Starting your studies with us this winter? Don't miss your Day ONE Student Orientation on Friday, January 2, from 12:30–4 pm, at our UFV Abbotsford campus. ❄️ Connect with your classmates ❄️ Explore study areas ❄️ Meet UFV departments and services Sign up: https://www.ufv.ca/orientation/day-one/

Hey future #UFVStudents! Your Day ONE Student Orientation is Friday, January 2 at our Abbotsford campus. ❄️ Connect with your classmates ❄️ Explore study areas ❄️ Meet UFV departments and services Sign up: https://www.ufv.ca/orientation/day-one/

In his first year at UFV, student Hayden Koppes just wanted an easier way to meet people, and that's why he created Baker Battles. The program is now uniting students in the Lá:lem te Baker residence on the Abbotsford campus. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/YwpU50XAlTh

Today is Giving Tuesday! Join us in supporting UFV learners. “It’s a big relief to have support from my community. I plan to give back and inspire the next generation.” — Patrice Quon, UFV Alum, BEd ‘25 🔗 Donate now at https://ow.ly/9TN450Xv99z

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Your gift to the UFV Community Annual Bursary helps learners stay in class, overcome financial barriers, and give back to the community they love. 💚 🔗 Donate at https://ow.ly/E3TU50Xuq11

Fall so far! 🍂 Labs, laughs, campus magic. 🔗 More UFV moments on Flickr: https://ow.ly/B2Ao50Xzcl9

🎓 Here’s to the learners. The ones who ask questions, lift others up, and make the world better one class at a time. This Giving Tuesday, support UFV students through the UFV Community Annual Bursary. 🔗 Donate at https://ow.ly/cjXO50Xx4gc

UFV's 10-month Certified Dental Assistant program offers a perfect blend of immersive lectures and extensive hands-on clinical experience. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2026! 📌 Apply at https://ow.ly/aO0s50XuWz5

UFV biochemist Harley Gordon is part of a research team that has uncovered new information about how plants produce salicylic acid — the natural compound that inspired the creation of the original version of Aspirin and which plays a major role in plant immunity. Read more: https://ow.ly/S6eB50XvUBO

New to UFV and feeling unsure about registration? Join us for our first virtual info session today, November 10 at 3:30 pm. 🔗 Sign up at https://ow.ly/FpVH50XpB9K 🙂It’s only 30 minutes and packed with helpful tips – from how to pay your deposit to building your schedule and registering on myUFU.

Thank you, Cascades family. Together, on Cascades Giving Day, we raised $134,108 in support of UFV varsity sports and Athletics and Campus Recreation programs. Your generosity powers every student’s journey and helps drive the climb to success. We climbed together and conquered together. 💚

Chemistry doesn’t have to be scary! 🎃 Our Faculty of Science got into the Halloween spirit at UFV Open House earlier this month. Discover your program options and find your perfect fit at https://ow.ly/ELe050XiHff

This is your 10 minute warning for the SURPRISE power hour Challenge! For one hour only (7 to 8 pm today), every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000 available. That means double the support for UFV student-athletes and programs. 🔗 Donate now: https://ow.ly/CBVG50Xk4BJ

🎉 Together, we’ve reached our $50,000 goal. Let's keep the momentum going and help even more student-athletes and programs thrive at UFV! We’re setting a new goal of $100,000. Every gift today makes an impact so let’s CLIMB even higher! 💚 🔗 Donate at https://ow.ly/fhSQ50Xk00G #WeClimbWeConquer

Cascades Giving Day has officially started. You can support every UFV athletics program today: men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball, athletic therapy, strength and conditioning, and campus recreation. 🔗 Donate today at https://ow.ly/7Mca50XjnA7

Tomorrow is Cascades Giving Day. It’s the day when your support moves athletes to achieve their goals both in the classroom and on the field. Giving tomorrow means your donation can be matched, furthering its impact and helping every student climb higher. Are you ready to Rally for the Valley? 💚

Whenever Mateo Brazinha steps onto the pitch with the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer squad, he’s proud to represent UFV. Mateo exemplifies what it means to be a student athlete and an ambassador at UFV. 🔗 Find out how you can support varsity sports on Oct 29: https://ow.ly/t6iF50Xjcbh

UFV Cascades lead in the classroom and the community. Whether it’s basketball, golf, soccer, or volleyball, Cascades work hard to win on the court, field, and course. On Oct 29, help them climb higher by making a gift that truly makes a difference. Share this post. 💚 #WeClimbWeConquer

Are you ready to help the Cascades win from the sidelines? You can become a Cascades Giving Day Ambassador, and help spread the word to your friends and family. 🔗 Sign up today and receive all the tools you need to share about Cascades Giving Day: https://ow.ly/UAhP50XfQFC

Don't miss UFV's Agriculture Info Session happening on October 23! Learn about programs, co-op and research opportunities, and where a career in agriculture can take you. 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 💻 Attend in person or online from 6–7 pm 🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/v65V50Xf481

Today is UFV Open House day! 😆 Get ready to start your university journey. Discover info sessions, housing and campus tours, and get application assistance at our Application Station. For directions, parking, and check-in info, visit https://ow.ly/mvAe50X6pLQ

Tomorrow is UFV Open House! Join us anytime between 10am to 2pm! Enjoy free parking all day across the campus; we recommend Lot 10. Check-in location: Student Union Building (Building S). For more information, visit https://ow.ly/BwBR50X8FHK

Our Cascades Giving Day has challenges you can help us unlock! Whether you’re an alum, a friend, or part of the community, your gift on Oct 29 can multiply with bonus matches and prizes. Every gift moves us closer to helping Cascades athletes succeed. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ns4v50XegFk

Excited or nervous about UFV Open House this Saturday? You don’t need to have it all figured out. Here’s what student Paulina says: “Just come explore, ask questions, grab some freebies, and maybe get a little lost on the tour — it’s part of the fun!” Read more: https://ow.ly/KElR50XcPqs

Do you bleed green? 💚 The countdown is on! On Oct 29, join us in the climb to support UFV students on Cascades Giving Day. From varsity sports to campus rec programs, your gift could transform their journey. Are you ready to climb? Share and tag your fellow Cascades! #WeClimbWeConquer

Sam Varing, the recipient of UFV’s 2025 Young Distinguished Alumni Award, is a trailblazer in the legal and business communities with a powerful commitment to equity and youth empowerment.

