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.
Fall 2026: Sept. 8, 2026
Winter 2027: Jan. 11, 2027
Spring 2027: May 3, 2027
Orientation schedule
Intro to Student Services
Start of term information
Frequently asked questions
Upcoming events
Orientation schedule
Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) Orientation
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CICE Orientation includes introductions from the Program Coordinator, Integration Facilitators and Placement Liaison.Parents/guardians can attend an information session while new students take a campus wide tour. Lunch will be provided and served outside on the patio. Loyalist Life Ambassadors will be available for activities in the afternoon.Pre-registration is required. Questions? Please email KRogers@loyalistcollege.com.
Indigenous Students Orientation (Room 1H6)
- Noon – 3 p.m.
Early Residence move-in. - 3 p.m.
Indigenous Student Orientation in the Tsi Titewaya’taró:roks Indigenous Centre (Room 1H6) with BBQEmail indigenousrc@loyalistcollege.com for registration and questions.
Residence Move-In Day
- Please refer to communications from the residence team for time and location details. Questions? Email residence@loyalistcollege.com.
Official Welcome (Gymnasium)
- 9:30 a.m.
Join us in the gym for the Official Welcome hosted by your Student Government. The event will include a welcome address from the Loyalist College President and CEO, welcome package distribution and interactive games.
Academic Orientation (Mandatory)
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Directly following the Official Welcome, your Program Coordinator will lead you to your classroom for Academic Orientation. During this important session, your faculty will review key dates and information to support your success in your program.
Loyalist Life Orientation (Shark Tank Pub Patio)
- 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Come to the Shark Tank Pub Patio and check out the ultimate introduction to student life at Loyalist College! Enjoy a free BBQ lunch, pick up your exclusive red Loyalist hoodie, conquer the rock wall and meet new friends along the way.
Plant Party (Link Lounge)
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Decorate and personalize a pot and take home a new plant friend.
Campus Tours
- Noon
Meet at the front entrance for a full campus tour led by the Recruitment team.
Loyalist Life Bingo (Shark Tank Pub)
- 6 – 9 p.m.
Bring your luck for a chance to shout “BINGO!” and win Loyalist Bookstore merch and gift cards.
Sundaes and Snow Cones (Shark Tank Pub Patio)
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drop by to play a few rounds of lawn games and connect with fellow students outside on the Shark Tank Pub Patio. Enjoy ice cream sundaes and snow cones.
Campus Tours
- Noon
Meet at the front entrance for a full campus tour led by the Recruitment team.
Glow Party (Shark Tank Pub)
- 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Let’s glow! Everyone is welcome at the all-ages licensed Shark Tank Pub. Government issued ID and a student number are required for entry. Free white t-shirts, glowing accessories and paint provided.
Campus Tours
- Noon
Meet at the front entrance for a full campus tour led by the Recruitment team.
Friday Night Lights
- 5 p.m.
Join us for a pre-game party at the Sports Court!
Enjoy snacks, games, music and school spirit. Bring your energy and enjoy face painting, yard games, spin-to-win, popcorn, cotton candy, beach volleyball and pickleball. - 6 p.m.
Loyalist Lancers Women’s Soccer Game versus St. Lawrence College.
Service Fair
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Learn about and connect with the services and resources available both on and off campus.
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 FAQs
Orientation is the start of your college journey!
All first semester students are encouraged to fully participate in the activities. Orientation is a great way to get to know your classmates and faculty and find out everything you need to know for a successful first semester.
Orientation Day, which includes the Official Welcome and a mandatory Academic Orientation, takes place on Sept. 8 at Loyalist’s Belleville campus (376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd.).
Please check the online schedule for a full summary of Orientation events, times and locations.
You can travel to the Belleville campus by car, bike, public transit or on foot. Parking is free for Orientation Day.
Additional details can be found here
There are no classes scheduled on Sept. 8 (this excludes apprenticeship students) so that you can attend all activities.
Classes begin on Sept. 9. Please check your class schedule on the myLoyalist portal under the “My Information” tab. Schedules will be available in early August.
Career and College Prep Bootcamps
The Career and College Prep Bootcamps offer incoming first-year domestic students an opportunity to brush up on English and Math skills before starting their programs in September. Bootcamps will take place asynchronously, online from Aug. 10 – 13 and Aug. 17 – 20.
- Math Bootcamp Drop-In Support
Get optional, in-person support from your professors Aug. 11 – 12 and Aug. 18 – 19 from 2 – 5 p.m. - Communications Bootcamp Drop-In Support
Get optional, in-person support from your professors Aug. 12 – 13 and Aug. 19 – 20 from 2 – 5 p.m.
For more information email Lindsay Taylor at lctaylor@loyalistcollege.com or call 613-969-1913 ext. 2450.
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