Upcoming events at DC for first-year students! Whether you’re attending virtually or in person, our slate of workshops and events will help you transition to college life and set you up for success. From touring our beautiful Oshawa and Whitby campuses to exploring students supports, our events and workshops will set you up for success as you start your DC journey. Upcoming Events › Orientation November 2024 Nov 25 Whitby Campus Tour for First-Year Students 11:00 AM — 12:15 PM Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus, 1690 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket, which will allow you to exit the… Find out more » Nov 26 Start Strong Series: Access and Support Centre (ASC) – Setting up Your Supports and Accommodations 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Online Did you have an IEP in school? Do you have a physical, sensory or medical exceptionality? Meet with our accessibility coaches to learn about the supports and services related to ASC and the steps to take to prepare for your academic journey. Find out more » Nov 26 Start Strong Series: Housing – Know Your Renters Rights With DCSA’s Lawyer William Reid 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Online Join DCSA’s Lawyer William Reid for a session on housing and renters' rights. Together, we'll dive into important topics like the Residential Tenancies Act, illegal rental units, landlord responsibilities, tenant insurance, and other essential housing information. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about your rights and how to protect yourself as a tenant! Find out more » Nov 26 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 1:00 PM — 2:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket, allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » Nov 27 Start Strong Series: Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) – Your Academic Success Partner 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Online Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) provides academic support to all Durham College students. We’re ready to help you from your first week of classes right up to your final exams and everything in between. Join us for this session to learn how our team of learning and writing specialists works with you to tap into your strengths and helps develop your skills and confidence. We will tell you how you can access academic support, including peer tutoring, and share resources… Find out more » Nov 28 Start Strong Series: All About DC’s Library 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Online The Campus Library is so much more than books! From study space to podcast kits, phone chargers to 3D printing, the Library is here to help you find what you need to succeed. We’ll give you the scoop on all the services that the Library has to offer, plus show you some tips and tricks to using the Library’s resources. Find out more » Nov 28 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 11:00 AM — 12:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » December 2024 Dec 03 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 11:00 AM — 12:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » Dec 04 Start Strong Series: Get Hired: Start Building your Career Path 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Online The Career Development office at Durham College is your go-to spot for all things career-related on campus. We're here to assist you in pinpointing your career goals and guiding you through the steps to achieve them! Join us for this session to discover the fantastic career supports and resources available to both students and alumni. Let's pave the way to your successful career together! Find out more » Dec 04 Start Strong Series: Achieving Balance and Well-Being 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Online Seeking ways to make your college experience less stressful and more enjoyable? Join us for this session where we'll share tips and strategies for maintaining well-being, balance, and success in post-secondary education! Discover ideas and resources to help you thrive, manage stress, and navigate challenges with ease. Don't miss out on learning how to make your college journey smoother and more fulfilling! Find out more » Dec 05 Start Strong Series: DC’s Athletics & Recreation 101 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Online Join the Athletics & Recreation Department for a virtual session to learn about varsity and recreational programs, services and facilities to support you in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle as a college student. Find out more » Dec 05 Start Strong Series: Equity and Belonging at DC 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Online The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) at DC promotes and cultivates an enduring sense of belonging for all members of the DC community through on-going education, advocacy and support. This session will provide you with opportunities to engage with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion staff through discussions and Q +A about the ways that we can show up and start strong at Durham College in September. We will look at the ways that we, together, can… Find out more » Dec 05 Whitby Campus Tour for First-Year Students 1:00 PM — 2:15 PM Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus, 1690 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket, which will allow you to exit the… Find out more » Dec 05 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 2:00 PM — 3:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » Dec 10 Start Strong Series: Transfer Services – Seamlessly Transferring Your Education to and Beyond DC! 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Online Are you transferring from another post-secondary institution or bringing work experience to your new Durham College program? Join our Transfer Services team for an info session on credit transfer and PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition). Interested in pursuing a degree after graduation? We'll also cover over 1,000 pathway opportunities, along with resources for finding transfer agreements. Whether you're transferring to or from DC, our team is here to make the process seamless and straightforward! Find out more » Dec 10 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 12:00 PM — 1:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » Dec 10 Start Strong Series: Welcome to DC Whitby Campus – Student, Parent, Supporter Session 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM Centre For Food – CFF 206, In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Welcome to DC: Student, Parent, and Supporter Session We invite students, parents, and supporters to join us for an informative in-person session at Durham College's Whitby campus. This event is designed to help you navigate and support your student's journey at DC. Event Highlights: Presentation: Gain valuable insights into the various campus services available to support DC students. Important Dates: Learn where to find information on critical academic and administrative dates. Student Insurance Plan: Understand the details of the Student… Find out more » Dec 11 Start Strong Series: Ask A Student 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Online Feeling overwhelmed as a first-year student? Don't worry – we've got you covered! Join us for a casual presentation and Q&A session with experienced upper-year student leaders at DC. Get insider tips on navigating campus, learning strategies, and all the essentials for making the most of your first year! Find out more » Dec 11 Whitby Campus Tour for First-Year Students 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus, 1690 