BEvERAGE Gardens
Cool off with a drink outside at Felicita’s extended patio! Enjoy a cold drink as you listen to the awesome tunes coming from next door at Beats by the SUB, all at your favorite campus pub. Let’s cheers to being back on campus together! ☀️
Drop by September 9 to 11 in the afternoon for access to our BEvERage gardens, providing the coolest refreshments.
Location: Felicita’s Campus Pub
*Felicita’s Campus Pub is 19+
SUB Fair
The SUB Fair is your chance to meet members of your students’ society and get exclusive access to some FREE swag items (for all you returning students, this is the place to get your free tote bag!).
SUB businesses and local vendors come together to shower you with free swag and special deals. From September 8-11 we’ll be giving out the exclusive SUB Deal Book (full of FREE and AWESOME deals for students), as well as debuting our brand new FREE swag for the year.
🎉Guaranteed to be full of surprises and lots of fun!
Location: Outside the SUB
Movie in the Quad (MiTQ)
This year’s Movie in the Quad is Shrek 2 – and we’re a believer that it’s going to be one of the best yet! 💚🍿
We’ll be blowing up a giant inflatable screen to make a popup theater under the stars! Join us on the Quad from 8 to late to watch this Shrek-tastic film.
We’re handing out popcorn in exchange for a donation to the UVSS Food Bank. So, not only will you get a tasty snack, but you’ll be helping to support fellow students. Don’t forget some non-perishable food items or bring a monetary donation!
Location: UVic Quad, in front of McPherson Library
Beats by the SUB
🎵 Come listen to our headliner and rock out this CKO 🎸
Are you ready to hear some of the best student sound around? Look no further than Beats by the SUB, our annual mini music festival hosted right outside of the SUB.
We’ve got an amazing lineup coming together for you this year: three days of performances from talented artists in the Victoria scene! From noon till 5 PM, the campus will come alive with infectious beats, creating the ultimate back to school experience.
CFUV 101.9 FM will also join the party with awesome tunes between bands. CFUV 101.9 FM is the official radio sponsor for Beats by the SUB.
🎵 Come join the crowd and ring in another year on campus!
Location: By Fel’s BEvERage Garden – the perfect place to grab a beverage and listen to some tunes!
Stay tuned for this year’s lineup.
Free Pancake Breakfast
We’re serving up hot, fluffy pancakes to welcome students back to campus.Let’s start September strong with a FREE piping hot plate of pancakes!
Fluffy pancakes, delicious maple syrup, and good vibes all around, what more could you want? Come join us from 8:00 to 10:30 in the Michèle Pujol Room in the SUB for some free pancakes and great tunes provided by our on-campus radio station CFUV.
🥞 Don’t forget to bring your friends and start your first day of classes off right!
Location: Michèle Pujol room, in The Student Union Building
Get ready to kick off the school year with UVSS’s biggest celebration of the year! ✨✨✨
Campus Kickoff (otherwise known as CKO) is a week-long event that brings the UVic community together to celebrate new beginnings, new friendships, and everything that makes campus life unforgettable. Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning for another incredible year, CKO is your invitation to dive into the energy, excitement, and spirit at UVic!
For one unforgettable week, campus is filled with live music, free food, games, giveaways, pop-up activities, and vibrant spaces to explore. Meet new students, talk with community members, and learn more about your new campus! The UVSS can’t wait to welcome you 🫶
The best part? Every Campus Kickoff event is completely FREE !
Find out everything you need to know here! 🎶🎵