Get ready for fall orientation!
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to kick off Fall Orientation at Loyalist College, including a schedule of events, registration links, and helpful resources to get you started on the right foot.
Virtual pre-orientation sessions
Get a head start at Loyalist College with our exclusive virtual Pre-Orientation sessions! Tackle the challenges of transitioning to college life with confidence.
Check out our virtual sessions on Zoom on August 26.
No registration required!
Pre-orientation session schedule
Virtual orientation welcome – Monday, August 26 at 10 am
Stop in to ask questions, figure out what’s happening during Orientation Week and learn about our campus services and supports.
Strategies for success – Monday, August 26 at 11 am
International student orientation
Discover Loyalist’s outstanding supports and schedule of events designed for international students at our International Student Orientation.
We’re excited to welcome students from all over the world who are beginning their adventure with us. Check out the essential info we’ve provided and make sure to attend Orientation. Your journey with Loyalist College is just beginning, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it!
Explore the International Tool Kit on the myLoyalist portal to find essential information on Canadian culture, financial essentials and identification, health insurance, and more. This toolkit is designed to help international students navigate their new environment and make the most of their experience at Loyalist College.
Fall Orientation 2024
Join us for International Orientation at Loyalist College in Belleville from August 26-29 and in Port Hope on September 3. It’s perfect for new international students like you. Learn about studying at Loyalist and settling into life in Canada. Enjoy refreshments, cool prizes, and helpful info for a great start to your semester.
Please note: If you’re studying in Belleville, we’ve scheduled orientation by program. Look at the August dates below to find out when your session is happening.
International orientation session schedule
For students in the following programs:
- Architectural Technician
- Architectural Technology
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology – Advanced
- Carpentry and Renovation Technician
- Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
- Chemical Engineering Technician
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology
- College Technology and Trade Preparation
- Computer Software and Database Development
- Computer Systems Technician
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Cyber Security
- Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial
- Electrical Techniques
- Electromechanical Engineering Technician – Mechatronics
- Environmental Technician
- Environmental Technology
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Techniques
- Motive Power Fundamentals-Parts and Counter Personnel
- Motive Power Technician – Service and Management
- Natural Product Technologies
- Survey Engineering Technician
- Welding and Fabrication Technician
- Welding Techniques
- Wireless Information Networking
For students in the following programs:
- Child and Youth Care
- Community and Justice Services
- Customs Border Services
- Developmental Services Worker
- Early Childhood Education
- Fitness and Health Promotion
- Massage Therapy
- Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
- Paralegal
- Paramedic
- Personal Support Worker
- Police Foundations
- Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
- Protection, Security and Investigation
- Recreation and Leisure Services – Sports
- Social Service Worker
For students in the following programs:
- Business
- Business – Accounting
- Business – Finance & Analytics
- Business Administration – Accounting
- Business Sales and Marketing
- Culinary Management
- Culinary Skills
- Esthetics and Spa Management
- General Arts and Science
For students in the following programs:
- Advanced Filmmaking – Digital Content Creation
- Advertising and Marketing Communications-Creative Design
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Broadcasting – Radio
- Broadcasting – Television, Filmmaking & Digital Content Creation
- Global Business Management
- Human Resources Management
- Interactive Media Development – Animation & Game Development
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees
- Project Management
- Public Relations – Event Management
- Supply Chain Management – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Supply Chain Management-Global Logistics
International orientation registration
Late arrival orientation
Can’t make it to your session? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a virtual late arrival orientation in September.
Details:
Date: September 18
Time: 10 am – 12 pm EST
Meeting ID: 876 1180 6752
Passcode: 000000
Indigenous Services orientation
The Indigenous Services team at the Tsi Titewaya’taró:roks Centre are thrilled to welcome you to Loyalist College and are excited to invite you to our upcoming Indigenous Orientation and Early Residence Move-In day!
This is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on your college experience. By attending early move-in, you will have a chance to settle into your residence space before the hustle and bustle of the official start of the semester.
