Get ready for an exciting week of events, activities, and opportunities to meet your fellow Panthers! Check out what’s happening each day below and start planning your Welcome Week.
Thursday, September 3
Grad Student Mixer
4:30–6:00 p.m. | Fox & Crow
Meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies and fellow graduate students at this casual networking event. Grab some Welcome Week swag and learn more about the events happening throughout the week.
Friday, September 4
- Residence Move-in and Welcome Week Check-in
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Centre
Stop by the Welcome Week check-in table to pick up your swag and connect with campus service providers.
- The UPEI Experience Presentation
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | AH 142
Learn more about the student services and resources available to you at UPEI.
- Panther Pause: Treat & Meet
12:00–1:00 p.m. | PAC Check-in Table
Grab a snack, meet some new people, and connect with fellow Panthers before heading out on a campus tour.
- Campus Tours
12:00–3:00 p.m. | Gather at the Welcome Week Check-in Table
Join student staff for a tour of campus and get familiar with the buildings, services, and spaces you’ll be using throughout the year.
- Game Night with Your Student Union Executives
8:00–10:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Centre
Meet your Student Union executives and enjoy a fun evening of games and entertainment.
Saturday, September 5
- Residence Move-in and Welcome Week Check-in
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Centre
Stop by the Welcome Week check-in table to pick up your swag and connect with campus service providers.
- UPEI Women’s Rugby Game
2:00–3:30 p.m. | Sports Field
Grab some thunder sticks and join your fellow Panthers in cheering on the UPEI women’s rugby team. Meet at the Welcome Week check-in table at 1:30 p.m. before heading to the field.
- Kickoff Ceremony with Senior Leaders and Indigenous Community
4:00–5:30 p.m. | Quad
Officially kick off your UPEI journey with a special Welcome Week ceremony featuring senior leadership and members of the Indigenous community.
- Toga Night
10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Join the UPEI Student Union for this annual Welcome Week tradition and enjoy a night of entertainment with your fellow students.
Sunday, September 6
- Gather & Go Downtown Charlottetown
12:00–3:00 p.m. | Downtown Charlottetown
Meet your team and head downtown with your Welcome Week leaders for a fun challenge around Charlottetown.
- Aerialist Pop-Up and Outdoor Games
3:00–4:30 p.m. | Grass Area Between Andrew Hall and the Performing Arts Centre
Check out interactive fitness and acrobatics demonstrations from Aerial Warehouse and enjoy some outdoor activities.
- Family & Friends Music Festival
7:00–9:00 p.m. | Quad
Spend the evening with your fellow Panthers enjoying live music, entertainment, and good vibes. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, September 7
12. Panther Rec Time
1:00pm–3:30–p.m. | Gymnasium C, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
If you’re on campus, come down to the Sports Centre for some recreational games.
13. Ice Cream Social with Residence Life
3:30–5:00p.m. | Quad Area Between Andrew Hall and the Performing Arts Centre
Come out and grab a sweet treat and meet some of the Residence Life staff.
- Outdoor Movie Night
8:00–10:00 p.m. | Grass Area Between Andrew Hall and the Performing Arts Centre
Grab a blanket and settle in for a movie under the stars on our giant inflatable screen.
Tuesday, September 8
- Recharge Room
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Health Centre
Take some time to relax and recharge in a designated quiet space with mindful activities and varied lighting options.
- Back-2-School Fair
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Gymnasium A & B, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
Explore clubs, societies, student services, and other opportunities available on campus. Entertainment stations will also be available outdoors.
- International Student Orientation
2:00–4:00 p.m. | Andrew Hall 142
Join International Student Advisors for essential information and resources to help you get settled at UPEI.
- Graduate Student Orientation
4:00–5:30 p.m. | AVC 287N
New and current graduate students are invited to join small-group discussions led by current graduate students and learn more about success in graduate school.
