Events

Upcoming Orientation Events

A series of on-campus and virtual Orientation activities and events hosted by Confederation College and your Student Association-SUCCI are scheduled to celebrate and help get you started on the path to success.

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Upcoming Orientation Sessions

New students are invited to attend Orientation sessions to get ready for the term. These events are your chance to meet faculty, connect with classmates, and get key details for a strong start.

  • Early Connection Day 1

    Early Connection
    • July 20, 2026
    • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • In person on the Main Floor of Paterson Library, Shuniah Building, and online via the link.
    If you need assistance with creating your timetable, selecting an elective, applying for awards, have a previous IEP or have any questions regarding your studies, your Student Success Advisors are here to help! You will be able to meet your Student Success Advisor and get on track for the fall semester. Stay tuned to your College e-mail for further information closer to the date! Join virtually at the time noted above through Blackboard Collaborate.
  • New Student & Supporters Night

    Early Connection
    • July 20, 2026
    • 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
    • In Person (Ryan Hall, Thunder Bay campus)
    Bring your family and friends to hear from college staff, meet other new students, and tour campus. Refreshments are provided. Registration is highly encouraged (chance to win a prize) but not required. More information to come!
  • Early Connection Day 2

    Early Connection
    • July 21, 2026
    • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • In person on the Main Floor of Paterson Library, Shuniah Building, and online via the link.
    If you need assistance with creating your timetable, selecting an elective, applying for awards, have a previous IEP or have any questions regarding your studies, your Student Success Advisors are here to help! You will be able to meet your Student Success Advisor and get on track for the fall semester. Stay tuned to your College e-mail for further information closer to the date! Join virtually at the time noted above through Blackboard Collaborate.
  • Early Connection Day 3

    Early Connection
    • July 22, 2026
    • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    • In person on the Main Floor of Paterson Library, Shuniah Building, and online via the link.
    If you need assistance with creating your timetable, selecting an elective, applying for awards, have a previous IEP or have any questions regarding your studies, your Student Success Advisors are here to help! You will be able to meet your Student Success Advisor and get on track for the fall semester. Stay tuned to your College e-mail for further information closer to the date! Join virtually at the time noted above through Blackboard Collaborate.
  • Start Smart

    Start Smart
    • September 3, 2026
    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    • In person on the Main Floor of Paterson Library, Shuniah Building, and online via the link.
    Join the Paterson Library Commons on Thursday, September 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST for a series of workshops that will help you with the skills and tools you will need while attending the College: - How to navigate around BlackBoard and the Portal - Change and update information in Banner - How to use the Library resources to your advantage - Accessing your email and Office 365 and saving files while on campus - How to find out what events are happening on campus and around Thunder Bay! - And having fun breaks in between where we can get to know each other and make friends before the year even starts! Register for StartSmart! (hyperlink to come) The web conferencing link will be emailed to participants Wednesday, September 2nd, before 4pm. There will be prizes drawn for participants at the end of the final session; winning students must be in attendance. If you need assistance or have questions, please email: infodesk@confederationcollege.ca
  • Program Orientation - Thunder Bay Campus - Fall 2026

    Orientation
    • September 8, 2026
    • 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    • Thunder Bay
    Important: All first-year students are required to attend orientation. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Thunder Bay semester 1 students: 9:30am - Details to be announced
  • Program Orientation - Distance Education - Fall 2026

    Orientation Asynchronous Program Orientation
    • September 8, 2026
    • 9:30am ET
    • Online (Blackboard Collaborate)
    - 9:30am ET: Asynchronous Program Orientation - DE synchronous programs will have program orientation with their program Coordinators at the regular scheduled time - hybrid - 11:30am ET: Synchronous DE Campus Orientation Watch your college email for updates.
  • Program Orientation - Regional Campuses - Fall 2026

    Asynchronous Program Orientation Start Smart
    • September 8, 2026
    • TBA
    • In person and online
    Please check your email for details surrounding your campus orientation. All program orientation links will be sent to you.