Congratulations on starting your journey at Mohawk College! We are so excited to welcome you at Orientation to set you up for the semester ahead.
Orientation Day is Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (Fennell & Stoney Creek Campuses)
- Meet fellow first-semester students
- Enjoy fun activities courtesy of MoCrew Student Leaders
- Complete your campus chore checklist
- Win prizes and collect free swag
Please note that the IAHS (McMaster) Campus will host Orientation Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. See below for Orientation Day scheduled events and activities at your campus!
Need help navigating campus? Access the campus maps.
If you require any accommodations for Day One, please email student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Welcome%20Week%20Accommodations) (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).
Pre-Orientation Workshops (Thurs. Aug. 29 & Fri. Aug. 30, 2024)
Thurs. August 29, 2024 Virtual Workshops | Fri. August 30, 2024 In-Person Workshops |
First Year Experience (FYE) - Q&A 10:30 am - 11:30 am | International Student Orientation 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Fennell Campus - McIntyre Performing Arts Centre |
MoMoney Workshop - OSAP & Awards 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | MoMoney Workshop - OSAP & Awards 10 am - 11 am Fennell Campus - Room EA015 |
Digital Skills Workshop - MyCanvas, MyMohawk & more! 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Digital Skills Workshop - MyCanvas, MyMohawk & more! 11 am - 12 pm Fennell Campus - Room EA105 |
Get to Know Us: Student & Graduate Employment 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Get to Know Us: Student & Graduate Employment 12 pm - 12:45 pm Fennell Campus - Room EA006 |
Jumpstart Your CCR (Co-Curricular Record) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Get Financially Lit with MoMoney 1 pm - 2 pm Fennell Campus - Room EA105 |
International Students' Workshop: Applying for a SIN Card/ID 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | 3 pm - 4 pm Fennell Campus - Room EA006 |
Resume Writing Workshop 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | First Year Experience (FYE) - Q&A and Social 4 pm - 5:30 pm Fennell Campus - Room EA011 |
Interview Preparation Workshop 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | |
Fennell Campus (Tues. Sept. 3, 2024)
- Academic Orientation: Search your program to find out when your Academic Orientation is taking place
- MoCrew Hub Activities: 10 am - 4 pm - C-Wing Hallway – Ask questions and enjoy fun activities courtesy of student MoCrew Student Leaders.
- Doors Open Mohawk College: Take a self-guided tour and explore other activities happening on campus between 10 am - 4 pm. Pick up your Orientation Passport from the MoCrew Hub (C-Wing Hallway) and participate in the Doors Open Challenge to win a prize!
- College Welcome: Attend one of two official welcomes in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am OR 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Stoney Creek Campus (Tues. Sept. 3, 2024)
- Academic Orientation: Search your program to find out when your Academic Orientation is taking place
- MoCrew Hub: Ask questions and get help with wayfinding from current student leaders - 10 am – 3:30 pm in the Lobby
- Doors Open Mohawk College: Take a self-guided tour and explore other activities happening on campus between 10 am - 4 pm. Pick up your Orientation Passport from the MoCrew Hub (Lobby) and participate in the Doors Open Challenge to win a prize!
