Imagine UBC Orientation Leaders

Imagine UBC is the university’s biggest back-to-school event, welcoming many new students into the Faculty. It's full of exciting opportunities to meet others and learn about UBC Science. New students will get to know the campus, find out more about the Faculty of Science, meet a professor, connect with a group of students from our faculty, and more.

Key Position Details

Orientation Leaders guide a small group of new students through their Imagine UBC experience and help build an engaged community of new-to-UBC students.

  • Facilitate delivery of Imagine UBC for first year and transfer students
  • Support timely wayfinding in the first week of classes
  • Role model outstanding student leadership on campus
  • Maintain regular contact with the new-to-UBC students in your group, your Imagine Senior Orientation Leader, and the Science Imagine UBC Orientations team

Position Description

For more details, including detailed information about the role, important dates and commitments, and answers to other questions you may have.
 

What you’ll get out of the role

  • Contribute to building a friendly and welcoming community in the Faculty of Science
  • Learn about building respectful and inclusive communities
  • Develop leadership, facilitation, and teamwork skills
  • Meet other students in the Faculty of Science
  • Build connections with peers and university staff and faculty
  • Find out about involvement and resources in the UBC community

Application

Applications for 2026 Imagine UBC Orientation Leaders will open in February 2026. Keep an eye on your Distillation emails for more information.

Questions

Connect with Science Student Engagement.

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