UPCOMING UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL FAIRS

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                         UPCOMING UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL FAIRS
UBC – VIRTUAL EVENTS
If you can’t wait until October 20th to hear UBC’s official presentation for some of the Richmond schools,
then you can sign up for one of their student events. You will hear about undergraduate life inside and
outside of the classroom at both the Point Grey and Okanagan campuses. You’ll learn about academic
programs, admission requirements, and the application process. All of the planned events are listed here
on their website. First you will need to create a UBC student portal account if you haven’t already got
one. Go to Future Student Portal Account you should be able to register within 48 hours of creating your new
UBC account. NOTE: if you attend one of these sessions, they are open to all BC students. More details to
come regarding the Oct 20th session.

SEPTEMEBER 28- OCTOBER 8/2020 CUE (CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES EVENT)
CUE brings together over 50 of Canada’s best post-secondary institutions and showcases them over two
weeks between September and October. They are committed to helping students find the perfect fit in
Canadian post-secondary education. Its an exciting time to start exploring. Whether you are confident in
your future career path or are looking to develop skills to be successful in a variety of different jobs –
equipping yourself with information is the best way to make a decision that is right for you.
Chat with university representatives from all across Canada. All of the Live Events will feature
representatives from participating universities ready to answer questions, provide information and get
connected. Just like individual universities, each live event will look a little bit different! Check out the
descriptions on the live event page to find out more on what to expect.
Sept 28/2020 CUE 4:00PM-8:00PM Pacific Time
Sept 29/2020 CUE 4:00PM-8:00PM Pacific Time
Sept 30/2020 CUE 4:00PM–8:00PM Pacific Time
Oct 1/2020 CUE 4:00PM–8:00PM Pacific Time
Oct 3/2020 CUE 10:00AM– :00PM Pacific Time
Oct 6/2020 CUE 4:00PM–8:00PM Pacific Time
Oct 8/2020 CUE 4:00PM–8:00PM Pacific Time
REGISTER HERE: https://cuebc.org/for-students/
SATURDAY, SEPT 19 – SATURDAY, DEC 5/2020 National Portfolio Days at KPU
TIME: 9:00AM – 1PM
The Wilson School of Design is thrilled to be hosting a virtual booth for the entire NPDA (National Portfolio
Day Association) season of events! The association will be hosting 16 events with over 90+ schools in
attendance from across North America and several from Europe. If you know any students that are
interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in Arts or Design, we recommend registering for the
event. Students have a unique opportunity for a one-on-one portfolio review and to receive feedback on
how to improve. VISIT: https://www.kpu.ca/2020nationalportfolioday

SATURDAY, OCT 3/2020 University of Calgary Virtual Open House
TIME: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm MDT (9:00AM - 2:00PM PST)
We're opening our digital doors to future students and their families on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, for our
annual Open House! Join us online to learn about our world-class faculties and services, chat with faculty
members, current students, and staff members. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about
admission requirements and explore campus in a virtual 360 live guided campus tour.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/events/open-house

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SATURDAY, OCT 3/2020 University of Waterloo Virtual Fair
TIME: 8:00AM – 4:00PM EDT (NOTE that is 5:00AM – 1:00PM PT)
Check out presentations throughout the day covering everything from faculties and university colleges to
financing and admissions. Visit our booths to get answers to your questions from students, faculty, and
staff.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.accelevents.com/e/WaterlooVirtualFair
SATURDAY, OCT 3/2020 UWindsor's Virtual Open Day
TIME: 8:00AM – 12:00 NOON PST
Over 100 university representatives will be available to connect with you. Come learn about our
programs, meet current students and professors, chat live, attend presentations, and get a chance to win
prizes! REGISTER HERE:
https://uwindsor.vfairs.com/en/registration?elqTrackId=808b82d1927b45da8247e0505e500e62&elqaid=64
7&elqat=2
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - KPU is having an OPEN HOUSE
Take a virtual campus tour, listen to alumni speak about their experiences and watch displays
from cooking lessons, to making magic bubbles, to creating a piece of art. Lots of fun!
REGISTER AT: kpu.ca/openhouse
MONDAY, OCT 5/2020 U of T Webinar for Prospective Students
TIME 3:00PM PST
Learn more about the application process, admission requirements and student life etc.
To Register go to: https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/portal/webcasts?id=bcff4009-5bc9-472e-94d6-
bff8744f5fc6&utm_campaign=discover&utm_medium=web&utm_source=osr
U of T Webinar for Prospective Students
MORE U OF T SESSIONS COMING in October
TUESDAY, OCT 6 - THURSDAY 8/2020 BCIT Virtual Online Presentation (THREE DAY EVENT)
TIME: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
This fall, BCIT is hosting Big Info on Zoom over three nights. Join from the comfort of your home
to explore multiple areas of study, learn more about what it’s like to study at BCIT, and find a
program that’s right for you. Each night will cover specific industry sectors as well as key student
service areas. While the event may look a little different, you’ll still be able to hear from faculty
and staff, and get all your questions answered without leaving the couch!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.bcit.ca/about/visit/big-info/
Schedule