Wednesday, September 9
- Recharge Room
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Health Centre
Take some time to relax and recharge in a designated quiet space.
- Office of the President Welcome Back BBQ
Time TBA | UPEI Quad
Join President Rogers and your fellow Panthers for the annual Welcome Back BBQ, complete with food and lawn games.
- Trivia Night
7:30–9:30 p.m. | Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Grab a team and put your trivia knowledge to the test at this fun night hosted by the UPEI Student Union.
Thursday, September 10
- Recharge Room
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Health Centre
Take some time to relax and recharge in a designated quiet space.
- Pancake Breakfast
8:30–10:30 a.m. | Chaplaincy Centre
Start your morning with some delicious pancakes. Everyone is welcome!
- Health & Wellness Fair and MenB Vaccination Clinic
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Centre
Learn more about health and wellness resources available to you on campus and attend the MenB vaccination clinic.
- Staff & Faculty Welcome Home Door Decorating Contest
Time TBA | Campus-Wide
Check out the decorated doors across campus and cast your vote for your favourite!
- Glow-in-the-Dark Painting and Polaroids
7:00–9:00 p.m. | Campus Life Day Lounge, W.A. Murphy Centre
Get creative with glow-in-the-dark painting and capture some memories with Polaroids.
- Back-to-School Wet/Dry Night
10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. | Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Join the Student Union for a late-night back-to-school celebration with your new friends.
Friday, September 11
- Recharge Room
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Health Centre
Take some time to relax and recharge in a designated quiet space.
- Panther Pause: Treat & Meet
12:00–1:00 p.m. | Quad
Stop by for a snack, meet some new people, and take a break between classes.
- Staff & Faculty Welcome Home Door Decorating Contest
Time TBA | Campus-Wide
Check out the decorated doors across campus and cast your vote for your favourite!
- Volleyball in the Quad
12:00–1:00 p.m. | Quad
Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for some friendly 15-minute volleyball games in the Quad.
- Aerialist Pop-Up and Outdoor Games
12:00–1:00 p.m. | Quad
Enjoy interactive fitness and acrobatics demonstrations from Aerial Warehouse and take part in some outdoor games.
- Friday Night Lights Rugby Game at St. FX
All-Day Travel Activity | Bus departs Bell Aliant Centre at 2:30 p.m, be there for 2:15 p.m.
Hop on the Panthers bus to St. FX and cheer on the UPEI Rugby team. Pizza and refreshments will be provided along the way in partnership with UPEI Alumni. (THERE ARE LIMITED SEATS. SIGN-UP AND ENTRY FEE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE FOR SIGN-UP. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPDATES!)
Saturday, September 12
- Creating a Chain of Hope: Family & Friends Crafting Activity and Queer Choir Pop-Up
2:30–4:00 p.m. | Chaplaincy Centre
Take part in a simple paper-chain crafting activity to create a message of hope for the year ahead, and enjoy a performance from Charlottetown’s Queer Choir.
- Closing Ceremony: Winning Team Announcement
6:30 p.m. | Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Find out which team earned the most points and who won the Staff & Faculty Door Decorating Contest. Stick around afterward for karaoke with Take the Mic!
- Take the Mic Karaoke Band
7:30–9:30 p.m. | Fox & Crow
Enjoy free food, live entertainment, and a fun evening with your new connections.
Sunday, September 13
- Panthers Men’s & Women’s Soccer Games
1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. | Sports Field
Grab some thunder sticks and cheer on the Panthers soccer teams. Meet at the Welcome Week check-in table at 12:30 p.m. before heading to the field.
- Campus Life Global Games Cultural Exchange
6:00–8:00 p.m. | Fox & Crow
Try your luck at board games from around the world and meet the Campus Life Advisors at this casual evening social.
- Outdoor Movie Night
8:00–10:00 p.m. | Grass Area Between Andrew Hall and the Performing Arts Centre
Grab a blanket and enjoy a relaxed movie night under the stars on our giant screen.