Academic Orientation Sessions | 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, as some sessions are in-person and times and locations are subject to change. |
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Virtual Welcome Events | To kick off orientation week, Conestoga College will host two welcome events: the
International Welcome Event (specific to international students) and the Condor Virtual Welcome (for all students, both domestic and international). These two virtual events are crucial for setting the tone, establishing expectations, and ensuring that new students feel welcome and informed from the outset. |
Campus Welcome Day | 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. |
Cambridge Engineering Degree Welcome + Modules | 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, as some sessions are in person and times and locations are subject to change. |
Social events | 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. |
Getting Started Series | As you transition to the Conestoga community, this series of live online workshops will help set you up for success in your studies and beyond.
Workshops occur during the first month of school and are accessible on the Student Success Portal. Topics include job search techniques, resumé writing skills, housing, financial services, library and learning services, health plans, counseling, and more! |
Activity | Time | Campus | Venue |
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Monday, August 19 | |||
Cambridge Engineering Degree Welcome + Modules | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Cambridge | Main Building |
International Welcome event | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Online | Online |
Friday, August 23 | |||
Condor Virtual Welcome: Secrets to Success | 9 - 9:45 a.m. | Online | Online |
Monday, August 26 | |||
Academic Orientation Sessions*
*The majority of academic orientation sessions will be held on Aug. 26. | 9 a.m., 12 p.m. or 3 p.m. | Online | Online |
Academic Orientation Sessions – some sessions in the School of Health & Life Sciences are scheduled in person on this day. | Varies | Waterloo | Varies |
Tuesday, August 27 | |||
Campus Welcome Day – Kitchener - Doon | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Doon | Student Recreation Centre |
Campus Welcome Day – Milton (Parkhill) | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Milton (Parkhill Drive) | Main Building |
Campus Welcome Day – Cambridge - Reuter Drive | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Reuter | Atrium |
Academic Orientation Sessions – some sessions in the School of Health & Life Sciences are scheduled in person on this day. | Varies | Doon | Varies |
Wednesday, August 28 | |||
Campus Welcome Day – Kitchener - Doon | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Doon | Student Recreation Centre |
Campus Welcome Day – Guelph | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Guelph | Cafeteria |
Campus Welcome Day – Milton - Steeles Ave. | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Milton (Steeles Ave.) | Main Building |
Thursday, August 29 | |||
Campus Welcome Day – Waterloo | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Waterloo | Atrium |
Campus Welcome Day – Kitchener - Doon | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Doon | Student Recreation Centre |
Campus Welcome Day –
Kitchener - Downtown | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Kitchener - Downtown (Frederick) | Main Building |
Academic Orientation Sessions – some School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts sessions are scheduled in person on this day. | Varies | Waterloo | Varies |
Friday, August 30 | |||
Campus Welcome Day – Waterloo | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Waterloo | Atrium |
Campus Welcome Day – Cambridge - Fountain Street | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Cambridge | Atrium |
Campus Welcome Day – Brantford | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Brantford (Colborne) | Main Building |
Academic Orientation Sessions – some School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts sessions are scheduled in person on this day. | Varies | Cambridge | Varies |
Additional activities | |||
Getting Started Series | Times vary | Online | Online |
Social events | Times vary | Campuses vary | Venue varies |
Meet and greets | Times vary | Campuses vary | Venue varies |
International events | Times vary | Online | Online |