Orientation and Welcome Events

General Orientation events - All new students welcomed

Check out the orientation sessions for all new students starting at Camosun in Summer 2023. These events are not mandatory but highly recommended:

• New Student Orientation: The Orientation and Transitions team hosts a half-day in-person orientation filled with information, fun activities, a campus tour, and opportunities to get familiar with Camosun. The same session takes place at the two campus locations on different days:
  • Campus Lansdowne Building: Wilna Thomas - Gathering Hall - April 25, 9:30am - 12 noon
  • Campus Interurban Building: Liz Ashton Campus Centre, room 124 - April 26, 9:30am - 12 noon

• Orientation Workshops: Dig deeper into specific topics in online sessions with Camosun students or specialists.
  • D2L experts answer your questions - April 25, 1-2pm - Online
  • College Survival Tips - Resources to help you study - April 25, 2:30-3:30pm - Online
  • More than just books – Ways to use your Library - April 26, 1:30-2pm - Online
  • Peer-to-peer: Two 4th-year students share bits of advice - April 26, 2:30-3pm - Online

Register for one or more general oriention sessions. 

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Specialized Orientation sessions

New International Student Orientation

International students are required to attend three online New International Student Orientations.

Indigenous Student Orientation

Indigenous students can contact Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections to connect with an Indigenous Advisor to get oriented to Camosun.

Specific School Orientation Sessions

Sometimes, your chosen program will host a specific orientation session. Stay tuned in your mailbox and on Camosun's events page.

Welcome Events - CamFest

CamFest is our way to welcome new and returning students to campus for the new term. During the event, friendly faces will be waiting for you at:

• Welcome booth - Get any information you need to set up your college life.
• Services Fair - Learn more about services available to students, and interact with staff behind them.
• Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) booth: Learn about clubs, collectives, and activities they offer during the semester. Also, grab food giveaways!