Summer 2024 New Student Orientation is for new students beginning classes in May 2024. Students beginning classes in Fall/September 2024 will be invited to the Fall 2024 New Student Orientation.
New Student Orientation is...
Your opportunity to discover KPU, learn about services and resources, meet fellow students and classmates, receive guidance from senior students, and have a ton of fun!
Are you an International Student?
International students must attend the on-campus KPU Welcomes You and the International Virtual Orientation.
International Live Virtual Orientation
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 (9:00am - 10:30am PST)
- Click HERE to join the Microsoft Teams Live
- International Students are required to attend International Live Virtual Orientation.
For more information about KPU Welcomes You (New Student Orientation) and to register, please see below.
KPU Welcomes You (On-Campus)
All new KPU students starting in Spring/May 2024 are invited and encouraged to attend KPU Welcomes You (New Student Orientation)*!
This is an opportunity to:
- Connect with your fellow KPU students, staff, and the whole KPU community.
- Learn about all the amazing resources and services available to you.
- Explore the campus.
- Prepare for your first semester at KPU.
- For a chance to win some prizes!
*Mandatory for new KPU international students.
*Registration is required to attend.
Once you have registered for your courses, we recommend attending at the campus where most of your courses are held. For Trades (KPU Tech) students, we recommend registering for Surrey campus.
Please choose ONE of the events below to register.
Civic Plaza Campus
Monday, April 29, 2024
9:30am - 12:15pm PST
Monday, April 29, 2024
1:30pm - 4:15pm PST
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 19th.
*Register by April 15th, 2024, for a chance to win prizes!*
Students with Disabilities
For students who require accommodations to fully participate at KPU Welcomes You (examples: American Sign Language Interpreter, Wheelchair access, Personal Care Attendant, etc.) there will be a section in the ticket registration to request for accommodation(s). For questions email us at orientation@kpu.ca
Preparing for your first semester at KPU
- Pre-order your KPU Card (Student ID) online. You can order your card up to one month before the start of classes.
- Order your books online at bookstore.kwantlen.ca
- Check on your program/Faculty website to see if you have an additional Program Orientation or Information Sessions to attend.
- International & Exchange students - Submit all required documents to KPU International through the iCent app
Online Orientation Course
Learn valuable and practical information about starting your studies like how to get your books, what services are available to you, the upass, and your KSA Health and Dental plan through our Online Orientation Course.
- Complete at your own pace
*This course is designed for domestic and international students. It is mandatory for all new incoming international students.
International Students
International Live Virtual Orientation:
International students must attend KPU Welcomes You as well as the Live Virtual Orientation.
- Thursday, April 18th, 2024, from 9:00AM - 10:30AM.
- Click HERE to join the Microsoft Teams Live
- International Students are required to attend International Live Virtual Orientation.
International New Student Checklist: CLICK HERE
Indigenous Students
Indigenous Student Orientation
New Student Checklists
Starting at KPU isn't quite as easy as just showing up in May. You need to complete a number of tasks before arriving and throughout the first few weeks to jumpstart your success. We've put together these tasks into downloadable checklists for your convenience.
Questions?
Check out our Orientation FAQs for more details.
Still unsure? Email orientation@kpu.ca or contact us using our Social Media!