Academic Orientation – All campuses

Academic Orientation is a first-year experience and transition event held at each campus for incoming students to become familiar with their campus, their peers, their chosen program, and the student services and support the college can provide during their academic journey. This is an in-person event for all programs that have face-to-face course delivery, and a virtual event for online-only programs. Winter 2026 Academic Orientation will be held on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

At Orientation, you’ll: 

• Experience a welcoming introduction to Georgian College. 

• Build a sense of belonging within the college community. 

• Make meaningful connections with peers, staff and faculty. 

• Become aware of the student services available. 

Barrie Campus: For new students, in-person classes will start at 1 p.m. on Jan. 5, so you can take the morning to enjoy all the Orientation activities we have planned for you. Returning students: In-person classes will also start at 1 p.m. on Jan. 5. Labs and online courses will run as scheduled on your timetable. Please check Blackboard for any additional updates.

Owen Sound, Orillia and Orangeville campuses: Orientation activities will take place in the morning of Jan. 5, but all classes and labs will run as scheduled for all semester students. 

Online Campus: Orientation for semester one online classes is scheduled for Jan. 5. Find full details, including times and links here. Please note that information sessions begin promptly at the scheduled start time listed in the link. These sessions are not drop-in; arriving on time is required.    

Find more details here about Academic Orientation at your campus, and if you haven’t yet, register for Orientation using the Eventbrite link sent to your Georgian College student email.