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.
Tuesday, August 20, 5-6:30 p.m., ET
Join us virtually to learn about the key resources that will help you transition to life as a mature student at Conestoga. You'll also hear from other mature students about how you can strike a balance between your academics, college life, and home priorities!
Mature students include students out of the school system for more than five years, students who are parents or caregivers, and students returning to school for second careers.
Meeting ID: 956 9662 6124
Passcode: 957740
Thursday, September 5, 12 - 1 p.m., ET
Are you a First Nations, Métis or Inuit student who is looking to learn more about the services and supports provided to you? Attend our session to meet staff and find out about important services that we offer to help you on your post-secondary journey.
Participants will be entered into a draw for a raffle prize that includes Indigenous Services and Student Engagement SWAG.
Fri., Sept. 13, 7-11 p.m. & Sat., Sept. 14, 4-11 p.m. Kitchener - Doon campus, parking lot 2
Kick-off Fest offers a variety of sights and sounds to entice the largest gathering of students possible! It includes a fantastic lineup of musical artists, food for purchase, a resource fair, engaging activities, and Instagram-worthy content! Don't miss out on this signature event that brings students from all eight campuses together to kick off the term!
Thursday, September 26, 4-6 p.m., Kitchener - Doon campus, The Venue
Are you a degree student in one of Conestoga's 20+ degree programs?
Join us for a drop-in event to network with and meet other students and faculty in your program and other degree programs. There will be food, fun, and door prizes!
Friday, September 20, 5-7 p.m., Kitchener - Doon campus, Room 1B18
Student Engagement invites you to our African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) Welcome Night. This event is an opportunity for new and old ABC-identifying students to network with Faculty, staff, and some community members and organizations. There will also be delicious African Caribbean food.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m., Online Zoom session
Kick off the term with our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! We'll connect virtually over games, bingo, and drag! Meet queer peers, staff, and community members at the event. Join the session to learn about resources, upcoming events, and queer support that all students have access to.
Open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies.
Meeting ID: 992 8253 1358
Passcode: 731092
If you have any questions, please email Anthony Nguyen.
Have questions? Contact
orientation@conestogac.on.ca.
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