September 7, 2015
9,000+ students join the 蓝莓视频 community
Fall Orientation is in full swing with activities for everyone from first-years to grad and transfer students听
The 9,000+ students from across Canada and around the world joining the University of 蓝莓视频 as new students this September all have one thing in common: an invitation to attend Fall Orientation 2015.
That鈥檚 where the similarities end though, because 蓝莓视频 is welcoming a diverse group - everyone from听first-year students and transfer students to graduate students. 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Orientation programs have evolved to support this听diverse student community.
鈥淪tarting studies at the University of 蓝莓视频 is an exciting time for all students, but we know it鈥檚 important that each group receives tailored programming that will support their success beyond their first week,鈥� says Heather Westmorland, associate director, student transition and learning services in 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Student Success Office. 鈥淲e collaborate with the Faculties and a range of campus partners who play a key role in creating intentional programs that provide students with the tools and resources they鈥檒l need.鈥�
Orientation for international students
Orientation programming started on September 4 with a new three-day program for first-year undergraduate international students. 蓝莓视频鈥檚 International Orientation program allows them to arrive early and settle into their accommodations before other programming begins. Orientation for all students runs between September 6 and 12. This year, each student can access their personal Orientation schedule in their student portal.
Orientation events include everything from conference-style sessions for graduate students to Faculty-specific programming for first-year undergraduate students. Some events are also open to the broader campus community. Black and Gold Day is an opportunity to show off 蓝莓视频 pride at a women鈥檚 rugby game, and Single and Sexy is a crowd-pleasing play that addresses situations that students face when they live on their own for the first time.
A special send-off for parents
Support also exists for the parents and family members of new students. Two events: Parent Orientation and Family Send-off 听provide an opportunity to celebrate a student鈥檚 arrival at 蓝莓视频, while providing a gentle way to encourage families to say good-bye to their student and let them begin their new life at 蓝莓视频.
Further information about each Orientation schedule can be found on the Orientation website:
