Welcome Week
Hey Panthers!
Looking to connect with your peers, get to know your campus, and indulge in some fun activities at the beginning of your academic year?
Welcome Week is THE opportunity for you!
Welcome Week is a week full of activities at the beginning of each Fall semester to welcome new, incoming, and returning Panthers to the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). This week is especially designed to allow new Panthers to build connections, learn about UPEI services, spaces and resources, meet your faculty and staff members, while also getting to know Charlottetown, and PEI!
Welcome Week is an opportunity not to miss! Mark your calendars for August 29 to September 7, 2025, and join us to celebrate Welcome Week!
Welcome Week aims at helping you get acquainted with your campus while getting to meet the people who strive hard and care about making your journey at UPEI exciting, wonderful, and memorable.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Welcome Week
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 1 of 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!
Calling all current UPEI students!
2025 Welcome Week Crew registration will be open soon!
Your Welcome Week team will be looking for current and returning students as Point People, Leaders, and Volunteers for Welcome Week 2025. Descriptions of all roles will be included on the registration form.
Meet Your Coordinators
Kaitlyn Smith
Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Smith, and I am one of the 2025 Welcome Week Coordinators. I have always enjoyed contributing and improving the community that surrounds me, and I am so excited to be able to help plan the Welcome Week!
A little bit about me- I was born and raised in Summerside, PEI. I am entering my fourth and final year of the Sustainable Design Engineering program in the Fall of 2025 where I serve as the Engineering Society President and a co-chair of a national conference called the Summit on Development of Engineering Societies (SDES). In my free time I enjoy coaching figure skating, travelling, and visiting with family and friends.
If you see me around, feel free to say hello! I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have!
Ruboneka Shema Alvin
Hey there, hi there, ho there (Bonjour)! My name is Shema, and I’m one of the 2025 Welcome Week coordinators. I’m passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people feel seen, involved, and connected. I’m really excited to be part of the team bringing this year’s Welcome Week to life and look forward to meeting you all!
A little about me - I’m an international student from Rwanda entering my fourth year in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting. I also serve as the Vice-President of UPEI’s newly launched squash club!
I’m a cinephile at heart, and I enjoy taking walks with my camera, reading a good novel under the sun, and working up a sweat on the squash courts!
If you see me around, don’t hesitate to say hello or stop me for a chat. I’ll be sure to answer any questions or help with any concerns!
Welcome Week 2025 Schedule
The Welcome Week schedule will be available here shortly.
Contact
If you would like more information about Welcome Week or you are looking to chat with us, feel free to contact us using our various platforms, including:
Email: welcomeweek@upei.ca
Instagram: upei_studentaffairs
Facebook: UPEI Welcome Week Coordinators
