Welcome Week 2026 set for September 4–13!
The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards invites all members of the UPEI community to participate in Welcome Week 2026, September 4 to 13. It will once again be open to all Panthers—new and current students from across all programs, faculty and staff, family, alumni, and friends. The Welcome Week Team has partnered with various departments on campus to bring back some favourites and introduce some new activities.
Welcome Week 2026 includes events such as the popular UPEI Music Fest; the Back-2-School Fair on Tuesday, September 8; and the President’s Welcome Back BBQ, which will take place on Wednesday, September 9, from 11:30 am–1 pm in the Quad. All are welcome!
Incoming students joining UPEI this fall can still register for Welcome Week 2026. The official schedule will be released very soon. In the meantime, the UPEI community can stay connected by following @upei_studentaffairs on social media or visiting the Welcome Week website.
Hasna Mady and Mary Truong, this year's Welcome Week Coordinators, say that what they are most excited about for Welcome Week is seeing all the planning, ideas, and hard work that have gone into this year finally come to life. More than anything, they are excited to be part of the group that helps our incoming students feel welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely excited to begin their journey at UPEI.
"Starting university is such a big transition, and we know that the first few days can shape how students feel about their new home," said Mady and Truong. "We’re looking forward to creating opportunities for students to meet new people, build friendships, explore campus, try new things, and feel like they truly belong here. Whether it’s through team activities, campus events, traditions, or even the small moments of connection between leaders and students, we want Welcome Week to be something they remember for years to come.
"Most importantly, we’re excited to welcome a new group of Panthers to our community and, hopefully, help them feel proud to be part of UPEI. We can’t wait to see our leaders bring their energy and enthusiasm to the week, watch students find their people, and experience those moments where everything starts to feel a little more like home. We’re so excited to share this experience with our incoming class and help set the tone for the next few years they’ll spend with us at UPEI!"
Creating a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students is a campus-wide effort! During the first week of classes, many faculty and staff will be at information tables in high-traffic areas, wearing "Ask Me" t-shirts or buttons, signalling to students that they are a safe, welcoming resource to ask questions about the University! Even if faculty and staff haven't signed up officially, they are encouraged to join the "Ask Me" movement to help foster a campus culture where everyone feels supported from day one.
Questions about Welcome Week can be emailed to welcomeweek@upei.ca.
