(OR) The First Howl Orientation Day

Event Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Various Locations, Orillia Campus
Event Contact Name: 
Madison Larochelle
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2118
Event Contact E-mail: 

We invite ALL new students to join us for The First Howl: Orientation Day! This fun-filled day is all about showing your Thunderwolf spirit, connecting with fellow new students, meeting your future professors, getting a few important tasks checked off your to-do list, and having fun. You won’t want to miss it! Participating in Orientation Day also gives you the chance to earn ballots toward our grand prize draws, and yes—lunch is FREE for all students!

Schedule of the Day

  • 10:00am to 12:30pm: Kick things off with an official welcome in the lecture theatre, followed by team breakouts where you'll compete in fun challenges.

  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Free Lunch 

  • 1:45pm to 4:30pm: Meet your professors and check things off your to-do list

  • 5:30pm: Backyard Bash—an epic evening of inflatables, games, food, a DJ, and fun!

This day requires registration — don’t forget to register below!