Academic Welcome - Durham College

Academic Welcome Sessions

Thursday, January 8 to Friday, January 9

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.

Click here to find your program’s Faculty to select the correct Academic Welcome Day below:

THURSDAY

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Register now

Faculty of Business and Information Technology (BIT)
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Faculty of Media, Art and Design (MAD)
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

FRIDAY

Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science (HHS)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship (STA)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full session.
Be among the first to arrive and enjoy extra DC swag - while supplies last!

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

Oshawa Campus

Meet us at the Campus Health and Wellness Centre in Gym 3/4/5
Free parking will be available in Durham College's Founders 2 and Commencement lots
Need a visual? View the interactive campus map and parking lots here. Search for “Gym 3/4/5” to see exactly where we’ll meet

Whitby Campus

Meet us at the main entrance of the Don Lovisa building
Free parking will be available in the main Durham College lot
Need a visual? View the interactive campus map and parking lots here. Search for “Whitby Galleria” to see exactly where we’ll meet

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

We’re excited to welcome you to DC!