- Meet & Greet: Drop-in to meet staff and faculty to welcome you to the college – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm - Awareness Theatre
- Cafeteria (Courtesy of the Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) - 10 am - 1 pm
Activities: Giant Bear Pong, Kick Shot (giant billiards), free food, make your own tote bags + get a scratch card + photo op
IAHS (McMaster) Campus Schedule (Tues. Sept. 3 & 10, 2024)
Academic Orientation will take place on Tues. September 3, 2024 either in-person or virtually. Search your program to find out when your Academic Orientation is taking place
Orientation Day is on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in person. Join us on campus to:
- MoCrew Hub: Ask questions and get help with wayfinding from current student leaders – 10 am – 1:30 pm - Lobby
- Meet & Greet: Drop-in to meet staff and faculty to welcome you to the college - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - The Gathering Place Lounge
Other Campuses Schedule
| Campus | Details |
Aviation Orientation Airport Campus | Fri. Sept. 6 11 am - 1 pm |
Orientation Activities (September 4 - 13, 2024) - All students welcome
| Department | Location | Activity |
| Accessible Learning Services (ALS) | Fennell A105 Stoney Creek C104 | Drop-in to participate in a fun activity...hear a word (a new word will be posted throughout the week of Sept. 3 - 13) and write the first thing that comes to mind, post it one on the wall with the others and receive a prize for coming in and participating. |
| Athletics & Recreation | Fennell DBARC Stoney Creek A125 | Come out to support the Mountaineers! Sept. 4 – Mohawk Softball vs. Durham College – 11AM at Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 1 |
| Student Life | Fennell - MoCrew Hub (C-Wing Hallway) | Sept. 4 - 6 Stop by the MoCrew Hub (C-Wing Hallway) to play games, win prizes and enjoy some free giveaways and snacks! |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | Fennell - The Arnie (G-Wing) | Wed., September 4 10 am - 4 pm Activities: • speed friending in the flex space • bring your new friends to play mini golf and virtual golf games in the Arnie • enjoy mini pancakes in the morning from Always Pancakes and ChungChuns Korean rice dogs in the afternoon • chances to win prizes Make your own tote bags + get a scratch card + photo op |
| Sustainability | Fennell Campus (C-Wing Hallway) | Wed. Sept. 4 - Visit Sustainability in the MCACES Learning Link (C-wing) to learn why and how you can get involved with Mohawk Sustainability. Spin to win a cool prize! |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | Airport Campus | Friday, September 6 11 am - 1 pm Location: Cafeteria Activities: • paper airplane contest • vacation dress up contest • sign the globe • “in flight snacks” Make your own tote bags + get a scratch card + photo op |
| International Student Services | Fennell J137 | Sept. 3 - 7 - Stop in to meet the friendly staff who can provide you with information about supports, stay for games and snacks! International Student Welcome - Wed. Sept. 11 - EA Wing 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Hamilton Welcomes the World Event - Sat. Sept. 14 (check back for link to register) |
| Security Services | Fennell C103 | Stop by the Security Information table to learn more about their services, and be entered for a chance to win a $500 One Card!! Sept. 3 & 4- 10 am - 1 pm - Lobby outside of the theatre (C-wing) Sept. 5 & 6 - 10 am - 1 pm - C-Wing Atrium Hallway |
| Security Services | Stoney Creek Main Lobby | Stop by the Security Information table to learn more about their services, and be entered for a chance to win a $500 One Card!! Sept. 3 & 4- 10 am - 1 pm - Main Lobby |
| Learning Support Centre | Fennell C122 | Mo'Tutoring Event - Thurs. Sept. 5th - 12 pm - 2 pm Visit us to create a free tutoring account, learn about academic supports, meet our tutors and get some popcorn www.mohawkcollege.ca/learning-support-centre Tutoring Accounts - https://mohawk2.mywconline.com/ |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | IAHS Campus (112) | Mon. Sept. 9 - 11 am - 2 pm - IAHS Field (Outdoor) Activities: Make your own tote bags + get a scratch card + photo op |
| The Health & Wellness Centre | Fennell C109 | Wed. Sept. 11 - 11 am - 3 pm -Join us for a quick game of trivia and learn about the numerous services available at the HWC. From counselling, vaccinations, pre-placement requirements to mental health support and peer health education - the HWC has everything you need to help you succeed throughout your post-secondary journey! |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | IAHS (112) & Stoney Creek (A125) | Thurs. September 19th Monthly Birthday Giveaways: |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | Fennell Campus G-Wing | Thurs. September 12th If its your birthday month stop by our table to pick up a free birthday treat (while supplies last) |
| Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) | Fennell Campus The Cellar (G-Wing lower level) | The Cellar Launch Week (Sept 9-13) – The Cellar will have a variety of drink/food specials as well as some prize-driven activations for those who visit The Cellar during the launch week. There will be some in-person activations with interactive activities, as well as the official Pub Night Kick-off Event on Thursday, Sept 12. The Cellar will offer consistent weekly operating hours starting on Tuesday, Sept 3. |
| Sustainability | IAHS (Lobby | Tues. Sept. 10 - Visit Sustainability in the Lobby to learn why and how you can get involved with Mohawk Sustainability. Spin to win a cool prize! |
Also be sure to check out the Orientation website for even more resources.