UBC Computer Science events for Imagine Day 2026
The department welcomes new and returning students with many exciting activities
UBC Computer Science has organized a full day of orientation events to welcome new and returning undergraduate and graduate students back to campus on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 for UBC’s Imagine Day.
Orientation schedule for undergraduate students:
10:30AM - 12:30PM: Open House, ICICS Atrium
11:00AM - 12:00PM: BBQ by Computer Science Student Society (CSSS), outside ICICS Building
12:00PM: Head’s Welcome, ICICS Atrium
12:30PM - 2:00PM: BCS Orientation, MCML 360
1:00PM - 2:00PM: Transfer Students Orientation, DMP 301
2:00PM - 3:00PM: Arts Students Orientation, ICCS 146
Orientation schedule for graduate students:
All events take place at ICICS/CS X836 and X860
8:30AM - 9:30AM: Breakfast
9:30AM – 9:42AM: Introduction from Department Leadership
9:42AM – 10:30AM: Short talks from various individuals in the Department
10:30AM - 12:00PM: Scavenger Hunt
12:00PM - 2:00PM: Lunch
2:00PM - 3:00PM: Presentation and Q&A on MSc, PhD/PhD-Track programs, award applications, etc.
3:00PM - 3:30PM: Introduction to Co-op option
3:30PM - 4:00PM: Coffee Break
4:00PM - 5:00PM: Lightning Talks by Faculty and Major Award–Winning Graduate Students
5:00PM - 6:00PM: Chat with CSGSA
6:00PM: CSGSA social events
The department provides numerous programs and resources throughout the year to support computer science students. For undergraduate students, learn more about the various student services offered by the department, such as student clubs, mentoring programs and industry networking events. For graduate students, learn more about events happening throughout the year, such as the Distinguished Lecture Series and various professional development resources.