Orientation

Photo of volunteers, welcoming students to UNB orientation

Our new student Orientation welcome is a fun-filled week of events, activities and informative sessions to help you make friends, have fun and learn about all the incredible things UNB has in store for you. It is a chance for you to discover campus and settle in academically, socially and culturally.

Whether you are international or domestic; high-school entrant, transfer or mature student, if it is your first year at UNB, then you are invited to participate in orientation events.

We cannot wait to welcome you to our UNB community. We hope that you will reach out with all your questions and let us be your guide.

Getting started at UNB

To access the link you will need to be logged into your UNB account, if you are having trouble with your account – see our checklist for videos on how to set up your account. Direct any questions about account set up to ITS (Information Technology Services) at its@unb.ca.

Fredericton

Fall Orientation

August 30 - Sept. 6, 2025

Fall orientation is a chance for new students to make friends, discover campus, and settle in academically, socially and culturally.

Schedule and events

To access the schedule and events, you must be logged into your UNB account. If you're having trouble, see our checklist for setup videos or contact Information & Technology Services at its@unb.ca.


Winter orientation

Jan. 5 - 10, 2026

All new students starting their studies in winter 2026 are warmly invited to join our winter orientation. We hope that you will join the events that we are planning to help you get a good start to your studies at UNB.

Winter orientation is a fun filled week of events, activities and informative sessions to help you make friends, have fun and learn about all the incredible things UNB has in store for you.

Whether you are international or domestic; high-school entrant, transfer or mature student, if it is your first term at UNB Fredericton then you are invited to participate in events. Make the most out of your time here at UNB and make sure to attend all the events planned that week.

Our goal is to make you feel welcome, as well as prepared for the upcoming term.

Schedule and events


Saint John

Student volunteers, welcoming new to UNB students durning fall orientation

August 30 - Sept. 6, 2025

Fall orientation is a chance for new students to make friends, discover campus, and settle in academically, socially and culturally.

Schedule and events

To access the schedule and events, you must be logged into your UNB account. If you're having trouble, see our checklist for setup videos or contact Information & Technology Services at its@unb.ca.


Winter orientation

Jan. 5 - 10, 2026

All new students starting their studies in winter 2026 are warmly invited to join our winter welcome orientation. We hope that you will join the events that we are planning to help you get a good start to your studies at UNB.

Winter welcome week is a fun filled week of events, activities and informative sessions to help you make friends, have fun and learn about all the incredible things UNB has in store for you.

Whether you are international or domestic; high-school entrant, transfer or mature student, if it is your first term at UNB Saint John then you are invited to participate in events. Make the most out of your time here at UNB and make sure to attend all the events planned that week.

Our goal is to make you feel welcome, as well as prepared for the upcoming term.


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