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". 

Academic Orientation Schedule (by program)

Find your program to learn when and where your academic orientation will be. Visit the full Academic Orientation schedule now.

Note: if the link above does not work for you, see the full schedule below.

McKeil School of Business, School of Creative Industries & General Studies

Business & Creative Studies

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
All times listed below are in EST.

Listed in alphabetical order

Business
Program NameTimeDeliveryAccess Details/Room
Advertising & Marketing Communications Management - 65212:00pm – 1:00pmIn-PersonFennell – i205
Business - Accounting – 316/35610:00am – 11:30amIn-PersonFennell – F118
Business Marketing - 319
Business (General) - 320
Business Administration - 632
Business Administration - Accounting - 364
Business Administration – Human Resources - 363
Business Administration - Marketing – 362/366
Insurance – 318/368
Game Design – 37412:00pm – 1:00pmIn-PersonFennell – F146
Graphic Design - 50810:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell - F133
Office Administration – General - 3809:30am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell – A125
Office Administration – Health Services - 335
Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate) – 385Orientation will be conducted during the first class

 

School of Engineering Technology & Aviation

Building & Construction Sciences

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Architectural Technician - 42010:00am  - 11:30am In-PersonFennell – C114
Architectural Technology - 531
Civil Engineering Technician - 421
Civil Engineering Technology - 534

 

Electrotechnology & Computer Engineering Technology

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Electrical Engineering Technology - 58211:30am – 1:00pmIn-PersonFennell – C116
Energy Systems Engineering Technology - 360 
Computer Engineering Technician – Mechatronic Systems – 563
Computer Engineering Technology – Mechatronic Systems – 562

 

Mechanical & NDE

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Mechanical Engineering Technology - 52912:00pm – 2:00pmIn-PersonFennell – E006

 

Chemical & Aviation

Monday, January 26, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures - 289

Monday, January 26, 2026

9:00am – 11:00am

In-PersonAirport Campus - Hangar
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance - 269
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Avionics - 299

 

Computer Science & Information Technology

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems - 44710:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell – i109
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems - 455
Computer Systems Technology - Network Admin & Cybersecurity - 585
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support - 548
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support - 558
Computer Systems Technology - Software Development - 559
Cyber Security Analytics (Graduate Certificate)- 55711:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – E004

 

Marshall School of Trades

Construction & Building Systems

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Construction Engineering Technician - 45110:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – A210
Construction Engineering Techniques - 4529:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonStoney Creek – A144
Construction Techniques - Plumbing - 58410:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – A142
Electrical Engineering Technician - Power - 403 10:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – D118
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques – 18011:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – C132
Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices - 48410:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – C120
Power Engineering Techniques – 48210:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonStoney Creek – C130

 

Industrial

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Manufacturing Eng. Technician - Automation (IMM) - 4139:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonStoney Creek – A120
Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication) - 57410:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonStoney Creek – C132

 

Motive Power

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Motive Power Fundamentals - 18711:00am – 1:00pmIn-PersonFennell – B105C
Motive Power Technician - Fennell - 446

 

School of Health

Allied Health

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Cardiovascular Technology - 7281:00pm – 3:00pmVirtual

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 286 591 432 676 9

Meeting Passcode: 24Vn3qw2

Massage Therapy - 469 12:00pm – 1:30pmIn-PersonFennell – E005

Pre-Health Sciences – 340

(Certificate & Diplomas)

1:00pm – 2:00pmVirtual

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Meeting ID: 235 274 544 679 8

Meeting Passcode: 7BV3Cc3f

Recreation Therapy – 35310:00am – 11:30am In-PersonEA205

 

Nursing

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room

Personal Support Worker – 110

(IAHS, Wentworth Heights, Tansley Woods)

10:00am – 1:00pmVirtual

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Meeting ID: 228 320 810 384 90

Meeting Passcode: R7wJ27oi

Practical Nursing - 71511:00am – 1:00pmVirtual

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 216 167 617 168 31

Meeting Passcode: bm27aE9D

Practical Nursing (PSW to PN) - 7589:00am – 10:30amVirtual

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Meeting ID: 265 720 775 527 3

Meeting Passcode: ag7za3Lj

 

School of Climate Action

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Biotechnology – Advanced - 67110:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – EA312
Biotechnology - 370
Environmental Technician - 453
     

 

School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Services

Community Programs & Services

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
General Arts & Science – EAP - 47810:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – A211

 

Community, Wellness & Public Safety

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

All times listed below are in EST.

ProgramTime DeliveryAccess Details/Room
Child & Youth Care (Worker) – 61210:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell – A119
Concurrent Disorders – 252 (Graduate Certificate)11:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – A121
Early Childhood Education - 21310:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell – A222
Health, Wellness & Fitness - 26810:00am – 11:00amIn-PersonFennell – C134
Paralegal - 28511:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – C230
Police Foundations – 218/25811:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – C233
Protection, Security and Investigation – 293
Social Service Worker – 21511:00am – 12:00pmIn-PersonFennell – A222

 

 

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!

  • Find Mo (campus wide scavenger hunt)
  • Tote Bag decorating
  • 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. 6FennellLibrary Drop-InNew and Returning students can visit to Check in & Check out the Library! Meet staff and learn about the resources available to you by participating in a quick activity and for some swag!10:00am - 2:00pmH101
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

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Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #2)

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #3)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Tues. Jan. 6Fennell

Orientation Sessions (Block #4)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

(click the title to register)

Tues. Jan. 6Stoney CreekOrientation Session1:00pm - 2:00pmC118
January 6 - 23FennellCareer Kickstart Drop-In HourConnect with a career advisor for personalized guidance on your career goals, job search strategies, and planning your next steps. Ask about summer job opportunities!12:30pm - 1:30pmJ137D
Jan. 6, 13, 20Stoney CreekCareer Kickstart Drop-In HourConnect with a career advisor for personalized guidance on your career goals, job search strategies, and planning your next steps. Ask about summer job opportunities!12:30pm - 1:30pmA113
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 Session

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3:00pm - 4:00pmF114
Wed. Jan. 7Virtual ( ALL Campuses)Orientation Session

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4:00pm - 5:00pmOnline
Thurs. Jan. 8FennellOrientation Session

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4:00pm - 5:00pmF114
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)
Tues. Jan. 13IAHSOrientation Session

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11:00am - 1:00pmLounge (main floor)
Tues. Jan. 13IAHSLibrary Drop-InNew and Returning students can visit to Check in & Check out the Library! Meet staff and learn about the resources available to you by participating in a quick activity and for some swag!10:00am - 2:00pm104
Tues. Jan. 13Stoney CreekMSA Fest

Sports Simulator Challenge

Learn more here

10:00am - 2:00pmCafeteria
Wed. Jan. 14FennellMSA Fest

Indoor Roller Skating - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Paint Your Own Adventure - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn more here

The Arnie

Thurs. Jan. 15FennellMSA Fest

Indoor Roller-skating

Learn more here

11:00am - 5:00pmThe Arnie
Thurs. Jan. 15FennellMSA

The Cellar’s Welcome Back Bash

Learn more here

4:00pm - 8:00pmThe Cellar
Thurs. Jan. 15IAHS MSA

Photo Booth Donuts

Learn more here

11:00am - 3:00pmLobby
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

 

Want a reminder for the session? Fill out this form: Green Team Virtual Session (Jan 2026) Reminder!

12:30pm - 1:00pmVirtual