Academic Welcome Day: Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA) Session 1

Join us on campus to learn more about your faculty, explore your full-time DC program, and meet your cohort.

Welcome to the Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA)!

Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the Don Lovisa Building! This half-day event is designed to introduce you to your faculty, program, and the Durham College (DC) community.

This session is for first-year students at the Whitby campus in the following STA programs:

• Carpentry and Renovation Technician
• Carpentry – Building Construction Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electrical Techniques
• Electric Drive Vehicle Technician
• Gas Technician 2
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
• Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
• Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
• Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class

Here’s what to expect:

• Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 12:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
• Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
• A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
• A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
• The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
• Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

Parking is available at the Durham College Whitby campus Main Parking Lot. Click here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

We’re excited to welcome you to DC!