We understand that the first few weeks of a student’s life at university can be exciting yet challenging for our International Students. To help ease this transition we have designed an International Student Orientation Program to help you get off on the right foot.

All students are encouraged to participate in all activities taking place from Saturday, January 5th, 2019 to Sunday, January 6th, 2019. EVERY event on this schedule is FREE! Why wait? Make new friends TODAY!

All students registered in the International Student Orientation Program will be permitted to move into Residence on Thursday, January 4th. Students registered for Homestay, contact [email protected] for your move-in date.

Register by Tuesday, December 17th to take part in these events.

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

* Please note that the schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Register Now.

THURSDAY – January 3rd

• AIRPORT PICK-UP +  RESIDENCE MOVE-IN

FRIDAY – January 4th

• AIRPORT PICK-UP + RESIDENCE MOVE-IN

SATURDAY – January 5th

8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

• ISOP REGISTRATION in the Algoma University SPEAKEASY

Please enter the building through Door A. There will be signs and volunteers to direct you.

9 a.m. – 10:50 a.m

• WELCOME BREAKFAST in NW200

SESSIONS:

• ALGOMA U WELCOME with President Asima Vezina
• HEALTH INSURANCE with Eunjung Riauka
• STUDENT VIP with the Algoma U Student Union

BREAK 10:50 – 11a.m.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• STUDY CULTURE with Raquel Lehto in NW200 (45min)

12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

• LUNCH in Speakeasy

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.  

• IMMIGRATION SAFETY with Mark Allard in NW200

BREAK 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

• ACADEMIC ORIENTATION with Darren Vaughan and Mark Allard in NW 200

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• CAMPUS SAFETY with Darren Vaughan and Mark Allard in NW 200

3:30 p.m. –  5 p.m.

• SCAVENGER HUNT

5: 00 p.m – 7:30 p.m.

• CANADA, EH! Welcome Party!

Come and enjoy a fun evening to celebrate your arrival to Canada!

SUNDAY – January 6th

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• ESL PLACEMENT TEST with Hanna Lin in NW 205

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• BRUNCH at the SPEAKEASY

SESSION:

• CANADIAN WINTERS 101 in NW200

BREAK 12 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

• Q & A with ALGOMA U INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Listen to Algoma University students talk about their personal experiences, challenges and how they overcame them!

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

• MONEY SMART with the Sault Ste. Marie Credit Counselling Service in NW 200

1:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• CITY BUS TOUR AND SHOPPING DOWNTOWN  NW200, Downtown Sault Ste. Marie!
  • Bus Coaching,
  • FROST WEEK Schedule
  • Q + A
• BUS ARRIVES AT ALGOMA FOR 3PM, be ready to go Downtown for 2:45pm!
• Order your own dinner at the Station Mall!

Shop for groceries, school supplies, or winter clothing. Ask Algoma Reps for help if you need it! Find AU staff members at the Station Mall! We are here to help you!