UFV - University of the Fraser Valley

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Happy Family Day weekend! 💚 UFV campuses will be closed on Monday, February 16.

Wishing you a relaxing and meaningful day with your loved ones!

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Straight out of high school and applying to UFV this fall? Don’t miss the chance at a UFV Entrance Scholarship!

Sign up for our Info Session: https://ow.ly/Y8ih50XWXLz

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High school grads of 2026! Joining UFV this fall? You could qualify for a UFV Entrance Scholarship.

🔗 Learn more at our online info session: https://ow.ly/wn1M50XWXOm

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Build skills that fit your career with UFV Microcredentials.

Browse flexible courses designed to help you build targeted, practical skills. View course details and choose the option that fits your goals.

📌 Learn more: https://ow.ly/HVnO50XWXZ6

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Your starting point matters at UFV. Still figuring things out? With more than 110 programs, you can build from your starting point, explore what fits, and grow your studies in the direction that works for you.

Here, your path will grow with you.

Build your path. Start at ufv.ca/go

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There’s still time to attend Future Student Application Support Night on Jan 21, where UFV staff will walk you through the application process and your answer questions.

🔗 Learn more and plan your visit: https://events.ufv.ca/events/future-student-application-support-night/

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Applying to UFV and have questions about the process? Join us on Jan 21 for the Future Student Application Support Night, an in-person event that walks you through the application process.

🔗 Learn more: https://events.ufv.ca/events/future-student-application-support-night/

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Interested in gaining paid, relevant work experience while completing your studies? Join a UFV Co-op Info Session to learn how co-op works, program requirements, benefits, and how to apply.

Upcoming sessions on Jan 20 and 21.

Learn more and register: https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/

Check out the report here: www.ufv.ca/community/

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UFV is proud to be an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, working alongside our partners to address real-world challenges and uplift our region.

Discover the stories behind the impact. Read the report at https://ow.ly/uz3z50XHcYI

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There's a lot to look back on at UFV in 2025, and every picture tells a story.

Check out our 2025 Year in Review album on our UFV Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ufv/albums/72177720330830170

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UFV students Jason Lighton and Mwenda Dyck recently travelled to Winnipeg for an exciting two-day agriculture hackathon, joining some of the brightest young minds in western Canada to brainstorm sustainable agriculture solutions.

🔗Find out more: https://ow.ly/Nr8y50XTyy9

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Day ONE marked the beginning of the Winter 2026 semester at UFV for new students.

Still planning your courses? Register by Jan 11 through myUFV.

📸 Day ONE event photos are available on Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCFNSJ

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A look back at 2025, before we charge full steam ahead into 2026!

🔗 Read more: https://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2025/12/2025-a-year-of-change-and-growth-at-ufv/

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 before January 15 at https://ow.ly/SpNu50Xv7fe

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Excited for Day ONE Student Orientation? Join us Friday, January 2, from 12:30–4 pm, at our UFV Abbotsford campus and get a warm welcome from the UFV community. 🤗

Sign up: https://www.ufv.ca/orientation/day-one/

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/

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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 helps uncover major discovery about salicylic acid Sometimes when conducting research, scientists make unexpected discoveries that change how we understand the world.  In Dr. Harley Gordon’s case, the unexpected discovery came while he was studying how salicylic acid is synthesized in plants. Harley, an assistant professor in biology at the University of the Fraser Valley, was part of a team that recently […]

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

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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. 💚

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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

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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