ORIENTATION events for first-year students

Orientation events foster community, connection, and campus pride — join in a variety of fun-filled experiences and start making new memories and friendships.

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    Oshawa Campus, SSB 113A 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Welcome to Our Community, Oshawa campus

    In-person Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help new students, parents, and supporters feel connected, confident, and ready to navigate life at Durham College. In addition to […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Welcome to Our Community, Whitby campus

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help new students, parents, and supporters feel connected, confident, and ready to navigate life at Durham College. In addition to […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Get DC Ready

    Online

    Start the semester with confidence by getting connected — literally. This session is designed to help first-year students navigate Durham College’s key tech platforms and services before classes begin. Our […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Whitby campus First-Year Tour

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student and Career Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Oshawa campus First-Year Tour

    Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus Oshawa campus

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student and Career Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Oshawa campus First-Year Tour

    Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus Oshawa campus

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student and Career Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Whitby campus First-Year Tour

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Calling all first-year DC students! The Student and Career Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes before […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Get Academic Ready

    Online

    Join us for a hands-on session that highlights how Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) supports your success. Explore practical time-management strategies and break down six powerful Science of Learning principles […]

  • International Student Welcome: Winter Wonderland

    Start your Durham College journey with a true Canadian winter experience! Join us for Welcome to Canada Winter Wonderland, a special event designed for international students beginning their studies in […]

  • Academic Welcome Day: Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

    CRWC Gyms 3, 4 and 5 Oshawa campus

    Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)! Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Thursday, January 7, 2027, in Gyms 3, 4, and 5! This half-day event is designed […]

  • Office Administration Winter Program Orientation

    Online

    Join the virtual Office Administration Winter Program Orientation. Learn more about  your faculty, explore the program and get all of your questions answered. Please use this link to join the […]

  • Welcome Back DCSA Pizza Party

    Whitby campus

    Join DCSA for a free pizza giveaway out front of the DCSA office while supplies last.

  • Open Skate DCSA Social

    2200 North, Campus Ice Centre 2200 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Back from winter break and ready to get moving? Join DCSA for a daytime skate and ease into the new semester with some fun on the ice! Take a break […]

  • RISE N’ Learn Jeopardy

    The Pit, Gordon Willey building Oshawa campus

    Join the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator in the Pit for an interactive game of jeopardy. Learn more about the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) supports and […]

  • DC Services Fair – Whitby campus

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Maximize Your DC College Experience! Event Highlights: Discover campus services Pick up some free DC swag to kickstart your college journey Mingle with fellow students Location: Student Lounge Time: 10 […]

  • DC Services Fair – Oshawa campus

    In-person Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Maximize Your DC College Experience! Event Highlights: Discover campus services Pick up some free DC swag to kickstart your college journey Mingle with fellow students Location: The Pit Time: 10 […]

  • Trivia Night Pizza Party

    Student Centre Oshawa campus

    Put your knowledge to the test at DCSA's Trivia Night Pizza Party! Gather your friends, enjoy some pizza, and compete in a fun-filled trivia challenge. 

  • Arrive in Canada – Student Support Fair

    Main Lobby, Student Services building, Oshawa campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on the main floor of the Student Services Building at the Oshawa campus between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2027! Meet representatives from campus […]

  • Lords Breakfast

    Student Centre Oshawa campus

    Start your day with a free breakfast! Join DCSA and Durham College Athletics for a morning of good food, great company, and campus spirit. Stop by, grab some breakfast, meet […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Mature Student Orientation

    First Peoples Indigenous Centre, Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE 141) Oshawa campus

    Starting college as a mature student comes with unique strengths, experiences, and questions. Join us for a welcoming orientation designed specifically for mature students as you prepare to begin your […]

  • RISE N’ Learn Jeopardy

    Central Hallway, Hortons Hall + Shop Hall, Don Lovisa building

    Join the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator in the Pit for an interactive game of jeopardy. Learn more about the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) supports and […]

  • Karaoke & Skate

    2200 North, Campus Ice Centre 2200 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Join the Durham College Student Association at Campus Ice for a night of karaoke and skating. Kick things off with karaoke at 8 p.m., where the first 50 students get […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    In-person Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    We are excited to invite you to our Mature Student Coffee Chat and would love to see you there!  Drop in for light refreshments, games, and meaningful connections with fellow mature students. Whether you are […]