Orientation will provide you with essential information about campus life, academic resources, bursary prep and ways to get involved in our vibrant community.
Event Details:
Date: August 31, 2024
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm – Early Residence Move-in
3 pm – Orientation
BBQ and Fire to follow
Location: The Tsi Titewaya’taró:roks Centre (Indigenous Centre, 3H9 Kente), 376 Walbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville On
Residence orientation
We can’t wait to meet you and introduce you to the amazing Residence Life experience! A smooth transition to living in Residence starts with move-in day. This year, our move-in weekend will take place September 1, and Residence Orientation will take place on September 2. Check out a detailed schedule below!
Residence Orientation Schedule
Residence move-in day
- 10 am – 2 pm: Move-in (Residence Village)
- 4 pm – 5 pm: Residence meeting (Shark Tank Pub)
- 5 pm – 9 pm: Residence meet and greet (Shark Tank Pub)
Residence orientation day
- 10 am – 12 pm: Get to know your Roommates (Your Apartment)
- 12 pm – 3 pm: Carnival party (Residence Village)
- 7 pm – 10 pm: Games night (Residence Commons)
Orientation schedule
So much is happening during Orientation Week – check out the schedule below! Looking for more details? Check out our student events calendar for all the info on upcoming events happening throughout the month!
No classes are scheduled on Tuesday, September 3, but all first-year students are required to attend Academic Orientation.
Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule
Orientation day is your chance to meet your classmates for the first time, get to know campus and have some fun!
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Official welcome (Soccer Field)
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Academic orientation (Rooms Assigned)
- 12 pm – 3 pm: Shark watch (Shark Tank Pub Patio) Featuring a free BBQ lunch, live music, games, sandcastle competition & a foam party!
- 9 pm – 1 am: Tiki party (Shark Tank Pub)
Classes start!
- 11 am – 1 pm: Shark Tank social (Shark Tank Pub and Patio)
- 4 pm – 6 pm: Campus rec – pickleball
- 6 pm – 9 pm: Your Creative Junction Workshop – DIY trucker hats (Shark Tank Pub)
- 7:30 pm – 9 pm: Outdoor movie (Shark Tank Pub Patio)
Check out the schedule below for more amazing Orientation activities:
- 3 pm – 5 pm: Cultural showcase (Shark Tank Pub)
- 4 pm – 6 pm: Campus rec – basketball & beach volleyball
- 9 pm – 1 am: Glow party (Shark Tank Pub)
Check out the schedule below for more amazing Orientation activities:
- 4 pm – 6 pm: Campus rec – yard games
- 5 pm – 9 pm: Friday night lights (P9) Cheer on the Lancers Women’s Soccer team and take part in the fun with food trucks, games, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk!
- 6 pm: Varsity women’s soccer game (Field 1)
Academic orientation
Wondering where to go for your Academic Orientation? Here are the room assignments based on program for your session, scheduled on Tuesday, September 3, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm!
