 28, 2025
Where:
UBC Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, BC
Registration will open closer to the date. For now, you can create an account to be notified of upcoming events!
Indigenous Experience UBC
Indigenous students in a lower mainland high school in Grades 9-11 are invited to join us to learn about the spaces and resources available on campus for Indigenous students. As part of the day-long experience, you’ll take part in mini-lectures hosted by UBC faculties, enjoy presentations from our friendly staff to help you learn more about what makes UBC such an exciting place to live and study, and meet some of our current Indigenous students who can answer all your questions about life on campus. You’ll also join an Indigenous-specific campus tour, which will include Indigenous-specific stops such as the First Nations Longhouse.
Who can attend:
Indigenous students (members of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples in Canada), from the lower mainland, in Grades 9 – 11
When:
February