Orientation

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Welcome, new students. We are so excited for you to join us! Fall Orientation is now over.

Orientation takes place in September, January and May for each intake. The next Orientation Day will take place on Tuesday, September 2 for our Fall starts. Online Pre-Orientation events usually begin in end of July. Please check back soon for more information!

First year students kick off their first school year with a month of orientation events, including Orientation Day. Orientation is the ultimate opportunity to provide you with a warm welcome, and to ease you into college life. The most important thing will be to attend your Program Information Session on Orientation Day. This is your chance to connect with your program coordinators and instructors. Your professors are excited to welcome you to NC!

Important Tips

You can pick your student ID card up on campus 1 business day after submitting your photo online. Visit the ID Cards page to learn more.

Visit the Important Dates page for important dates and deadlines for this academic term.

Are you an English for Academic Prep (EAP) Student?

Register for EAP Orientation

Are you an International Post Secondary Student?

Learn More About International Orientation

Orientation Schedule

Check the schedules below to explore the types of activities planned during Orientation.

Pre-Orientation
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Get Ready

Before classes start, you will be able to take part in free online Pre-Orientation sessions. You’ll learn about the services NC has to offer. Pre-Orientation happens in July and August.

KickSTART Session
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Get Set

Want to skip the lines on Orientation Day? Stop by KickSTART and check off important ‘to dos’, like campus tour or picking up your ID card. KickSTART takes place from August 18th to 29th.

Orientation Day
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Welcome to NC

Orientation Day is when most Program Information Sessions take place. You’ll learn everything you need to know about your program, courses and what to expect for the entire term. Orientation Day is on September 2nd.

Social Events
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Experience NC Life

Dive into NC social events during the month of September and meet your fellow students! We schedule lots of fun activities like group trips, free food, and more!

Get Ready to Succeed

Not sure where to start as a new NC student? Explore the links below to get ready for your first term!

Questions?

Contact Marilia Welter, Student Experience Coordinator, by email at [email protected] and she will be happy to assist you!

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