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket, which will allow you to exit the… Find out more » Dec 12 Start Strong Series: The Student Experience – Beyond the Classroom 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Online Get ready for the Student Experience - Beyond the Classroom! Join us for a fun-filled session exploring both on-campus and community opportunities. Learn insider tips from former and current DC students on everything from the top restaurants to student budgeting, local attractions, and more! Don't miss out on discovering all the fun awaiting you beyond the classroom! Find out more » Dec 12 Start Strong Series: Welcome to DC Oshawa Campus – Student, Parent, Supporter Session 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM The Global Classroom, Centre for Collaborative Education, Room 145, Durham College, Oshawa campus Welcome to DC: Student, Parent, and Supporter Session We invite students, parents, and supporters to join us for an informative in-person session at Durham College's Oshawa campus. This event is designed to help you navigate and support your student's journey at DC. Event Highlights: Presentation: Gain valuable insights into the various campus services available to support DC students. Important Dates: Learn where to find information on critical academic and administrative dates. Student Insurance Plan: Understand the details of the Student… Find out more » Dec 13 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » Dec 16 Whitby Campus Tour for First-Year Students 1:00 PM — 2:15 PM Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus, 1690 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Whitby campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the main parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket, which will allow you to exit the… Find out more » Dec 17 Oshawa Campus Tour for First-Year Students 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) Atrium – First Floor, Durham College Oshawa Campus, Oshawa campus Calling all first-year January 2025 DC students! The Student Development team is offering Oshawa campus tours. IMPORTANT TOUR INFORMATION: • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour starts. If you are running late, please read the instructions below. • Park in the Founders 2 parking lot. • Parking is free. Take a ticket to gain entrance to the gated lot. • Your tour guide will provide you with a validated parking ticket allowing you to exit the lot… Find out more » January 2025 Jan 03 Academic Welcome Day: Faculties of Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies 9:00 AM — 12:30 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Gyms 3, 4, and 5! This half-day event is designed to introduce you to your faculty, program, and the Durham College (DC) community. This session is for first-year students at the Oshawa Campus in the following faculties: Faculty of Business Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Liberal Studies Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Visit your program page to discover your Faculty: https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/program-search/all-programs. Here's what to… Find out more » Jan 03 Academic Welcome Day: Whitby Programs (STA, HHS, HS, BUSINESS) 9:30 AM — 1:30 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Friday, January 3, 2025, in the Don Lovisa Building! This half-day event is designed to introduce you to your faculty, program, and the Durham College (DC) community. This session is for first-year students at the Whitby Campus in the following faculties: Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA) Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science (HHS) Faculty of Health Sciences (HS) - Animal Care Faculty of Business - all Office Administration programs Not sure… Find out more » Jan 03 Academic Welcome Day: Faculties of Media, Art & Design, Social & Community Services, Science, Engineering & Information Technology 1:00 PM — 4:30 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Gyms 3, 4, and 5! This half-day event is designed to introduce you to your faculty, program, and the Durham College (DC) community. This session is for first-year students at the Oshawa Campus in the following faculties: Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD) Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS) Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT) Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Visit… Find out more » Jan 23 Belong and Thrive at DC: Whitby Campus First-Year Student Check-In 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Drop by "Belong and Thrive at DC", room to be announced at the Whitby Campus in January 2025, for a laid-back event hosted by the Student Development Office for first-year students. This is your chance to ask questions, connect with peers, and get the support you need to succeed at Durham College. Plus, enjoy some light refreshments while you’re here! What to Expect: Casual Meet and Greet: Meet the Student Development team and other first-year students in a relaxed setting.… Find out more » Jan 24 Belong and Thrive at DC: Oshawa Campus First-Year Student Check-In 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Drop by "Belong and Thrive at DC", room to be announced at the Oshawa Campus in January 2025, for a laid-back event hosted by the Student Development Office for first-year students. This is your chance to ask questions, connect with peers, and get the support you need to succeed at Durham College. Plus, enjoy some light refreshments while you’re here! What to Expect: Casual Meet and Greet: Meet the Student Development team and other first-year students in a relaxed setting.… Find out more » Jan 28 Whitby campus Get Involved & Services Fair 10:30 AM — 1:30 PM In-person Whitby Campus, 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7 Canada Maximize Your DC College Experience! Ready to make the most of your time at Durham College? Join us for an exciting opportunity to dive into the many extracurricular activities and supports available to DC students. Event Highlights: Discover Campus Clubs and Services: Explore a variety of booths showcasing the diverse clubs and essential services on campus. Free Swag: Pick up some fantastic free swag to kickstart your college journey. Meet Fellow Classmates: Mingle and connect with fellow students, building friendships… Find out more » Jan 29 Oshawa campus Get Involved & Services Fair 10:30 AM — 1:30 PM In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Ontario Canada Maximize Your DC College Experience! Ready to make the most of your time at Durham College? Join us for an exciting opportunity to dive into the many extracurricular activities and supports available to DC students. Event Highlights: Discover Campus Clubs and Services: Explore a variety of booths showcasing the diverse clubs and essential services on campus. Free Swag: Pick up some fantastic free swag to kickstart your college journey. Meet Fellow Classmates: Mingle and connect with fellow students, building friendships… Find out more » February 2025 Feb 06 DC Late Skate 10:00 PM — 12:00 AM 2200 North, Campus Ice Centre, 2200 Simcoe St N Oshawa, Ontario L1L 0L8 Canada What better way to embrace our Canadian winter than late-night ice skating? Join us at the Campus Ice Centre, right next to Vaso Field. Ice skates are available on-site or you can bring your own equipment. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, all skaters are welcome to join this event celebrating the time-honoured Canadian pastime. Enjoy a post-skate snack or hot cocoa at 2200 North. Important Event Notes: Please be prepared to show your digital student ID for… Find out more » + Export Events
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