Session                                                   Time

Tuesday, October 6, 4-7:30 pm                             Register now

BCIT 101 (Program Advising and Admissions)                4 pm

Applied and Natural Sciences programs                     5 pm

Health Sciences programs                                  6 pm

Indigenous Services (30 min)                              7 pm

Wednesday, October 7, 4-8:00 pm                           Register now

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BCIT Student Success                                       4 pm

Business and Media programs (80 min)                       5 pm

Computing and IT programs                                  6:30 pm

International (30 min)                                     7:30 pm

Thursday, October 8, 4-7:30 pm                             Register now

Engineering                                                4 pm

Academic Upgrading (30 min)                                5 pm

Apprentice Services (15 min)                               5:40 pm

Trades and Apprenticeship (90 min)                         6:00 pm
Sessions will run for 50 minutes, unless otherwise noted, with 10-minute breaks scheduled
between each presentation.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date info.
BCIT Watch and Win Contest
Join us at Big Info (or any info session between October 1-December 31, 2020) and you'll be given
a chance to enter and win one of five $1,000 tuition prizes.
For full rules and regulations, visit bcit.ca/contests-promotions.

SATURDAY, OCT 17/2020 Bishop's All Day Virtual Open House
Applying to university is an important decision- let us support you and your students in the application
process! We are waiving our application fee for students who register for our upcoming Virtual Open
House (a savings of $65.00 CAD).
REGISTER HERE: https://www.ubishops.ca/future-current-students/campus-tours-events/bu-open-
houses-and-events/virtual-open-house-registration/
Post-Secondary BC (PSBS) provides students and parents in BC with information about options in BC
public post-secondary education. For over 40 years, this program has co-ordinated fall visits to high
schools but with COVID all events will be hosted virtually. This is your chance to get to know what
30 post-secondary BC schools have to offer. Get all the information you need—from admissions and
programs, to deadlines, financial aid and housing—to take the next steps forward. You can participate
on the day the fair is live. OR after each live fair event registered participants can then come back
into the online Fair platform to view pre-recorded presentations and download resources posted
by participating institutions. Once you complete the registration form and set your own password,
it will be good for the rest of the year while the Virtual Fair platform is online. REGISTER HERE:
https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/event/psbc-virtual-fair/

BEFORE TAKING PART IN THE PSBC EVENT PLEASE READ BELOW***
OCT 26/2020 Richmond SD38 PSBC Virtual event @ 2:00-6:00PM
OR
OCT 27/2020 Richmond SD38 PSBC Virtual event@ 3:00-7:00PM
Here is a link to a short 1-minute video that provides a clear introduction for you on how to use the PSBC
Virtual Fair platform:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7-Ath_mH2E

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DATES for the PSBC Events:
WEDNESDAY OCT 21/2020 OR
SATURDAY, NOV 14/2020 OR
WEDNESDAY, DEC 2/2020
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, & DECEMBER VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Western will be hosting a series of virtual presentations, tours and open houses. Students are
encouraged to sign up to explore your options at Western. Topics covered: Western’s location and
campus, programs, experiences, community and more. For more information on events and how
to sign up visit: https://welcome.uwo.ca/presentations/index.html
Upcoming event dates are as follows:
Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 14 at 7 p.m.
Careers with A Western Degree
Careers in STEM: Tuesday, November 3 at 7 p.m.
Careers in Business: Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m.
Careers in Health: Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m.
Careers in Arts, Social Science, Media and Music: Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m.
How to navigate the OUAC 105 Application (for BC students)
Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 26 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 23/2020 SFU Online Virtual Event
SD 38 Richmond GRADE 12 students and parents ONLY
TIME: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Opportunity for students and parents on this PROD DAY in Richmond to connect with SFU
representatives and ask questions.
Via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sfu.zoom.us/j/83544013574?pwd=UE1UaXBnMzFtM2N4SWt0Mkxyb3BlUT09
Meeting ID: 835 4401 3574
Password: 932296
SATURDAY, NOV 7/2020 UBC Engineering & SALA Open House
Interested in engineering or architecture? You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday,
November 7. Connect with professors, staff and students to explore everything UBC Engineering and the
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has to offer. The event will be virtual this year, but
you'll still get to see inside their labs, learn about our programs, go on virtual tours, and talk to advisors,
professors and current students about all of your options. All 14 engineering programs will be present.
Learn how applied science can make a world of difference!

RSVP YOU'LL BE ATTENDING.
By submitting your RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_243E1mAILsw6GgZ you'll be the
first to know about our presentation schedule and all of the exciting opportunities on November 7th.

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DISCOUVER UVIC - learn more about what it takes to become a UVic student. A number of events
are planned on specific days in October and November for both students and parents. Student
experience panel Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:30am and Parents Night
Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
For all the details about upcoming events at UVIC check this site:
https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php#ipn-discover-uvic-
information-sessions
More events planned and details will be shared as info becomes available:
KPU - Oct 16/2020 virtual online presentation 11:40 am – 12:30 pm

UBC - Oct 20/2020 virtual online presentation 12:00 NOON to 1:00 pm

UVic - Oct 22/2020 virtual online presentation 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

PSI - Oct 26-27/2020 PSI virtual event time to be arranged

BCom UVic - Oct 30/2020 virtual online presentation 11:40 am – 12:30 pm