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Welcome to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾! Whether you’re new to post-secondary or just new to Douglas, we want to help make your transition as smooth as possible and ensure you’re set up for success before the first day of classes. Orientation is one of the best ways to get prepared for the upcoming semester. We have a wide variety of activities, events and services planned to help you feel prepared and confident for your first semester at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾.
We want everyone to be able to participate in the orientation. If you have questions about accessibility or accommodation requests, please contact studentlife@douglascollege.ca.
Orientation
Discover services and supports, how to access online classes, learn about events and activities as well as how to get involved in the College community.
![Two students using laptops and smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/card_landscape/public/images/student-life/ST%20ENGR%202017-068.jpg)
![Students chatting over lunch](/sites/default/files/styles/card_landscape/public/images/student-life/2019-02-01%2015.45.55_JWB7755-%C2%A9Jerald%20Walliser.jpg)
Orientation Workshops
![Three students in a classroom looking at an archaeological artifact](/sites/default/files/styles/card_landscape/public/images/student-life/ST%20EAES%202017-058.jpg)
Faculty-Specific New Student Orientation Sessions
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General New Student Orientation Sessions
One-on-One Support
Connect with a senior student for one-on-one support. The Kickstart program helps get your early questions answered and provides you support through your first semester for as long as you need it. For international students, the DCI Mentorship Program offers you support tailored to your unique experience as an international student.
![Three students talking and laughing](/sites/default/files/styles/card_landscape/public/images/student-life/2019-02-01%2016.14.23_JWB7800-%C2%A9Jerald%20Walliser.jpg)
Kickstart
![Four students working on a project](/sites/default/files/styles/card_landscape/public/images/student-life/2019-02-01%2016.13.36_JWB7798-%C2%A9Jerald%20Walliser.jpg)
Mentorship for International Students
Not interested in signing up for a mentorship program but still have questions? Connect with us via via email and send your questions to studentlife@douglascollege.ca; for international-specific questions, connect with мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ International.
Events and activities
Discover services and supports, how to access online classes, learn about events and activities as well as how to get involved in the College community.
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Welcome Week
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Campus Tour
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EDGE
New to Canada?
New international students, before you book your flight, check out these helpful tips and information before you pack your bags, including:
Parents and supporters
Are you a parent or supporter of a new мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ student? Find out more about мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and know what to expect for your student.