Winter 2026 Orientation Events

Check back on or after December 15th to see the full Winter Orientation schedule

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.  

Winter 2026 Orientation Day

  • Meet other first-year students
  • Explore campus and find your classrooms early
  • Learn about free resources available to you
  • Connect with Student Life, Social Inc., and other areas at the Student Services Fair
  • Enjoy fun activities like Finding Mo (a campus-wide scavenger hunt), mix & mingles, games, and more

Need help navigating campus? Access the campus maps.

If you require any accommodations for Orientation Day, please email student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Welcome%20Week%20Accommodations) (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).

Also be sure to check out the Orientation website for even more resources.

Orientation Days

Orientation DayAcademic Orientation, fun in-person activities, games and prizes and more! (new students)Starting on January 6, 2026 (Fennell & Stoney Creek, IAHS)
Welcome ActivitiesFun in-person activities, games, prizes and more! (new and returning students)January 6 & 7 (Fennell & Stoney Creek) January 13 (IAHS)

 

Orientation Day (January 6)

Academic Orientation is your opportunity to meet your faculty and learn more about your program and the career path ahead of you. Most Academic Orientations will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. . Be sure to check your Mohawk College email and review your timetable for details. 

Check to see when your Academic Orientation is scheduled or check the schedule below. 

Orientation Day activities include: a Service Fair, Scavenger Hunt, Photo booth, and more. Check out the full orientation schedule below to see when and where activities are happening at your campus.

“Academic Integrity” is a code of conduct that demonstrates commitment to six core values, described by the International Centre for Academic Integrity as: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage; and associated behaviours of approaching all academic work ethically and honestly, holding self and others accountable to these values, creating one’s own work and crediting or citing the work of others as appropriate and abiding by the responsibilities, duties, and guidelines as described in this policy.

Take some time to review Mohawk College's learning module "A Culture of Integrity". 

Choose activities to attend throughout Orientation (January 6 - 16)

Attend as many sessions that interest you! ALL students from any campus are welcome to join any of the sessions below. 

DATECampusACTIVITYDESCRIPTIONTIMELOCATION
Jan. 5 - 9 Fennell & Stoney CreekCampus Store SaleALL WEEK - 15% off all clothing and giftware *some exceptions apply8am - 4pm

Fennell - C104

Stoney Creek - A124

Mon. Jan. 5FennellNew International Students Orientation

Don’t miss your chance to attend and win many Mohawk prizes. You’ll get to meet other new international students just like you and learn about how Mohawk is there to help you in every step of your journey. 

Register Now!

2:00pm - 4:00pmEA006
Tues. Jan. 6FennellOrientation Activities

Join the fun and win some prizes!

  • Find Mo (Campus wide scavenger hunt)
  • Photo Booth stations
  • Mosaic Tiles (customize your tile to be added to the wall for your graduating year)
  • Wishing Tree
  • Doodle Challenge
  • Giant Games
10:00am - 3:00pmC-Wing Atrium (hallway)
Tues. Jan. 6Stoney CreekOrientation Activities

Join the fun and win some prizes!

  • Photo Booth station
  • Find Mo (campus wide scavenger hunt)
  • Games
10:00am - 12:00pmLobby
Tues. Jan. 6FennellStudent Services FairDrop by to to meet some of Mohawk's Student Services staff and hear how they are working to support you. 11:00am - 2:00pmC-Wing Atrium (hallway)
Tues. Jan. 6Stoney CreekStudent Services FairDrop by to to meet some of Mohawk's Student Services staff and hear how they are working to support you. 10:00am - 12:00pmA105 (Awareness Theatre)
Tues. Jan. 6FennellIndigenous Student OrientationDrop-in to meet the Indigenous Student Services team and learn more about services and programs available to you. 10:00am - 2:00pmA114
Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #1)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #2)

12:00pm - 1:00pm

(click the title to register)

Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #3)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

  • Mix & Mingle for Newcomers to Hamilton (1:00pm - 2:00pm) - Starbuck's Lounge
  • Tips & Tricks for Balancing Life as a Student (1:00pm - 2:00pm) - Room C121
  • Get to Know Us: Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) (1:00pm - 2:00pm) - Room C123

(click the title to register)

Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #4)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

(click the title to register)

Tues. Jan. 6Stoney CreekOrientation Sessions
  • Get to know Student Life (drop-in)
12:00pm - 2:00pmC118
Wed. Jan. 7FennellOrientation Activities

Join the fun and win some prizes!

  • Find Mo (Campus wide scavenger hunt)
  • Wishing Tree
  • Doodle Challenge
  • Giant Games
  • Student Services Fair
10:00am - 2:00pmC-Wing Atrium (hallway)
Wed. Jan. 7FennellOrientation Sessions
  • Get to Know Us: Student & Graduate Employment (3:00pm - 4:00pm) - Room F114
  • Queer Student Mix & Mingle (4:00pm - 5:00pm) - Room F114
Wed. Jan. 7Virtual ( ALL Campuses)Orientation Session
  • Get to Know Us: Black & Racialized Student Success and Social Inc. 
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

Tues. Jan. 13IAHSOrientation Activities

Join the fun and win some prizes!

  • Learn & Connect (Campus wide scavenger hunt)
  • Photo Booth station
  • Wishing Tree
  • Giant Games
  • Student Services Fair
10:00am - 2:00pmLobby & Lounge (main floor)
Fri. Jan. 16Virtual (ALL Campuses)Join the Green Team

Curious about sustainability? Want to make a difference on campus? Join our Virtual Green Team Info Session to learn how you can help make Mohawk greener, explore sustainability topics, and connect with eco-minded peers!


Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 271 584 533 529 28
Passcode: iA7Yb6io

12:30pm - 1:00pmVirtual