Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Check-in: 9:30 am | Start: 10 am
Are you a new student beginning your program at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù in September 2026? We want to make sure you’re start the year ready for success as a ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù student with our orientation events.
All new students are encouraged to attend.
International student attendance is mandatory.
Register to let us know you're coming!
Schedule of Events
| WHEN | WHAT | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Check-in | Gym Health & Wellness Centre (F-Wing) |
| 10:00 am | Orientation Welcome | Gym |
| 11:00 am | Program Sessions | Program area with faculty |
| 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Activities & Support Sessions | See details below |
More for Orientation Day
Neon Navigation | 12-2
Join the SCSU scavenger hunt to explore campus with a student guide and classmates after your program session or grab your friends. Follow the map to check-in at all locations for a chance to win gift cards up to $500 — plus, grab free snacks along the way at each stop.
Hang onto the map you'll get when you come to the gym for the start of Orientation Day.
Get Ready With Us | 12-3 pm
Stop at GRWU table to go on a campus tour, get help with your Student ID and a locker, and ask any questions to prepare for the first semester and know where to go if you need help throughout the year.
Location: Student Support Centre (E1101)
Tech Support | 12-3 pm
Get tech help from Students Helping Students in the Library to access your Student Portal, email, Office 365, MS Teams, LMS, OneDrive, SharePoint, WIFI, and more.
Location: Library
Photo Booth | 12-3 pm
Grab some props and have some fun taking some photos with the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù backdrop the Common Link.
Location: Common Link
OSAP & Financial Aid | 12-3 pm
Get answers to your questions, access financial support options, and learn about scholarships, bursaries and awards with the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) team.
Location: SFA Desk in M-Wing
First Year Student Survey
Survey will open August 4, 2026.
First year students starting their program in September 2026 can complete the survey for a chance to win — with over $800 in prizes!
Orientation Day Draws
Fill out the survey for a chance to win 1 of 2 $150 Bookstore gift cards. Draws will be held on September 8, 2026 at Orientation Day. You must be present at Orientation Day to be eligible to win. We'll have more gift card giveaways for Best Buy, Tim Hortons, and grocery stores.
First Day of Class Draw
Fill out the survey for a chance to win 1 $200 Chartwells gift card. That's $250 towards your dining in the cafeteria. Draw to be held at end of day on September 9, 2026.