Covid-19 Update: As Alexander College continues virtual learning for the health and safety of all students, Orientation will be moved from an in-person to an online format.

Pre-Orientation

By now you will have received the following items:

Orientation

The upcoming Virtual New Student Orientation is December 30th, 2020.

Get oriented at Alexander College by completing the following:

1. RSVP to the Virtual New Student Orientation
   All new students will be emailed an invitation letter around two weeks before the event. Please RSVP if you are able to attend. Orientation is not mandatory; however, it is highly beneficial to students and is recommended.

   RSVP to the New Student Orientation

   View the previous Fall 2020 Virtual New Student Orientation Video

2. Check out the New Student Orientation Schedule
   Take a peak at what exciting presentations you can expect to see at the event.

   View the Schedule

3. Download Zoom to your mobile or desktop device
   Prepare for Orientation by downloading the software in advance! Zoom is an important virtual software platform used by Alexander College for Orientation, class lectures, course assistance and much more.

   Follow this guide for downloading help

4. Complete the Feedback Survey after attending and win prizes!
   This quick 10-minute survey offers us great feedback on how we can improve the event for years to come. It also enters you into a chance to win a $200, $100 or $50 Amazon giftcard. Winners are chosen by a random draw and will be contacted through email.

   Note: You must be a first term Alexander College student to participate.

   The link to the survey will be posted closer to the event.

What to Expect

Our New Student Orientation will navigate you through free campus resources and services offered to all students. We understand that college is a transition for many students, so our Orientation is designed to start your first term off successfully.

You will be introduced to staff and faculty and learn where to turn should you have any questions. Instructors have also prepared multiple mini lectures, allowing you to get a quick look into what you could (and will!) be learning in your upcoming year.

New Student Orientation is held the first Thursday before each Fall, Winter and Spring Term; except for Summer Term.

Post-Orientation

Keep the excitement going with the Week of Welcome! This event is hosted by Student Life and is full of fun events to get you connected with other Alexander College students. The goal is to make friends and have fun outside of your classrooms.

The Week of Welcome runs January 4-8, 2021.

More information, including the schedule, for Week of Welcome can be found here: Schedule TBD.

Contact Us

For more information, or if you have missed the New Student Orientation, please contact the Student Services Department at studentservices@alexandercollege.ca with your questions.