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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
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Start Strong Series: Ask A Student
- 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
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!
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Start Strong Series: The Student Experience – Beyond the Classroom
- 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
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!
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First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour
- 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM
In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, Ontario CanadaCalling all first-year 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 free of charge…
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Start Strong Series: Welcome to DC Oshawa Campus – Student, Parent and Supporter Session
- 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
We invite students, parents, and supporters to an engaging virtual session designed to help you navigate and support your student's journey at Durham College. Event Highlights: Informative Presentation: Gain valuable insights into the wide range of services available to support DC students. Key Dates: Learn where to find important academic and administrative deadlines to stay on track. Financing Your Education: Explore financial aid options, scholarships, and strategies to support your student’s education journey. Student Insurance Plan: Understand the benefits of…
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First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour
- 7:00 PM — 8:15 PM
In-person Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N.
Oshawa, Ontario CanadaCalling all first-year 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 free of charge…
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International Student Welcome: Chai Time Meet & Greet
- 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Oshawa campus, Student Services Building, 2000 Simcoe St N
Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5 CanadaJoin us for a Chai Time Meet & Greet session, offered in person and open to all new international students starting their first DC program in May 2025. With a variety of fun-filled activities, this session promises to be a celebration of community and Canadian culture, welcoming you to your new home at DC.
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Academic Welcome Day
- 1:00 PM — 4:30 PM
CRWC Gyms 3, 4 and 5, Oshawa campusJoin us for Academic Welcome Day on Friday, May 2, 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 May 2025 students at the Oshawa Campus. To get the full experience, plan to attend the entire session from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Here’s what to expect: A warm welcome from your faculty A program-specific orientation session Social activities to…
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First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour
- 3:30 PM — 4:45 PM
The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campusJoin the Student Development team for a guided tour of the Oshawa campus during your first week of classes to help you navigate key locations, discover student services, and feel more comfortable in your new home at Durham College. Tour Details Starting Location: The Pit (Need directions? View the Campus Map: https://map.durhamcollege.ca/) Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time. Important Information Accessibility: Durham College is fully accessible. If you need accommodations (e.g., an interpreter), please email firstyear@durhamcollege.ca…
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 1:10 PM — 2:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour
- 5:15 PM — 6:30 PM
The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campusJoin the Student Development team for a guided tour of the Oshawa campus during your first week of classes to help you navigate key locations, discover student services, and feel more comfortable in your new home at Durham College. Tour Details Starting Location: The Pit (Need directions? View the Campus Map: https://map.durhamcollege.ca/) Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time. Important Information Accessibility: Durham College is fully accessible. If you need accommodations (e.g., an interpreter), please email firstyear@durhamcollege.ca…
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Academic Integrity Workshop
- 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM
Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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APA/MLA Referencing Workshop
- 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM
Review the importance of referencing, ways to avoid plagiarism, how to reference correctly, and how to properly format a college paper. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Listening & Note-taking Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Academic Integrity Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Study Strategies Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:10 PM
Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Navigating DC Connect Workshop
- 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM
You will use DC Connect on a daily basis to access course materials and complete online courses. In this workshop, learn key terminology, how to sign into and navigate DC Connect, and much more so that you leave this workshop feeling prepared to use DC Connect. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Academic Writing I: Getting Started
- 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM
Understand what is being asked of you in an assignment and learn strategies for generating and organizing your ideas to prepare for the next steps. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
- 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM
Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Study Strategies Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 1:10 PM — 2:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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APA/MLA Referencing Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
Review the importance of referencing, ways to avoid plagiarism, how to reference correctly, and how to properly format a college paper. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Navigating DC Connect Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
You will use DC Connect on a daily basis to access course materials and complete online courses. In this workshop, learn key terminology, how to sign into and navigate DC Connect, and much more so that you leave this workshop feeling prepared to use DC Connect. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Time Management & Organization Workshop
- 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM
Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Academic Integrity Workshop
- 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM
Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Academic Problem-solving Workshop
- 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM
Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Study Strategies Workshop
- 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM
Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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Punctuation Review Workshop
- 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM
Review common punctuation to help improve the accuracy and clarity of your writing. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.
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