Academic orientation sessions
| Program | Room |
|---|---|
| Advanced Filmmaking – Digital Content Creation | 1N22U |
| Advertising and Marketing Communications – Creative Design | 2L13A |
| Animation and Game Development- Interactive Media Development | 1L1 |
| Architectural Technician | 2T24 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 3H11 |
| Bachelor of Science, Nursing (NRBS) | 3T10 |
| Biotechnology | Link Lounge |
| Business | P17B |
| Business – Accounting | 2L13M |
| Business Sales & Marketing | P2A |
| Carpentry & Renovation Techniques | 2T24 |
| Chemical Engineering Technician | Link Lounge |
| Child and Youth Care | 1L18 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 1L27 |
| College Technology and Trades Preparation | 3T4 |
| Community and Justice Services | P29 & P2 |
| Community Integration Through Co-operative Education | 1N5H |
| Computer Systems Technician | 2L50 |
| Construction Engineering Technician | 1L27 |
| Culinary Management | Nourish |
| Culinary Skills | Nourish |
| Custom Border Services | P29 & P33 |
| Cyber Security | P1 |
| Developmental Services Worker | P2A |
| Early Childhood Education | 1L16 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial | 1N1 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technician – Mechatronics | 2L49 |
| Environmental Technician | Link Lounge |
| Esthetics and Spa Management | 2S34 |
| Finance and Analytics | P35 |
| Fitness and Health Promotion | 1H22 & 1H17 |
| General Arts and Science | P17A |
| Global Business Management | 1N9 |
| Global Project Management | P13 |
| Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques | 2L45 |
| Human Resources Management | P18 |
| Inspections, Enforcement, Safety & Investigations | P29 & P21 |
| Massage Therapy | 3L11 |
| Mechanical Techniques | 2L35 |
| Medical Radiation Technology | 1N5C |
| Motive Power Fundamentals – Parts & Counter Personnel | 2T23 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTPT) | 3L11 |
| Paralegal | P24 |
| Paramedic (PMED) | 3H28 |
| Personal Support Worker | 3N27 |
| Police Foundations | P29 & P2 |
| Practical Nursing (PNUR) | P10 |
| Pre-Service Firefighter | 2N9B |
| Pre-Health Sciences | Wilkinson |
| Project Management | 2L3 |
| Public Relations – Event Management | 1N22S |
| Recreation, Sport and Leisure (RSDS) | 1H22 & 1H17 |
| Social Services Worker | Gym |
| Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics | 3H12 |
| Survey Engineering Technician | 1L27 |
| Television, Filmmaking & Digital Content Creation | 1N7 |
| Welding Techniques | 2T5 |
| 911 | 3N24 |
Orientation week two
Settling in takes time, but we’re here to help! Take a look at our Week two schedule for a chance to learn about even more student services and join in on some exciting events.
Fall 2024 Orientation Week 2
- 12 pm – 3 pm Campus rec (Sports Dome)
- 12 pm – 1 pm Ice breakers
- 2 pm – 5 pm Club fair (Shark Tank Pub)
- 2 pm – 5 pm Bouquets and bubbly (Shark Tank Pub)
- 8 pm – 10 pm Campus rec (Sports Dome)
- 11 am – 1 pm Community services fair (Shark Tank Pub & Patio)
- 8 pm – 9 pm Women’s only hour (Fitness Centre)
- 11 am – 1 pm College services fair (Shark Tank Pub)
- 5 pm – 6 pm Fitness class (Fitness Centre)
- 9 pm – 1 am Silent disco (Shark Tank Pub)
- 6 pm – 8 pm Champion of the court (Sports Pad)
Port Hope orientation
Join us in Port Hope to meet your classmates, faculty, and get all the information you need for a successful start!
Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule
Residence move-in day
International and academic orientation
Location: 10 Pine Street, Port Hope
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: International orientation
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Enjoy a free pizza lunch, get your Loyalist College red hoodie, and sign up for your Loyalist Student ID card.
- 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Academic orientation sessions: You’ll receive welcome packages with a Student services toolkit and important health plan information.
Classes begin!
Official welcome and Lunch
Location: 10 Pine Street, Port Hope
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
Get your Loyalist College red hoodie, enjoy a free lunch, play games, and get assistance with your Loyalist Student ID card.
Friday night lights
Location: 376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville
Time: 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Schedule:
- 5 pm: Games, music, and food trucks
- 6 pm: Soccer game kick-off
- Fireworks show: Immediately following the match
Join us for an evening of fun, food and school spirit as the Loyalist Lancers Women’s Soccer team takes on the George Brown Huskies.
Be sure to register for the free shuttle bus to attend this event in Belleville:
SHUTTLE BUS REGISTRATION
Engagement fair
Location: 10 Pine Street, Port Hope
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Join us for an engagement fair in collaboration with the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce. Explore both internal services and community partners. Lunch will be provided for students.