Orientation

Upcoming Orientation dates

Orientation is held at the start of every semester. Add the dates below to your calendar and check back closer to the start of your semester for more details.
Winter 2026: January 5, 2026
Spring 2026: April 27, 2026

Orientation schedule

Intro to Student Services

Start of term information

International student information

Upcoming events

Orientation highlights

@loyalistcollege
BiG Orientation Day Energy! ✨🦈🫧 #LoyalistCollege
♬ original sound – LoyalistCollege

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The first week back is always a whirlwind, so we stopped and captured a few moments along the way. 🎇 Here’s to an incredible week! Thanks to the Loyalist Life crew, our Loyalist Lancers and all of our campus community members who made it one for the books…📚
♬ September – Campsite Dream

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Spring 2024 Orientation was one for the books! Our favourite part was definitely the s’mores on a perfect spring night. What was yours?
♬ original sound – LoyalistCollege

Port Hope Orientation

For students attending at our Port Hope campus, all orientation details will be communicated through your academic program coordinator. If you have any questions, please email us at loyalistlife@loyalistcollege.com.

Orientation schedule

Official welcome
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Shark Tank
Receive your free red hoodie and welcome package!

Academic orientation (mandatory)
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
See room chart below
An introduction to your program hosted by the academic team. Lunch is provided.

911 and Public Safety Communications	2L49	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques	2L45
Business – Accounting	3H10	Human Resource Management	3H11
Civil Engineering Technician	1L27	Personal Support Worker	3H12
Community and Justice Services	2L50	Police Foundations	2L50
Construction Engineering Technician	1L27	Practical Nursing	3N32
Customs Border Services	2L50	Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees	2H12
Electrical Engineering Technician	2L40	Social Service Worker	1L18
Electrical Techniques	2L40	Welding and Fabrication Technician	2T5
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician	2L45	Welding Techniques	2T5

Ba-GOALS
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shark Tank
Come enjoy free bagels and set your goals for 2026.

Winter Carnival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shark Tank
Featuring a synthetic ice skating rink (skates provided), s’mores, learn to curl, and so much more.

Live Music & Pub Night
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Shark Tank
Come dance the night away in the all ages licensed Shark Tank Pub.

Lancers Women’s Basketball
6 p.m. in the Gym

Lancers Men’s Basketball
8 p.m. in the Gym

Lancers Women’s Basketball
1 p.m. in the Gym

Lancers Men’s Basketball
3 p.m. in the Gym