Open House for American Students
A world-class, affordable education is closer than you think.
See for yourself on Saturday, November 28 by participating in the University of Victoria’s day-long event designed especially with American students in mind.
To top it all off, our team has arranged for some great deals on accommodations and activities for you and your parents. Stay for a few days and sample what UVic and Victoria, BC is all about.
Come tour the campus and:
- learn about our outstanding academic programs
- find out about housing, athletics and our Co-operative Education program
- discover how affordable a UVic education can be
- meet other American students who are considering UVic
- explore the city of Victoria on a double-decker bus tour
For an event schedule, registration details and accommodation information please refer to the tabs below.
Event
Schedule
Saturday, November 28, 2009
- 8:30a.m. Participants are picked up from Coast Hotel
- 9:00a.m. Welcome and introductions
- 9:15a.m. General information about UVic
- 10:00a.m. Refreshment Break
- 10:15a.m. Presentation from UVic Co-op and Career Services
- 10:30a.m. Guest speaker presentation
- 11:15a.m. Free time in the UVic Bookstore
- 12:00p.m. Lunch
- 12:45p.m. Student panel: American students will share their experiences about life as a UVic student and what living in Victoria, BC is all about
- 1:30p.m. Campus tour, including a tour of UVic residence
- 2:30p.m. Break
- 2:45p.m. Double-decker bus tour of Victoria
- 4:15p.m. Drop-off participants at Coast Hotel
How to
Register
The registration deadline is November 25, 2009 but you are encouraged to RSVP to uvip@uvic.ca as soon as possible.
We have negotiated a great hotel deal for your family, but this rate is only guaranteed if you book by October 26, 2009. Please see the “Where to stay” tab for more information and to book these accommodations.
Please email uvip@uvic.ca or phone Sarah at 1-250-853-3586 with any questions or concerns.
You can visit the Thinking of applying page if you would you like to sign up for general UVic updates or to start your admission application.
Where
to Stay
Get a great deal on your hotel accommodations while you’re staying in Victoria.
Our team has made arrangements with Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina for your convenience. Please book by October 29 to ensure the group rates of $109/night for Superior rooms or $89/night for Comfort rooms. Participants can enjoy these rates for up to three nights from November 26 to 29.
Please phone 1-800-716-6199 to book and quote booking code #CVHGFC2837.
