Register for the New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program 2026 Winter cohort

October 17, 2025
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Registration is now open for the next cohort of our New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program. 

We’re excited to be launching our fifth cohort of the New to UBC Vancouver Connections program to support new hires in connecting with other new faculty and staff across the university. 

What is the New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program?

The New to UBC Vancouver Connections program is a self-directed, cohort-based program for new faculty and staff within their first year of employment at UBC Vancouver. This program is a great way for you to connect with people outside of your team or department who may be in a similar role as you or share similar professional interests. 

Participants will be matched into groups of 4-5 based on their responses to an intake survey form. Throughout the six months, group members have the flexibility to decide how often to meet and the type of activities they engage in. 

Further details regarding eligibility, time commitment, and program objectives can be found on the New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program page. 

2026 Winter cohort key dates 

The 2026 Winter cohort will take place between December 2025 and May 2026.  

October 17 – November 7, 2025Program intake form open for UBC Vancouver faculty and staff. The cohort has limited spots available and enrollment may close earlier if capacity is reached. 
November 25, 2025Cohort groups announced on or before this date.
December 3, 2025Combined 2026 Winter Cohort Launch & 2025 Summer Cohort Closing event
December 2025 – May 2026Groups are expected to meet a minimum of three times (once every 6-8 weeks); groups have flexibility in when, where, and how often to meet. We recommend you set aside 1-2 hours per month to achieve this.
June 2026Program concludes with cohort networking event (date TBA). 

2026 Winter cohort registration and intake survey

Complete the intake survey linked below to register for the 2026 Winter cohort. Space is limited and will be first come, first served. We encourage faculty and staff to register early, as the intake may close early if program capacity is filled.

If you have any questions, please reach out to workplace.orientations@ubc.ca. 

Complete the intake survey

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