YOUR DC JOURNEY STARTS HERE. We’re excited to support you as you begin this new chapter. Follow these steps to start strong and thrive at DC: Start Strong at DC Our Start Strong at DC series includes online modules, in-person and virtual sessions designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready for your first day of classes. Learn more ACADEMIC WELCOME Join us for an Academic Welcome Day prior to the start of classes. Learn more Orientation Events Celebrate campus life and make new friends at a variety of campus events. Learn more PREP 1000 Navigate college life with confidence with our online PREP 1000 modules. Learn how to register and pay fees. Explore the DC Connect platform for your courses. Find support services like the First Peoples Indigenous Centre, Campus Health and Wellness Centre, Access and Support Centre, and many more. Complete PREP 1000 by September 30, 2025, for a chance to win a $250 gift card for the Campus Store or DC Eats! To access PREP 1000: Log in to DC Connect with your Student ID and network password. For information on accessing your network password, click here. Open PREP 1000 in your course list. Complete the modules. Need help accessing PREP 1000? If you don't see it in DC Connect, please email your full name and student number to firstyear@durhamcollege.ca. For a full list of Start Strong at DC events, visit the Events page. × ACADEMIC WELCOME WEEKTuesday, August 26 to Friday, August 29 Connect with faculty, get important program details, collect DC swag, and participate in social activities. Register now to save your spot and enter for a chance to win $2,000 in tuition, courtesy of the Durham College Student Association (DCSA)! Search by Faculty: Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search. Session Date Time Oshawa campus Business and Information Technology (BIT) Tuesday, August 26 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Doors open at 9 a.m.The first 50 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Science and Engineering Technology (SET)Media, Art & Design (MAD)Liberal Studies (LS) Tuesday, August 26 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Doors open at 1 p.m.The first 50 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Health Sciences (HS) Wednesday, August 27 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Doors open at 9 a.m.The first 50 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Social & Community Services (SCS) Wednesday, August 27 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Doors open at 1 p.m.The first 50 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Whitby campus Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship (STA) Session 1 programs:Carpentry and Renovation TechnicianCarpentry – Building Construction TechnicianElectrical Engineering TechnicianElectrical TechniquesElectric Drive Vehicle TechnicianGas Technician 2Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction TechniquesMechanical Techniques – PlumbingPower Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class Thursday, August 28 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Doors open at 9 a.m.The first 25 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship (STA) Session 2 programs:Trades FundamentalsWelding Engineering TechnicianAutomotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician)Mechanical Technician – Elevating DevicesMechanical Technician – Millwright Thursday, August 28 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Doors open at 1 p.m.The first 25 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Hospitality and Horticultural Science (HHS) Whitby programs:Culinary ManagementCulinary SkillsHospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations ManagementHospitality SkillsHorticulture – Food and FarmingScience and Engineering Technology (SET) Whitby programs:Civil Engineering TechnicianCivil Engineering TechnologyConstruction Management – Honours BachelorArchitectural TechnologyHealth Sciences (HS) Whitby programs:Animal Care Friday, August 29 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Doors open at 9 a.m.The first 25 students to arrive will receive extra DC swag! Use DC’s interactive campus map to find campus locations. For a full list of Start Strong at DC events, visit the Events page. × IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONSJoin us for in-person or virtual sessions this summer to get answers to your questions and explore all that DC has to offer. Ask Me Anything: Schedules, Payments, and Deadlines (virtual) Get Tech Ready, Oshawa Campus Get Tech Ready, Whitby Campus Get Academic Ready (virtual) Get Wellness Ready (virtual) Welcome to Our Community, Oshawa Campus Welcome to Our Community, Whitby Campus For a full list of Start Strong at DC events, visit the Events page. All virtual sessions will be posted in PREP 1000 under “Start Strong at DC Events.” Learn more on the Events page. × CAMPUS TOURS Discover DC’s campuses before classes start! Register for our in-person, first-year guided campus tours at the Oshawa and Whitby Campuses, available throughout August and September. Oshawa Campus Tuesday, August 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Whitby Campus Wednesday, August 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For a full list of Start Strong at DC events, visit the Events page. × STARTSTRONG Before you arrive, prepare for college life at DC by becoming familiar with student services and visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, where you'll find information about: Parking and transportation Academic services and support Health, wellness, and safety Food services and meal plans Campus Store and textbooks Residence and housing Athletics and recreation Career development IT Service Desk support and more HAVE A QUESTION? During the first week of school, you’ll find our friendly DC Welcome Team volunteers on campus, easily recognizable in green T-shirts, ready to help you with any questions and provide directions. We can’t wait to meet and support you on this exciting new adventure! Email the Student Development team Orientation EventsView all events Dec 18 Start Strong at DC: Ask Us Anything Have questions about DC? Join us for a live Q&A session where you can get real-time answers! Whether you’re... Learn more Dec 18 Start Strong at DC: Ask Us Anything Have questions about DC? Join us for a live Q&A session where you can get real-time answers! Whether you’re... Learn more Jan 07 Start Strong at DC: Get Academic Ready Join us for a hands-on session that highlights how Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) supports your success. Explore practical... Learn more View More Join the conversation Introduce yourself, your program, and why you chose Durham College and/or your goals for the year and tag #DCOrientation.
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