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.

  • Start Strong at DC: Welcome to Our Community

    Centre for Collaborative Education - CFCE 145, 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

    Don Lovisa building Atrium Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Students, Parents and Supporters are welcome to join us for this session. Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help new students, parents, and supporters feel connected, […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Get DC Ready

    Online

    Students, Parents and Supporters are welcome to join us for this session. Start the semester with confidence by getting connected — literally. This session is designed to help first-year students […]

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

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    First-Year Whitby Campus Tour! 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 […]

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

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

    First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour! 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 […]

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

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    First-Year Whitby Campus Tour! 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 […]

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

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

    First-Year Oshawa Campus Tour! 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 […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Get Academic Ready

    Online

    Join us! 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 […]

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

    CRWC Gyms 3, 4 and 5 Oshawa campus

    Join us on campus to learn more about your faculty, explore your full-time DC program, and meet your cohort. Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)! Join us for Academic Welcome […]

  • Academic Welcome Day: Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA) Session 1

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on campus to learn more about your faculty, explore your full-time DC program, and meet your cohort. Welcome to the Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA)! Join us for Academic Welcome […]

  • Academic Welcome Day: Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA) Session 2

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on campus to learn more about your faculty, explore your full-time DC program, and meet your cohort. Welcome to the Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA)! Join us for Academic Welcome […]

  • Academic Welcome Day: Faculties of Hospitality and Horticultural Science (HHS), and Science and Engineering Technology (SET), Whitby campus programs

    Don Lovisa building Atrium, Durham College Whitby Campus 1690 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on campus to learn more about your faculty, explore your full-time DC program, and meet your cohort. Welcome to the Faculties of Hospitality and Horticultural Science (HHS), and Science and Engineering Technology […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, Oshawa Campus

    The Pit, Gordon Willey building Oshawa campus

    Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, Oshawa Campus Maximize Your DC College Experience! Event Highlights: Discover campus services Pick up some free DC swag to kickstart your college journey Mingle […]

  • Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, Whitby Campus

    Student Lounge, Don Lovisa Building Whitby Campus

    Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, Whitby Campus Maximize Your DC College Experience! Event Highlights: Discover campus services Pick up some free DC swag to kickstart your college journey Mingle […]

  • Esports Oshawa Pop up in the pit

    The Pit, Gordon Willey building Oshawa campus

    Join us in the Pit for an esports pop up. Console and game TBD.

  • Mature Student Coffee Chat

    Student Lounge, Don Lovisa Building Whitby Campus

    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: Mature Student Orientation

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

    Connect with fellow mature students, discover campus supports, and start your Durham College journey with confidence. Starting college as a mature student comes with unique strengths, experiences, and questions. Join […]

  • Campus Con 5

    The Pit, Gordon Willey building Oshawa campus

    Campus Con returns to the Oshawa Campus this fall. Follow us on socials @my.dcsa and join our Discord server for giveaway & vendor announcements.

  • DCSA Esports Oshawa – TCG Play & Trade Event

    Esports Arena

    MTG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Riftbound? No matter which TCG you enjoy we want to see you at our TCG Play & Trade event. Meet fellow players on campus, build a community, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Esports Whitby Pop Up

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

    Join us in the cafeteria hallway for an esports pop up. Console and game TBD.

  • Whitby Campus Con 2.0

    Don Lovisa Building - Main Entrance Atrium 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario, Canada

    Campus Con returns to the Whitby Campus this fall. Follow us on socials @my.dcsa and join our Discord server for giveaway & vendor announcements.

  • DCSA Esports Whitby – NHL 26 Tournament

    Esports Whitby (Shop Class 1)

    Get ready for the start of the NHL season with our NHL 26 Tournament. Rep your favorite team and dominate the virtual ice.

  • DCSA Esports Oshawa – Pit stop in the pit

    The Pit, Gordon Willey building Oshawa campus

    Join us in the pit and try out our racing simulator. Record your fastest lap time for a chance to win a prize.

  • 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

    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 […]