NOTE: This section applies to new incoming students, in other words, this will be your first fall semester ever at UPEI!
Why Should a New UPEI Student Sign-Up for Welcome Week?
As an incoming new student at UPEI, you want to ensure the smoothest transition possible so you can adequately jump-start your UPEI journey, and Welcome Week 2025 can guarantee that for you! Welcome Week will provide you with a variety of opportunities to meet and interact with not only your fellow incoming students but also, countless faculty, staff, and returning upper-year students who are eager to support you!
Here are the Top 10 reasons to be at Welcome Week
- Wander around campus without wondering where anything is so you’re not lost looking for buildings on Day 1of classes.
- Energy-packed events all week long for new and returning students!
- Laughs, memories, and friendships- you could meet people from your program, your residence, and maybe even your new bestie.
- Connect with staff, faculty, and returning students. You will have the ability to ask them about classes, campus, or even where to find the best snacks.
- Opportunities! You can meet people and services that could be looking to hire you.
- Meet Panthers from all over the world where you’ll be part of a truly diverse and welcoming community.
- Explore Charlottetown like a local. Even if you are from PEI, you can learn the spots that university students love.
- Win cool prizes and swag- you never know what free stuff you’ll walk away with.
- Experience campus life before the stress kicks in- the perfect “soft launch” into university without the pressure of assignments.
- Engage in traditions, sporting events, and unforgettable memories- it’s your first Panther Pride moment.
- Kickstart your UPEI journey in the best way possible with Welcome Week—it’s kind of a big deal.
Okay so that was actually 11 reasons, but the first letter of each reason spells Welcome Week vertically!
