Get ready for the upcoming school year as a new ˽ÈËÓ°Ôº student with helpful pre-orientation sessions. Check out what's available and attend as many as you'd like — we want you to have the best year!
Fall 2026
Campus Tours
Tour main campus with your Success Team or Recruitment team and learn your way around before classes start. During the tour, you can get your Campus One (student ID) card, visit the Bookstore, and get parking and locker information. Bring your time table with you — we'll show you where your classes will be.
Starting Location
Meet your guide in the F-Wing entrance, right outside of the Health and Wellness Centre gym. For your tour, parking is free in J-South lot.
| WEEK | DAYS | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17-21 | Monday to Friday | 1:00 pm | |
| August 24-28 | Monday to Friday | 11:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 | Monday to Friday | 11:00 am | 1:00 pm |
Get Ready With Us
Starting college in exciting, and we're here to help you feel ready! Drop by the Get Ready With Us table for support, helpful tips, and campus resources.
Location: in front of the Student Support Centre (E1101)
We'll help you:
- Get tips on how to have a successful start
- Access and print your timetable to get organized
- Learn how to get a locker, parking pass, student card, and gym membership
- Find your classrooms + take a small campus tour
- Get your guard.me insurance policy if you're an international student
- Ask questions and get answers about your first semester
- Get help with your student email, portal, MS Teams, etc. with Students Helping Students
We've got maps, checklists, and advice during Get Ready with Us hours — everything to help you feel confident for day one!
| Date | DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| August 10-14 | Monday to Friday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| August 17-21 | Monday to Friday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| August 24-28 | Monday to Friday | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 | Monday to Friday | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
IT Readiness Sessions
Visit the Students Helping Students - Technical Support team in the Library for help accessing the Student Portal, your student email, Office 365, MS Teams, LMS, OneDrive, SharePoint, connecting to WIFI, and more!
Location: Library
| Date | DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 1-4 | Tuesday to Friday | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
*Times subject to change.
First Year Student Survey
First year students starting their program in September 2026 can complete the survey for a chance to win — with over $800 in prizes!
Orientation Day Draws
Fill out the survey for a chance to win 1 of 2 $150 Bookstore gift cards. Draws will be held on September 8, 2026 at Orientation Day. You must be present at Orientation Day to be eligible to win. We'll have more gift card giveaways for Best Buy, Tim Hortons, and grocery stores.
First Day of Class Draw
Fill out the survey for a chance to win 1 $200 Chartwells gift card. That's $250 towards your dining in the cafeteria. Draw to be held at end of day on September 9, 2026.
Questions about Orientation events?
Email orientation@saultcollege.ca