Summer 2025 New Student Orientation is for new students beginning classes in May 2025. Students beginning classes in Fall/September 2025 will be invited to the Fall 2025 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 New Student Orientation and the Online Live Orientation for New International Students.
Online Live Orientation for New International Students at KPU (via MS Teams)
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 (9:30am - 10:30am PDT)
- Click HERE to join the Microsoft Teams Live
- International Students are required to attend Online Live Orientation for New International Students.
For more information about New Student Orientation and to register, please see below.
New Student Orientation (On-Campus)
All new KPU students starting in Summer/May 2025 are invited and encouraged to attend 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.
REGISTER BY APRIL 16th, 2025 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES!
Civic Plaza Orientation
The Melville School of Business is excited to host the Civic Plaza Orientation Day for Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Studies students, happening on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm PST. This is a fantastic opportunity to familiarize yourself with Civic Plaza, connect with peers, and access valuable resources to kick-start the new semester!
Here’s what’s planned for the day:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with the Student Success Team, the Academic Integrity Team, KPU International, the Learning Centre team and Student Clubs at their information tables on the 6th floor.
- Library Support: Meet the Surrey Library team on the 6th floor to get your library card.
- "Kick Start Your Career" Workshop: Join us from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in Room 602 or online via Microsoft Teams (Students can register HERE for the online workshop, and the meeting link will be sent to their KPU email to join).
Campus Tours: Explore Civic Plaza with guided tours at 1:00 pm (meet on the 6th floor).
Students with Disabilities
For students who require accommodations to fully participate at New Student Orientation (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.
*This course is designed for domestic and international students. It is mandatory for all new incoming international students.
International Students
Online Live Orientation for New International Students at KPU (via MS Teams):
This session will introduce you to various services and programs available at KPU to help ease your transition, provide important academic information, cover key deadlines, and discuss health insurance. We’ll also share details about the in-person orientation to ensure you're fully prepared for a successful start at KPU. International students must attend New Student Orientation on campus as well as the Online Live Orientation for New International Students.
- Thursday, April 24th, 2025, from 9:30AM - 10:30AM PDT.
- Click HERE to join the Microsoft Teams Live
- International Students are required to attend Online Live Orientation for New International Students.
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 Need to Knows for more details.
Still unsure? Email orientation@kpu.ca or contact us using our Social Media!