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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.
Virtual Welcome EventsTo 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!

Schedule

Activity Time Campus Venue

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
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