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Student Life and Development

We support student transition, success, and whole person development by engaging students in experiential learning opportunities and fostering an inclusive community. We inspire and enable students to define and achieve their own personal success and to contribute to society through service and leadership.

New Student Transition Support

New Student Orientation Events (August, January & May): Orientation, official welcome, student-led activities and tours, insider tips, and more! Sessions with faculty, entertainment, lunch, and prizes. Additional Orientation sessions are offered for mature students, as well as parents of new students. (kpu.ca/orientation)

Campus Life

Get involved with a club, campus recreation, study abroad, volunteer opportunities, student employment, student government, student conferences and more. Find out more every September at Campus Life Week events on each campus or visit us online anytime at kpu.ca/sld.

Student Leadership Development

We offer leadership development programs for students and alumni including:

  • Annual Student/Alumni Leadership Conference (January): kpu.ca/leadership
  • Regular leadership seminars and guest speakers;
  • Leadership team opportunities including Orientation Leadership, New Student Mentors, Leadership Conference Planning Committee, Event Volunteers and more;
  • Annual Student Leadership Recognition Event

Contact Us

Location: Surrey Campus, Surrey Main 216
Email: sld@kpu.ca
Website: kpu.ca/sld

Last Updated: 11-Jun-2015

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