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Upcoming Orientation Events

Orientation events are your first step toward a successful college experience. Some sessions, like Program Orientation, are mandatory and provide direct access to your program coordinators and essential tools. Others, like Start Smart, offer added guidance to help you settle in. Check the full schedule below and keep an eye on your college email for updates.

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Upcoming Orientation Sessions

New and returning students are invited to attend Orientation sessions to get ready for the term. These events are your chance to meet faculty, connect with classmates, and get key details for a strong start.

Program and Campus Orientation is required for all students and takes place Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

  • Thunder Bay

    • Program Orientation - 9:30am ET

    • Thunderhawks' Welcome Fest! 11:30am ET

      • All staff and faculty are encouraged to attend to meet and greet with our new students.

  • Regional Campuses

    • Student Orientation - 12:30pm ET/CT - Please find links to your sessions and further details here.

  • Distance Education:

    • Student Orientation - 1:30pm ET - Please find links to your sessions and further details here.

Watch your college email for updates.

  • Start Smart: Library Navigation, Introduction to Blackboard, and Growth Mindset

    Start Smart
    • August 29, 2025
    • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • Online (Blackboard Collaborate)
    Attend this live online Start Smart session to explore how to use the college library, access customized research guides, and get help during your semester. You'll also learn how to use Blackboard, our main teaching platform, as well as to apply a Growth Mindset to overcome academic challenges and stay motivated. Prizes will be drawn at the end—attendees must be present to win.
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