New Student Orientation | KPU.ca - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Fall 2024 New Student Orientation is for new students beginning classes in September 2024. Students beginning classes in Spring/January 2025 will be invited to the Spring 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!

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.
Community Orientations
Community Orientations are specifically designed for the unique experiences of the students they serve. Join your community to get ready for the beginning of your journey here at KPU. To attend the sessions, please click the links below on the date and time listed.
- International Orientation
  International Live Virtual Orientation
  Link TBA
*International Live Virtual Orientation is mandatory for international students.
- Indigenous Orientation
  Indigenous Online Orientation
KPU Welcomes You
Register for the in-person portion of Orientation at either the Langley, Richmond, Civic Plaza or Surrey campus. This opportunity includes a campus tour!
KPU Welcomes You is our new student orientation event.
Dates/Times:
- TBA
First Year Festival
One week of flexible programming and activities open to ALL first-year students registered in classes in ANY program.
We have curated a fun list of activities for our new students to participate in, have fun, learn new skills, and MAKE NEW FRIENDS!

International Students

International students are required to attend the Live International Orientation Session listed above. We highly encourage all new international students to attend KPU Welcomes You if you are in Canada.

Visiting and Exchange Students

Please attend the Live International Virtual Orientation session. Visiting and Exchange Students are required to attend the Welcome event organized by the Study Abroad Team. We highly encourage you to attend KPU Welcomes You.

KPU Tech Students

Trades students are encouraged to participate in the Online Orientation. Though KPU Welcomes You will not take place at KPU Tech, we invite you to KPU Welcomes You on August 28th, August 29th, August 30th, or September 1st.

Students with Disabilities

KPU offers Orientation programs that adapt to the needs of all KPU students, including students with disabilities. KPU is happy to provide modified orientations for students with individual needs on the day of the event, or on a later date by request.

Learn about accessible orientation programming →

Preparing for Orientation

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.

New Student Checklists

Starting at KPU isn't quite as easy as just showing up in January. 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.