Important program-related information will be shared during your Program Orientation session that is unique to each program. Information on the time and location of fall 2026 program orientations are now available. Check your email regularly for updates.
On Orientation Day, we recommend that you plan to first attend your Program Orientation session and then participate in other orientation activities. If your Program Orientation is scheduled for the afternoon, visit your campus early to find the location of your session, then attend other activities until your orientation begins.
After your Program Orientation learn about the services available to you as a student so you can understand how to take advantage of them throughout your program.
| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 | ||||
| Coffee/Tea Social | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | First Floor hallway, Innovation Village | Drop by before your program orientation for a hot drink! Meet our orientation day leaders and find out what events are happening throughout the day. | |
| Welcome Stations | 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Student Service Hubs in Innovation Village, B/T Entrance and D Building | Connect with us and meet orientation day leaders at our various welcome stations in Innovation Village, B/T and D building. | |
| FanshaweOnline Orientation Session | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. | Online | Master FanshaweOnline with Lucy and Student Success. Learn how to access course content, connect with classmates, submit work, take quizzes and check grades. | Register Here |
| FanshaweOnline Orientation Session | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Online | Master FanshaweOnline with Lucy and Student Success. Learn how to access course content, connect with classmates, submit work, take quizzes and check grades. | Register Here |
| FanshaweOnline Orientation Session | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Online | Master FanshaweOnline with Lucy and Student Success. Learn how to access course content, connect with classmates, submit work, take quizzes and check grades. | Register Here |
| International Welcome hosted by the International Centre | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Gym 3 | Join us for a special welcome session designed just for international students. This session will introduce you to Fanshawe’s student services, supports and ways to get involved. Please note, this is a separate session from your program orientation session. | |
| Craft Activity - Drinkware Decorating | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | F1061, Makerspace | Get falcon creative! Design a personalized drinkware item and make it your own with stickers, charms, and other fun accessories. While you're here, explore the Makerspace and connect with fellow first-year students. The first 200 students will receive a free reusable cup, bottle, or tumbler to take home! | |
| Drop-in Engagement Zone | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | First Floor hallway, Innovation Village | Stop by to meet orientation leaders, jump into interactive activities, play games, and win prizes. Be sure to capture the moment at our photo wall! | |
| FSU Fun Zone | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | Join the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) for an array of activities such as Fuel video games, henna artists, music, and more! | |
| Chill Zone & Board game Cafe | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Library Learning Commons (F1066) | Connect with fellow students with some chill vibes and activities. Enjoy colouring, board games, puzzles & more! | |
| Orientation Lunch | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | Celebrate the start of the semester with poutine! Head to Forwell Hall to enjoy a delicious poutine lunch with fellow falcons. | |
| Multi-Factor Authentication Support (MFA) | 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm | First Floor hallway, Innovation Village | Get support in setting up your multi-factor authentication. | |
| Co-op Orientation | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Hybrid: Canada Life Village Square / Virtual Session | Learn how participating in a co-op can help you gain industry experience, earn while you learn, and build valuable career skills. Join us to find out how Fanshawe's co-op program can help prepare you for your future career. | Register Here |
| FSU Speedfriending | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | Connect with fellow Fanshawe students and make new friends! | |
| Part Time Studies Orientation | 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Virtual Session | This session is for new part-time post-secondary students at Fanshawe College, offering an overview of program delivery and its possibilities. | Register Here |
| Rockstar Karaoke | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | Want to know what it feels like to front a real rock band? Find out by performing at rockstar karaoke. | |
| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | ||||
| Start Strong: Finding Your First Job as a College Student | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Hybrid: Canada Life Village Square / Virtual Session | Kickstart your job search with tips from career services on where to look, how to apply, and how to stand out as a student. | Register Here |
| Keep Up, Catch Up, Bounce Back: Resilience in College Academics | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Collaboration Space, F2063 | College can feel like a lot sometimes… especially when you are starting a new program. That’s where we come in! Your academic advisors are here to help you figure things out, stay on track, and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. In this session, we’ll share real-life tips to help you manage your time, keep up with your courses, and know what to do if you start to fall behind. You’ll leave with helpful tools like a Fanshawe resource sheet, calendar planning tools, and a clearer plan for staying on top of things. Please bring your questions, your concerns, or just yourself and we’ve got the rest covered. | Register Here |
| FSU Challenge Day | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | FSU challenge day in Forwell Hall: have fun and win prizes! Deal or No Deal - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Giant Games Social 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | |
| Flexible Learning: Pathways, PLAR & Credit Transfer | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Hybrid: Canada Life Village Square / Virtual Session | Learn how flexible learning can help you make the most of your education. Discover pathways, PLAR, credit transfer, and OntarioLearn options that can support your academic goals and future success. | Register Here |
| Your Well-Being at Fanshawe | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Hybrid: Canada Life Village Square / Virtual Session | Your Well-Being Starts Here: Discover the wellness supports available at Fanshawe, from counselling and accessibility services to the FSU health plan and Wellness Centre. | Register Here |
| FanshaweOnline Orientation Session | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Virtual session | Master FanshaweOnline with Lucy and Student Success. Learn how to access course content, connect with classmates, submit work, take quizzes and check grades. | Register Here |
| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | ||||
| FSU Chill & Connect | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Forwell Hall | Hang out and then get hyped up! Chill Lounge 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDM Concert 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Experienced Learner Conversation Circle | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Collaboration Space, F2063 | Join this conversation circle to connect and chat with other experienced students at Fanshawe. | Register Here |
| Conversation Circle for 2SLBGTQIA+ Community | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Collaboration Space, F2063 | Join this conversation circle to connect and chat with folks from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Fanshawe. | Register Here |
| Keep Up, Catch Up, Bounce Back: Resilience in College Academics | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Virtual session | College can feel like a lot sometimes, especially when you are starting a new program. That’s where we come in! Your academic advisors are here to help you figure things out, stay on track, and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. In this session, we’ll share real-life tips to help you manage your time, keep up with your courses, and know what to do if you start to fall behind. You’ll leave with helpful tools like a Fanshawe resource sheet, calendar planning tools, and a clearer plan for staying on top of things. Please bring your questions, your concerns, or just yourself and we’ve got the rest covered. | Register Here |
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | ||||
| Start Smart: Your First Month Blueprint | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Hybrid: Canada Life Village Square / Virtual Session | Everything you need to navigate your first month—supports, resources, and where to go—plus time for Q&A at the end. | Register Here |
| Leveraging Your Education for Your Career | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Virtual Session | Learn how to turn your college experience into career-ready skills. Discover how to connect what you’re learning to future job opportunities with guidance from Career Services. | Register Here |
| SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | ||||
| Falcons Fest | 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Student Wellness Centre Fields | Join Fanshawe Athletics and the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) on the fields outside the Student Centre for Falcons Fest. Watch varsity soccer and baseball games and cheer for your fellow falcons with free giveaways, food, music and fun! | |
If you’re starting a program in September, your Orientation Day is Tuesday, September 8, and your first official day of class is Wednesday, September 9. You will follow your Wednesday class schedule on September 9.
Time and room location details will be released closer to orientation. A notice will be sent to the personal email address on file when this information is available.
