Join us for a free dinner in the dining hall and enjoy the opportunity to keep connecting with fellow new students! This event is free and open to both residence and commuter students.
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
Residence students have house meetings—why shouldn’t you? New commuter students, join us at your very own "house meeting" to get tips on winter driving, saving on gas, making friends while living off-campus, and more. Discover the ins and outs of commuting to Orillia!
Note: There's a super fun Commuter Social happening just before this. If you’re a commuter student, try to attend both events and kick off your Orientation on the right foot!
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
We warmly invite all commuter and international students to join the Commuter & International Student Social! Enjoy light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow students who share your experience, along with representatives from various campus departments.
This event will take place while Residence students are moving in, so it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people and get oriented at your own pace.
Note: Stick around after the social for our Commuter House Meeting. If you’re a commuter student, try to join us for both events and kick off your Orientation on the right foot!
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
Discover what Orillia has to offer at the Campus & Community Connections Fair! Meet local organizations and explore activities, programs, services, events, and resources to help you get connected on and off campus. Enjoy free local treats and exciting giveaways!
No registration required - just show up!
We invite ALL new students to our First ever Wolfie's Warmup (Including Barrie STEM Students). This will be a fun-filled day where you can show your Thunderwolf spirit, get to know other new students, play some interactive games, enjoy some snacks, and make signs before heading over to the soccer fields to support our athletes at our second annual home opener! This is a day you are not going to want to miss!
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
1:30pm to 3:00pm: meet your professors and check things off your to-do list
This day requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
Get spooky with a day of eerie games, wicked prizes, and ghostly encounters!
Make potions, play games, and participate in our various activities and get the chance to Trick or Treat for some free Outpost food!
Costumes encouraged!
BOOOOO!!!!
To kick off the first day of classes, we're serving up a FREE brunch for all new and returning students, staff, and faculty! Bring your appetite and let us officially welcome you to our beautiful campus community!
No registration required - just show up!
The inclusive, sex-positive game aims to break down stigmas surrounding sex and masturbation while offering sexual health prizes for winners.
This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have to our panel to hear from different perspectives from our panel made up of various staff members from different department areas, as well as selected upper-year students.
