Jan 3: Academic Orientation (Group 2)

Academic Orientation is a full-day experience. From check-in to your last activity, you can build connections in the Georgian College community. Through participating in Academic Orientation, you can learn about your program in detail, make friends within your program, and connect with student services needed to have a successful first-year experience.
*Please note*

Academic Orientation timings are for specific programs. Before going through the agenda, ensure you are on the correct Eventbrite page. Kindly scroll to the program section to confirm your program is listed.

Afternoon:

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Check-in and Drop-in activities (C building, Theatre)

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Location TBC)

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Welcome session (C building, Theatre)

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Transition to Breakout rooms

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Program breakout (For students) (Various rooms)

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parent & Supporter programming (C building, Theatre)

Drop-In Activities

• Throughout campus

Design, Visual Arts & Computer Studies

• Art & Design Fundamentals (AADF)
• Artificial Intelligence (AIDI)
• Big Data Analytics (BDAT)
• Computer Programming and Analysis (CMPA)
• Computer Programming (CMPG)
• Computer Systems Technician - Networking (CSTN)
• Cybersecurity (CYBE)
• Hairstyling (HAIR)
• Kitchen and Bath Design (KBDE)
• Mobile Application Development (MDEV)
• Project Management (PRJM)
• Research Analyst (RAPP)

• Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses - Complex Care (CCNI)
• Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) (DNAS)
• Esthetician Spa Management (ESPA)
• Gerontology and Palliative Care - Interprofessional Practice (GPCN)
• Massage Therapy (MASG)
• Occ Thr Asst and Phys Thr Asst (OPTA)
• Opticianry (OPTI)
• Ph*rm*cy Technician (PHRM)
• Practical Nursing (2.5 yr Diploma)(PNRS)
• Personal Support Worker (PSWR)

Event Venue

1 Georgian Dr Bldg C, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, Canada