Fall term classes begin onÌýSept. 9, and with the official start of the new academic year at 91ÑÇÉ«, there’s plenty for new and returning students to do, think about and remember.
The , which features a countdown to the Orientation Day Welcome Ceremony, outlines a variety of virtual events for students to attend, and includes an Orientation Resource Guide listing academic and financial supports as well as information about getting involved on campus and accessing student services.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all orientation events will take place online. All orientation leaders take part in mandatory training to support the incoming class.
91ÑÇÉ« offers a wide variety of Orientation programming, all online in 2020, for all new and incoming students. It is a great way to meet new people, discover campus resources, and learn all about your degree while supporting a smooth transition into university.
Virtual Orientation 2020
Social Orientation Week runs fromÌýSept. 5Ìý³Ù´ÇÌýSept. 13 and includes a variety of events, during which time students will get a chance to meet other first year students as well as upper year students in their respective colleges and faculties, and participate in workshops, ice breaker activities, dance parties, karaoke, mystery rooms and other exciting activities.
Additionally, consent culture workshops will be offered by each college through 91ÑÇɫ’s . Workshops will includeÌýa collaboration with Vanier College Productions about sex and consent focusing on the university experience during the global COVID-19 pandemic titled Consent Talks, active bystander training and a collaboration with the Building Safer Spaces Toolkit created to support the student community in organizing online events. Details on these workshops and how to attend them can be found on
For more information about the various orientation programs as well as how to register, students can visit the college or faculty Instagram links below.
Students can use the to determine which Orientation Week affiliated with their academic program to sign up for.
Orientation Day
One of the most highly anticipated events of the week is 91ÑÇÉ« Orientation Day, a full day of activities onÌýSept. 8Ìýwhere incoming students will have an opportunity to get introduced to their professors, fellow students and university resources, and get a glimpse into what their first year at 91ÑÇÉ« will be like.
Academic Orientation will be hosted by colleges and held from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by theÌý, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., which will welcome the incoming undergraduate class with messages from Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Lucy Fromowitz, Vice-Provost Students. The ceremony will also feature a performance from the student group, and a hype video from the 91ÑÇÉ« Lions athletes.
A Virtual Service Fair will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., giving incoming and returning students the chance to connect with various student and support services using the platform.
91ÑÇÉ« Orientation 2018 at the 91ÑÇÉ« Lions Stadium
International Student Orientation
As the designated support office for international students, offers crucial services and programs tailored to address the unique needs of international students. The 91ÑÇÉ« International team held a series of virtual orientation events designed specifically for international students between Aug. 24 and 28 via Zoom. More information can be found on the .
Orientation for Mature and Transfer Students
All newly admitted mature and transfer students are encouraged to take part in the . The program consists of a series of online stand-alone workshops aimed at supporting mature and transfer students' transition to 91ÑÇÉ«. Students may participate in as few or as many sessions as they would like via Moodle, an interactive learning platform used throughout 91ÑÇÉ« to deliver course content online. It is available 24-7 and lets students set their own pace for learning.
Orientation for Students in Residence
Living in residence is an incredible opportunity. and teams are excited to welcome students to the safe and exciting residence community at 91ÑÇɫ’s Keele Campus, and are available to assist with the transition into campus life. Important information pertaining to the residence experience, the comprehensive strategy to welcome students to residence for Fall 2020 and resources to help students succeed can be found on the .