Start Strong at DC: Mature Student Orientation

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 us for a welcoming orientation designed specifically for mature students as you prepare to begin your journey at Durham College.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Location: CFCE 141 (FPIC) , Oshawa campus (DC Interactive Map)

Learn about the services, supports, and resources available to help you succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll connect with key campus teams, including Transfer Services, and learn how previous education, work experience, and future educational goals may support your academic journey through Credit Transfer, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways opportunities.

During this session, you’ll also:

  • Meet fellow mature students and begin building your campus community
  • Learn about academic, wellness, financial, and student support services
  • Discover opportunities to get involved on campus
  • Learn about our Mature Student Coffee Chats and community events
  • Ask questions and connect with staff in a welcoming environment
  • Make a vision board to start the school year off right, either with paper and magazines or bring your laptop to use Canva for a digital board

Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with other students who understand the experience of returning to school.

Whether you’re returning to education after a few years or several decades, this session will help you feel informed, supported, and ready to start strong at Durham College.

We look forward to welcoming you to the DC community!


Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, 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 with fellow students

Location: The PIT

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to enrich your college experience and get involved in the vibrant DC community!


Start Strong at DC: Services Fair, 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 with fellow students

Location: Student Lounge

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to enrich your college experience and get involved in the vibrant DC community!


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

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 (SET)!

Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Friday, September 4, 2026, in the Don Lovisa Building! 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 students at the Whitby campus in the following HHS, and SET programs:

  • Food and Farming
  • Architectural Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Construction Management – Honours Bachelor
  • Culinary Management
  • Culinary Skills
  • Horticulture Technician
  • Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management
  • Hospitality Skills

Here’s what to expect:

  • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 12:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
  • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
  • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
  • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
  • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
  • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

Parking is available at the Durham College Whitby campus Main Parking LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


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

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 Day on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the Don Lovisa Building! 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 students at the Whitby campus in the following STA programs:

  • Trades Fundamentals
  • Welding Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices
  • Mechanical Technician – Millwright

Here’s what to expect:

  • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
  • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
  • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
  • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
  • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
  • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

Parking is available at the Durham College Whitby campus Main Parking LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


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

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 Day on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the Don Lovisa Building! 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 students at the Whitby campus in the following STA programs:

  • Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician)
  • Carpentry and Renovation Technician
  • Carpentry – Building Construction Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Electrical Techniques
  • Electric Drive Vehicle Technician
  • Gas Technician 2
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
  • Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
  • Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
  • Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class

    Here’s what to expect:

    • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 12:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
    • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
    • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
    • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
    • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
    • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

    Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

    This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

    Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    Parking is available at the Durham College Whitby campus Main Parking LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

    Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

    We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


    Academic Welcome Day: Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)

    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 Social & Community Services (SCS)!

    Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 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 students at the Oshawa campus in the following faculty:

    Welcome to the Faculty of Business & Information Technology (BIT)!

    Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Tuesday, August 26, 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 students at the Oshawa campus in the following faculty:

    Here’s what to expect:

    • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
    • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
    • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
    • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
    • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
    • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

    Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

    This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

    Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    Parking is available at the Durham College Oshawa campus Commencement LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

    Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

    We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


    Academic Welcome Day: Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

    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 Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 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 students at the Oshawa campus in the following faculty:

    Here’s what to expect:

    • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 12:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
    • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
    • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
    • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
    • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
    • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

    Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

    This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

    Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    Parking is available at the Durham College Oshawa campus Commencement LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

    Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

    We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


    Academic Welcome Day: Faculties of Liberal Studies (LS), Media, Art & Design (MAD) and Science & Engineering Technology (SET)

    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 Liberal Studies (LS), Media, Art & Design (MAD) and Science & Engineering Technology (SET)!

    Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 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 students at the Oshawa campus in the following faculties:

    Here’s what to expect:

    • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
    • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
    • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
    • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
    • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
    • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

    Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

    This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

    Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    Parking is available at the Durham College Oshawa campus Commencement LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

    Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

    We’re excited to welcome you to DC!


    Academic Welcome Day: Faculty of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

    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 Business & Information Technology (BIT)!

    Join us for Academic Welcome Day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 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 students at the Oshawa campus in the following faculty:

    Here’s what to expect:

    • Please note that this is not a drop-in event. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the Welcome beginning promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 12:30 p.m. We ask that all students arrive on time so you can take part in the full experience
    • Arrive early to check in, grab your swag, and enjoy light refreshments before the Welcome begins
    • A warm welcome from your faculty to kick off the day
    • A program-specific orientation session to help you prepare for your first semester (timing may vary by program)
    • The day concludes with the DC First-Year Social, where you can meet fellow students, enjoy activities, and celebrate the start of your Durham College journey
    • Free Time to visit the Campus Store, and explore available DC services

    Enjoy light refreshments, grab your DC swag, and connect with new friends!

    This in-person event is for first-year students only. Parents and supporters are welcome to relax on campus while the first-year student participates in Academic Welcome Day.

    Do you need accessibility accommodations (e.g., an interpreter)? Please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can arrange support: studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    For questions or assistance, reach out to the Student and Career Development Office at studentdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

    Parking is available at the Durham College Oshawa campus Commencement LotClick here to view DC’s Interactive Map.

    Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search.

    We’re excited to welcome you to DC!