Explore UVic schedule
Plan your perfect Explore UVic day
Make the most of your visit with our full schedule of tours, lectures and student panels.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Note: all activities are scheduled in Pacific Time.
Check in
When can I check in?
Anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the registration desk in the Sngequ House courtyard.
What do I get when I check in?
A welcome package, a UVic Bookstore coupon for 20% off any one regularly priced UVic-branded piece of apparel, and a chance to win one of five UVic prize baskets.
How long should I stay?
It’s up to you! Create your own schedule of lectures, tours and panels that fit your interests.
Student supports information fair
UVic has services to support you every step of the way before—and during—your degree. Talk with experts about:
- scholarships and financial aid
- living in residence
- getting academic help and advice
- athletics and recreation
- student life
- and so much more!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Sngequ House, Conference Room A
UVic overview presentations
What makes UVic unique? What could your UVic experience look like? Is UVic right for you? Get the inside scoop on what it's like to be a UVic student, diving into all the cool stuff that makes UVic stand out.
High school students and recent graduates
- 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Transfer students
- 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Sngequ House, Conference Room B
Student experience panels
Join us for an interactive session where current UVic students will share their unique perspectives and experiences. You'll have the chance to ask them all your burning questions, whether it's about their academic programs, their involvement in student-led clubs or their lives in residence.
General student panels
- 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
- 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
International student panel
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: Sngequ House, Meeting Room A
Campus tours
Campus walking tours are led by UVic students who can't wait to share their own personal journeys and insights with you. Come along and explore the places where you'll study, live and make lasting memories during your university adventure.
- Meet at Sngequ House courtyard.
- Tours depart every 15 minutes and take approximately 75 minutes.
- First tour leaves at 10:00 AM.
- Tour tickets are offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
- When you visit the tour registration desk, you can select a start time from the remaining available tours.
- The last tour starts at 3:00 PM and returns at 4:30 PM
First Peoples House tours
The First Peoples House is a social, cultural and academic centre for Indigenous students at UVic and serves as a safe and welcoming place that encourages the building of community. The First peoples House tour is open to all attendees.
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: First Peoples House
Lectures
Explore UVic offers a rare opportunity to attend lectures given by professors across all our faculties.
Location: Sngequ House, lecture theatres 131 and 133
Faculty tours and events
Visit our faculties to see the classrooms and spaces you'll spend your time in, while learning about your program from the faculty and staff members who deliver it.
Where to eat at Explore UVic
Several campus cafés and food outlets will be open throughout the day, offering everything from coffee and snacks to full meals. Learn more.