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.

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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