Orientation day is an introduction to your program and the services you can access to support your student journey. All students starting a new program are required to attend! It’s a memorable day and comes at no extra charge, so we hope to see you there! Orientation for students starting in September is Tuesday, September 3 and the first official day of class is Wednesday, September 4.
Program Orientation
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 your program orientation will be released in the weeks leading up to your first day of classes. Check your email regularly for updates.
On Orientation day, we recommend that you plan to first attend your Program Orientation session, 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.
Student Orientation Events
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 | Description | TIME & LOCATION | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanshaweOnline Orientation Session | Learn how to navigate FanshaweOnline with Lucy and Student Success! This session provides an overview of the main FOL functions and the related resources available to students. Topics will include course content, classlist and email, submissions, quizzes, and grades. | 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Virtual | Register for our 9 a.m. session |
| Student Services Fair | Connect with 20 dynamic Student Services designed to ensure your success throughout your journey at Fanshawe! Uncover the essential resources that will empower your academic and personal growth. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location to be determined | No registration required |
| Lunch | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location to be determined | No registration required | |
| Presidents' Welcome | Meet Fanshawe College President Devlin and FSU President Siddharth Singh and hear their exciting plans for the upcoming academic year! It's your chance to get inspired and be part of the vibrant future ahead at Fanshawe. | Time and location to be determined | No registration required |
| Military Connected Campus | This information session is for students who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or currently do, as well as their family members. It also includes DND Employees and Foreign military veterans. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Virtual | Register here |
| Wellness Services Welcome | This session features six diverse Wellness Services for Fanshawe students with an opportunity to ask questions about these services face to face. | 1 - 2 p.m. Location to be determined | No registration required |
| Academic Integrity Session | Join our Academic Integrity Manager to discuss the Academic Integrity policy at Fanshawe. You will learn how it protects your reputation and that of Fanshawe College credentials. This session will also teach you about Academic Offences and how to avoid getting one. | 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Location to be determined | No registration required |
| FSU: Get To Know You Event | This session will discuss Fanshawe Student Union services. The FSU is responsible for all things that pertain to student life and events. If you want to know what kinds of activities Fanshawe offers their students, join this session! | 3 - 3:45 p.m. Location to be determined | No registration required |
| Co-op Student Orientation | Learn about the services your Co-op Consultant can provide and gain an understanding of how to prepare for your co-op program. | 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual and in-person location to be determined | Register here to attend virtually |
| Part-time Student Orientation | This session is for students beginning their part-time post-secondary studies at Fanshawe College, who would like to have an overview of the program delivery and its possibilities. | 5 - 6 p.m. | Register here |
When is Orientation?
If you’re a Level 1 student starting a program in September, your Orientation Day is Tuesday, September 3, and your first official day of class is Wednesday, September 4. You will follow your Wednesday class schedule on September 4.
Where is my Orientation?
Your Program Orientation session will be held at the campus you are registered to attend. 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.
Orientation Checklist
Plan Ahead
- Once the Program Orientation schedule is released, find your session details.
- Make note of the campus location of your program orientation session
- Clear your calendar to attend this full-day event
- Submit your FANCard photo online as far ahead of your Orientation day as you can. Find important information about how to pick-up your FANCard.
- Review your required course materials and consider ordering them online for delivery or pick-up.
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