Orientation - Durham College

KICK-START YOUR DURHAM COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND MAKE FRIENDS TOO!

The best way to start your time at Durham College on the right foot is by attending the free mandatory International Student Orientation. Please book your flight so you will arrive in time to attend Orientation.

This is the day that you will receive essential information on how to achieve success throughout your studies and upon graduation, including information on health insurance, setting up a bank account, immigration, and learning about the many resources available to support you during your studies.

Topics covered during International Student Orientation are not the same as the topics covered during Program Orientation -- you should plan to attend both orientations.

I had a great experience studying at Durham College! It was a very enriching experience that allowed me to gain new perspectives and knowledge that will serve me well in both my professional and personal life. The diversity in my classroom and the activities organized by the college gave me the privilege of learning from different cultures.

I'm deeply grateful to the professors in the Addictions and Mental Health program. Their dedication to teaching and guiding us through the learning process was evident in every class. I'm also immensely thankful to the International Education Office for their support. As a newly arrived international student, their assistance was invaluable. Later, as a member of their team through on-campus work, I continued to receive their support.

The journey as an international student can be fraught with doubts, unfamiliarity, and uncertainty, which is normal and to be expected. However, having a team of professionals willing to support and guide us through this process is immensely helpful and provides a great sense of relief.

Lissette Jaramillo Student from Ecuador, Addictions and Mental Health program