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
Ready to try out a new style? Do you have old clothes you’re looking to get rid of?
The Clothing Swap lets you do just that… and did we mention it’s free? AND no donations are required to grab some awesome clothes!
The UVSS is holding a CLOTHING SWAP!
Donations welcome – pop by to shop, donate, and maybe find your new favourite piece!
For questions, please email events@uvss.ca!
Anything leftover will be donated to a local charity.
THE UVIC STUDENT BODY IS COMPRISED OF A RICH AND DIVERSE SET OF CULTURES. IT’S TIME WE CELEBRATE THAT.
Join the Students of Colour Collective and the UVSS on February 2nd-6th– a week-long cultural exhibition created to celebrate the cultural diversity at UVic and bring us closer together!
For our week long event details, please visit here!
Join us on December 3rd from 4pm to 8pm in Vertigo to find some amazing goodies made by local vendors! Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift or just want to treat yourself, you’ll find all kinds of amazing treats here.
Send an email to uvssgm@uvss.ca with the subject “Winter Holiday Vendor” if you’d like to be added to the waitlist.
The UVSS, Peer Support Centre and and UVic Wellness Centre presents how to do University Life in a sustainable way.
Join us a for an informative session all about burnout.
⏰ When: Thursday, November 20th from 4:30pm – 6pm
📍 Where: The Student Union Building in Vertigo
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! 🎶🎵