Orientation week involves a variety of mandatory and optional activities: social, educational, and academic events, and online and in-person sessions. Take a look at all the orientation activities to find the right ones for you!
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Learn about your courses and projects, get tips and techniques to excel in your specific program, and meet key program contacts.
This activity is
mandatory for all first-year students. No registration required. The majority of academic orientation sessions occur online with some exceptions. Check the program schedule via the link below, as some sessions are in-person and times and locations are subject to change.
Explore the campus and find your classes; talk one-on-one with key Conestoga services and supports; receive branded giveaways; pick up your ONE Card; drop in to any participating program meet and greets.
This activity is optional for first-year students. Registration required. This activity is an in-person drop-in event. You can attend anytime between the hours advertised.
Meet and greet sessions are an additional way for students to connect with faculty and talk one-on-one about features of their program. Not all programs host meet and greet sessions. Meet and greet sessions do not replace academic orientation sessions.
Optional for all first-year students.
Learn about essential services that will help you be your best. Information sessions take place online. Times vary and are in eastern time.
Participating services: Registrar's Office, ONE Card/Parking/Lockers, International Services, Athletics & Recreation, and more.
Optional for all first-year students.
Social events are open to all first-year students and help build social connections that last a lifetime. Take a plunge into our dynamic, warm, and welcoming Conestoga community! Events may take place online or in person. Times vary.
Optional for all first-year students.
Click here for specialized orientation information if you are in an apprenticeship program.
View a summary of orientation activities. Check back regularly for updates!
Visit this page to tell us what you thought about orientation; connect with key support services that will help you along your journey; and view a recording of your Online Academic Orientation Session.