UFV is closed today for Thanksgiving. We hope the extra day gives you the chance to rest, recharge, or spend time in whatever way matters most to you. See you back on campus tomorrow.

A reminder that all UFV campuses will be closed on Monday, October 13, with no classes in session. 🍂 We'll see you back on campus on Tuesday, October 14.

Join UFV’s Engineering Info Session to meet faculty, chat with students, and learn about the Engineering Common Core Certificate & Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics. 📅 Nov 14, 2024 🕖 7:00 pm 📍 Evered Hall, Abbotsford Campus Register: https://ow.ly/bIzt50X8OFC

Chilliwack lawyer Cristen Gleeson has been elected as the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of the Fraser Valley. She succeeds John Pankratz, who has wrapped up his second term as Chair but will stay on as a board member. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ZQag50X5eOb

It's officially October and our Open House is just a few weeks away! Visit us anytime between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 18. And bring a supporter with you (family member or friend). 📌RSVP here, https://ow.ly/OfM350X6pfC

Mark your calendar! Join UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) on Oct 3 for CERA Day 2025, celebrating the International Day of Older Persons at our Chilliwack campus. CERA Day is full, but we are accepting waitlist requests at [email protected]

On Tuesday, September 30, UFV joins communities across Canada in honouring Survivors of Residential Schools, their families, and the children who never returned home, as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In observance of this day, all UFV campuses will be closed.

“The community allows me to meet loads of students every semester and get to know people from all over the world, alongside the positive of living with your friends and constantly be in the proximity of them.” — Yazan, UFV Housing resident 📌Apply to live on the new UFV residence here buff.ly/NpaO7LL

🎉 Big news from UFV! We’re proud to share that the University of the Fraser Valley has been officially named a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U — joining a global network of institutions committed to systems change, social innovation, and community-rooted learning.

We are incredibly excited to share this news — CHASI has been proud to help lead UFV in the process to earn this prestigious recognition. @goufv.bsky.social

Where do we — our community, our country, and our world — stand on the project of human rights? How can we ensure that the aspiration of a universal human rights system is realized?

Whether you've already applied to UFV or are still exploring your options, our Open House is the perfect opportunity to meet faculty, chat with current students, learn about programs, or tour the campus. Join us on Saturday, October 18 between 10 am and 2 pm. 📌Book your spot here buff.ly/n9cvHFu

Join us on Sept 23 at the UFV Chilliwack campus for a powerful Chamber Connections event featuring keynote speaker Linda Kay. Linda will share important narratives on the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). 🔗 Learn more and register at

📣 UFV Housing is expanding. This is your chance to live close to campus in a brand-new residence. Applications are now open for the new residence on the Abbotsford campus. Move-in dates begin January 2026. 📌Learn more here

🎉 Welcome to UFV, new students! Today’s Day ONE is all about meeting your people, exploring campus, and starting your UFV journey off right. 💚 We’re excited to have you here! This is the beginning of something big. 👉 Need event details? Visit: buff.ly/mKpFlu5

A friendly reminder that our campuses will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 1. 🙌 We're excited for Fall 2025 and can't wait to see you on campus next week! Classes for most programs begin on Wed, September 3. 👋 If you're new to UFV, don't forget about Day ONE on Tuesday, Sept 2.

When you think of SASI, the institute’s founding director, Dr. Satwinder Bains, comes to mind pretty quickly. That changed on August 15 when Satwinder formally retired. Thank you for all you did to build SASI, Satwinder! 🔗 Find out more at buff.ly/7DB5hRo

Hey, UFV! Brightspace is your new learning platform. 💻 This transition is part of UFV's ongoing commitment to enhance your learning and teaching experience. 👀 Faculty: Watch for upcoming events and workshops at TLC at buff.ly/qT0ouQ3 👩🎓 Students: Explore tutorials at buff.ly/Yy1VzsP

Things are back to normal on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Buildings A, B, and C are now operational, and power has been fully restored. Employees may return to their normal workstations at their direct supervisor’s discretion. Questions? Email: [email protected]

Worried about finding your way around campus? Want a refresher on the best spots to study or hang out? 🤓 Sign up for a guided tour of the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus, and check out other resources to help you get familiar with UFV campuses.

UFV Abbotsford bldgs A, B & C remain closed until Aug 13 as crews restore power. Impacted students/faculty will be contacted. More info: ufv.ca

🚨 Update: UFV’s Abbotsford campus Buildings A, B, and C will remain closed until Wednesday, Aug 13, as crews restore power after a transformer fire in Building B’s electrical room. Staff work remotely; classes/events relocated. Other buildings open. Next update Aug. 9. 🚨 For updates check ufv.ca

🚨 UFV Abbotsford campus Buildings A, B, and C are CLOSED due to a transformer fire in Building B’s electrical room. Power is out; IT services in these buildings are impacted. Other campus buildings are not affected. #UFV For updates check www.ufv.ca

Kick off your Fall term with confidence! 🤓Smart Start, UFV’s free online orientation, is now available in Brightspace for all registered students. Check your UFV inbox for access details.