Orientation and first-year transition programs
New Student Orientation at Georgian
Orientation sets the tone for your college experience, whether you’re a mature student, directly out of high school, transferring, commuting, or coming from another country. Whatever your situation, orientation is your chance to connect!
Meet faculty
Introduce yourself and spark new relationships with our college President and CEO, professors, deans and program co-ordinators.
Follow the flow
Learn first-hand what your classes will be like and ask questions about textbooks, papers or missed classes.
Free your mind
Students who attend orientation feel more connected and comfortable on campus.
Get a head start
Learn about the resources that will help contribute to your overall success.
Get involved
Student clubs, on-campus jobs and volunteer work are waiting for people just like you
Supercharged services
Find out how to get help with study skills, tutoring and counselling. Learn about our athletic facilities and programs.
All scheduled academic classes begin Sept. 5.
Visit the campus tabs to see what’s happening at your specific Georgian location – be sure to check back regularly for updates!
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
Georgian College’s First Year Experience office is a drop-in centre that provides warm welcome and transition programming for all new students. We’re here to help you navigate campus, learn more about student services, find a Peer Mentor or get involved with events, programming and activities on campus. Visit our “Ask Us!” tables set up throughout the college or stop by our office in K207, at the top of the stairs above the Bear Essentials bookstore.
Get Connected – your pre-Orientation
What’s the next step in becoming a GRIZZLY?
GET CONNECTED!
Our pre-Orientation checklist can help you get everything done before classes begin.
Avoid line ups and surprises by:
- Purchasing a parking pass.
- Learning more about the Universal Bus Pass (for full-time students).
- Activating your fitness centre membership and completing the PAR-Q form.
- Ordering your Georgian College ONEcard (student card).
- Ordering your books.
- Learning about your health insurance.
- Connecting with your student advisor.
- Completing the Mentee application form to be paired with a Mentor (Georgian College student who “knows the ropes”).
- Learning about the student portal, Banner, Blackboard and student email.
- Registering in one of our Get Connected events where you will:
- Meet other students.
- Get assistance with the student portal, Banner, Blackboard and student email.
- Go on tours of campus that highlight resources and where your classes will take place.
- Attend an academic writing workshop that will provide you with a FREE Grammarly® Premium login.
- Saving the date for Can I Kiss You – an incredible, interactive and engaging speech by Mike Domitrz on Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Barrie Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
Get stuff done, vendors and activities
- all day!
Academic Session A
- 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Academic Session B
- 10:30 a.m. to noon
Grizzly Spirit Rally
- noon
Free pizza lunch!
- Served between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
GCSA Movie Night
- TBA
Check back for more details as they become available.
CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on Wednesday, Sept. 5
Midland Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
Muskoka Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
Orangeville Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
Orillia Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
Owen Sound Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
South Georgian Bay Campus Orientation – Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
More information coming soon.
Interested in joining the Orientation team?
Start out as one of our SWAT (Student Welcoming and Activities Team) volunteers. Under the guidance of transition leaders, you will help out with such events as:
- Get Connected
- Orientation day
- Tug-of-war
- Stress Free Day
- and many more!
To volunteer please fill out a job application below.
You can then progress to a paid position as a transition leader and further develop your leadership skills and campus involvement. For more information, please email orientation@georgiancollege.ca
