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CONNECT WITH YOUR FACULTY AND PROGRAM AT ACADEMIC WELCOME DAY!

We’re thrilled to invite all new January 2025 first-year students to Academic Welcome Day on Friday, January 3, 2025!

Every Durham College (DC) program is part of one of our nine academic faculties, and this event is your opportunity to connect with your faculty, get important program-specific details, collect DC swag, and enjoy social and wellness activities.

Register now for your Academic Welcome Day session on our events page: https://durhamcollege.ca/orientation/orientation-events.

Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page to find out: https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/program-search/all-programs.

Need help finding locations on campus? Visit DC’s interactive campus map: https://map.durhamcollege.ca/.

Event Details for Academic Welcome Day Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
Who: For all DC full-time programs starting in January 2025, Please plan to stay for the full session to enjoy the welcome, program orientation, and social activities.

Oshawa Campus – Gyms 3, 4, 5

  • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Faculty of Business
    • Faculty of Health Sciences
    • Faculty of Liberal Studies
  • 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Faculty of Media, Art & Design
    • Faculty of Social & Community Services
    • Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology

Whitby Campus – Don Lovisa Building

  • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • Faculty of Business – Animal Care program only
    • Faculty of Health Sciences – all Office Administration programs only
    • Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship
    • Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science
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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