ORIENTATION & FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE

ORIENTATION

Learn the ins and outs of being a MacEwan University student—from getting around campus to finding student clubs and activities. Orientation events and resources will help you get ready for your first term and beyond.

Complete the online Orientation Course at your own pace and start navigating those tricky first-year waters. Attend an Early Bird Orientation event and New Student Orientation Day to learn all you need to know about being a first-year student. Attendance at these events is optional but highly recommended.

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Online orientation course

Complete the online New Student Orientation Course to discover tips and tricks to ease first-day anxieties. You’ll find an introduction to MacEwan’s online systems and tools and an overview of campus services and supports that will help you succeed in your studies.

You are automatically registered in this course in paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs, the university’s online learning platform.

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Early Bird Orientation

At this half-day event, we introduce you to life on campus and answer your questions about getting started. Tour campus, meet fellow students and learn about supports and services.

Take the rest of the day to get a head start on your to-do list while the campus is quiet—reserve a locker, pick up your student ID and avoid big lines at the bookstore.

Early Bird Orientations are offered several times throughout the summer. Choose the date and time that suits you best.

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Get a head start
Many of the tasks you need to complete as a first-year student can be done weeks (even months!) ahead of time. Start your to-do list early and enjoy a smooth start to your days as a university student.
Getting Started

New Student Orientation Day

Before the first day of classes each term, new students are invited to attend New Student Orientation Day. Planned activities take place throughout the morning, leaving you with the rest of the day to find your classrooms, pick up your ID card and U-Pass, buy books, ask questions and explore campus.

Some faculties and programs host afternoon sessions geared specifically toward their students. If your faculty or program offers a separate orientation session, you will receive an invitation by email.

Fall

September 3, 2024

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Centre Campus

The Fall New Student Orientation is a festival of activities filled with energy and excitement that you won’t want to miss. The day opens with a welcome address and includes an information and service fair, workshops, social media contests and prize draws.

Winter

January 3, 2025

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Centre Campus

At Winter New Student Orientation, you spend the morning touring campus and learning about the services and resources available to first-year students. In the afternoon, you can attend info sessions that focus more specifically on your areas of interest, or you can take care of your to-do list before classes start.