Academic Welcome Day: Faculties of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Health Sciences (HS), Social and Community Services (SCS)

Welcome to the Faculties of Business & Information Technology (BIT), Health Sciences (HS), and Social and Community Services (SCS) at Durham College.

Join us for Academic Welcome Day, a half-day event designed to introduce you to your faculty, your program, and the Durham College community. This event is created specifically for May 2026 first-year students beginning their studies at Durham College.

It’s a great opportunity to meet classmates, connect with faculty and staff, and start your DC journey with confidence.

This event is for May 2026 first-year students studying at the Oshawa campus in the following faculties:

• Faculty of Business and Information Technology
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Social and Community Services

What to Expect

Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the Welcome beginning at 10 a.m.

Arrive early to check in, grab your DC swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the program begins.

During the event, you will:

• Hear a warm welcome from your faculty
• Attend a program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester
• Connect with fellow students at the DC First-Year Social
• Have time to visit the Campus Store, explore DC services, and get familiar with campus

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you to start your Durham College experience strong!