Welcome Week
In collaboration with the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) and various departments at KPU, we will be offering free flexible programming and activities open to ALL First-Year KPU students taking classes in Spring 2026.
This event provides KPU students an opportunity to explore KPU's resources and services, connect with the KPU community, make new friends, develop new skills to succeed in your academic journey, have fun, and grab free swag!
| Date/Time | Location | Session Name | Description | Hosted by | How to Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5 - 16 | All KPU Campus Stores | KPU Campus Store welcome Back! | 20% of all KPU crested clothing | KPU Campus Stores | Drop by the Campus Store during open hours |
| January 7-10 | Online | Learning Centre Welcome Week Workshops | Online Workshops | The Learning Centre | Online pre-registration is required. |
| January 12 - 16 | Surrey Gymnasium, Richmond, Langley | Free Fitness Week | ALL KPU fitness classes are free all week! | KPU Sport and Recreation | Online pre-registration is required. |
| January 13 | Online | Draft Coach Workshop for Students | Join to learn about Draft Coach, a free tool that can support you in avoiding plagiarism, checking citations, and improving your writing | Academic Integrity Unit | Drop-in, access the link to join at: https://www.kpu.ca/academicintegrity/students/draftcoach/workshops |
| January 14 | Online | Education to Career: Welcome to the KPU Career Development Centre (CDC) | Start your KPU journey with confidence! Join us for an interactive webinar introducing KPU’s Career Development Centre (CDC) and the many ways we can support your career development. Learn how to access career coaching appointments, explore co-op education, and navigate our exclusive online career hub, Career Connection, your one-stop resource for jobs, events, and career resources. Whether you’re still deciding on your path or ready to gain experience, this session will help you make the most of your time at KPU and beyond. | Career Development Centre | Registration will be required to receive a Teams link - Register on Career Connection here: https://kpu-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=f41… |
| January 15 | In-person (Cedar Conference Centre) | IPM: Spring Welcome Social | Kick off your term at KPU with the International Peer Mentorship (IPM) Welcome Event! Meet your peer mentors, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities like a photo booth, hot chocolate bar, painting, origami, air clay, games, goody bag giveaways, and more! This event is for new international students. | KPU International | This event is organized for new international students of Spring 2026 intake by mentors of International Peer Mentorship program. Registration is not required. |