Get to know your faculty and program at Academic Welcome DAY! Academic Welcome Day is a half-day experience designed to introduce new students to Durham College and set them up for success. The day begins with a warm DC welcome, followed by program-specific orientation sessions, and concludes with the DC First-Year Social in the Marketplace Cafeteria, where students can connect, build community, and start their college journey with confidence. PSFL: Orientation will be held during their first class, but students are welcome to attend the larger event on May 1 with Personal Support Worker students. PNFL: Orientation will be held during their first class, but students are welcome to attend the larger event on May 1 with Practical Nursing students. Looking for locations on campus? Check out our interactive campus map. Search for Program: Tuesday, September 5 10 to 11:45 a.m.International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5(if applicable) NoonDC 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) NoonProgram 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 NoonProgram 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 ×