Welcome, bienvenue, bienvenido, willkommen, huān yíng, yōkoso, marhaban!
Staff and faculty welcome all new and returning students to the University of Prince Edward Island. As we begin the 2012-13 academic year, the University continues to focus on the enhancement of student supports and improving the student experience so that all students feel at home. When better supported by the campus community, students will achieve success.
We welcome international and exchange students to campus on Friday, August 31 during a full-day International Student Orientation (ISO) event from 9:00 am-10:00 pm. Students are encouraged to attend a breakfast with ice breaker games, a picnic, city and scenic tours, and evening activities. Students will also learn about the International Student Connections 'Buddy' Program which offers assistance for a smooth transition by matching new students with returning local or international students. 'Buddies' help students adapt to a new country, culture, and environment. ISO is an opportunity for students to meet international peers and support staff before diving into New Student Orientation (NSO) week activities which kick-off on Saturday, September 1 with NSO Welcome Day.
NSO Welcome Day is a first-time event that brings together a number of services and support offerings in two areas on campus-Don and Marion McDougall Hall and Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall-so students can 'one-stop shop' and be ready to go before classes start on Wednesday, September 5. For more information on NSO Welcome Day, click here.
Organized by over 100 upper-year students, NSO Week also takes place September 1-6 and is said to be the most spirited week of the year. For a full list of NSO events and activities, visit upei.ca/nso.
UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) also welcomed its students to campus last week at its annual Blue Coat Ceremony which celebrates the students' achievements in joining the ranks of veterinarians in training. Vet students began classes on Monday, August 27.
