Academic Welcome - Durham College

Academic Welcome Sessions

Full event details, including dates, locations, and registration information, will be available soon.

Join us for an Academic Welcome Day prior to the start of classes. This faculty-specific half-day event is designed to introduce you to your faculty, program, and the Durham College (DC) community.

Here's what you can expect:

A warm welcome from your faculty
A program-specific orientation session
Social activities to help you start strong
Free time to visit the Campus Store, explore the campus, or pick up your parking pass (if you’ve been notified it’s ready)

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 in our Parent and Supporter Lounge on campus, hosted by DC representatives.

Tuesday, September 5

10 to 11:45 a.m.
International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
(if applicable)

Noon
DC Fest, South Village Courtyard
(rain plan Gyms 3,4,5)

12:30 p.m.
Food Trucks Open

2 p.m.
Program Orientation

6 p.m.
Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Tuesday, September 5

10 to 11:45 a.m.
International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
(if applicable)

Noon
Program Orientation

2 p.m.
DC Fest, South Village Courtyard
(rain plan Gyms 3,4,5)

2:30 p.m.
Food Trucks Open

6 p.m.
Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Thursday, August 31

9:30 a.m.
Whitby Welcome

10:30 a.m.
Program Orientation

Noon to 1 p.m.
Vendor Marketplace, Farmer’s Market, BBQ, Orientation Activities

Tuesday, September 5, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
(if applicable)

Tuesday, September 5, 6 p.m.
Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Thursday, August 31

11 a.m.
Whitby Welcome

Noon
Program Orientation

1 to 2 p.m.
Vendor Marketplace, Farmer’s Market, BBQ, Orientation Activities

Tuesday, September 5, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
(if applicable)

Tuesday, September 5, 6 p.m.
Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field