Day One

Day One Orientation is Friday, January 5, 2024.

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. Join us on-campus to:

  • Meet fellow first-semester students
  • Enjoy fun activities courtesy of MoCrew Student Leaders across campus
  • Take a self-guided tour during our Doors Open Mohawk College to see what services and supports the college has to offer you
  • Complete your campus chore checklist
  • Attend a College Welcome

Need help navigating campus? Access the campus maps.

Parking will be free for all attendees on Friday, January 5th at Fennell and Stoney Creek campuses and we encourage folks to bring a reusable water bottle to refill during the day at our campus refill stations.

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).

 

Fennell Campus Schedule - January 5

College Welcome - You are invited to attend one of two sessions. Hear from Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie and other faculty and staff. Meet senior student leaders and participate in welcome activities and win prizes. 

10:30am - 11:30am OR 1:30pm - 2:30pm | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre 

Academic Orientation - Program & Career Launch is your opportunity to meet your faculty and learn more about your program and the career path ahead of you. Most Program & Career Launches will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 and will be either virtual or in-person. Search your program to find when your academic orientation is. 

IAHS (McMaster) Campus Schedule - January 5 and 9

Meet & Greet (Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024) - Drop in to meet your faculty, staff and student leaders. Ask your questions, participate in welcome activities and win prizes.  12:00pm - 1:30pm | The Gathering Place (lounge main floor)

Academic Orientation - Program & Career Launch is your opportunity to meet your faculty and learn more about your program and the career path ahead of you. Most Program & Career Launches will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 and will be either virtual or in-person. Search your program to find when your academic orientation is.

Stoney Creek Campus Schedule - January 5

Meet & Greet - Drop in to meet your faculty, staff and student leaders. Ask your questions, participate in welcome activities and win prizes.  12:00pm - 1:30pm | Awareness Theatre   

Academic Orientation - Program & Career Launch is your opportunity to meet your faculty and learn more about your program and the career path ahead of you. Most Program & Career Launches will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 and will be either virtual or in-person. Search your program to find when your academic orientation is. 

Pre-Orientation Week Schedule - January  3rd & 4th (All Campuses)

Wed. Jan. 3 (Virtual Workshops)Thurs. Jan. 4 (In-Person)
Welcome to Canada - International Student Event - 11:30am - 1:30pm - Fennell Campus, Room J137
 

First Year Experience (FYE) Meet and Greet and Q&A 

9am - 2pm

Stoney Creek - A210

Resume Writing Workshop (Virtual)

10am - 11am

Join Workshop

Resume Writing (In-Person)

10am- 11am

Fennell - EA006

Digital Skills Workshop (Virtual)

11am - 12pm

Join Workshop

Digital Skills Workshop (In-Person)

11am - 12pm

Fennell - EA105

Get to Know Us: Student & Graduate Employment (Virtual)

12pm - 12:45pm

Join Workshop

Get to Know Us: Student & Graduate Employment (In-Person)

12pm - 12:45pm

Fennell - EA006

MoMoney Workshop - OSAP & Awards Q&A (Virtual)

1pm - 2pm

Join Workshop

MoMoney Workshop - OSAP & Awards Q&A (In-Person)

1pm - 2pm

Fennell - EA015

Finding a Part-Time Job (Job Search Workshop) (Virtual)

3pm - 4pm

Join Workshop

Resume Writing 

2pm - 3pm

Stoney Creek - A209

First Year Experience (FYE) Q&A (Virtual)

4pm - 5pm

 

Interview Preparation (In-Person)

3pm - 4pm

Fennell (EA006)

 

First Year Experience (FYE) Q&A Social Event (In-Person)

4pm - 5:30pm

Fennell EA011

Welcome Back Celebration - January 8 - 12 (All Campuses)

Check out the schedule of events at each campus happening all week! Check back as more events are added. 

 

Monday, January 8, 2024
Student Service AreaLocationTimeActivity
Social Inc. Fennell - F1148:30am - 4:30pmTea & Cookies With the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Office. Join us to learn about Student Rights, Leadership, & Eliminating Student Barriers
ResidenceFennell - Residence BuildingEveningsResidence Students, check your Residence Life Calendar to join on Monday and Tuesday in the common space
Student LifeFennell - MCACES Learning Link (C-wing Atrium)10am - 2pmPopcorn, cotton candy and giveaways
Mohawk Students' Association (MSA)Stoney Creek - Cafeteria8:30am - 4:30pmGame On - Take a break at the video game stations set up on from January 8th - 19th 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Student Service AreaLocationTimeActivity
Meet & Greet (IAHS)IAHS Campus - The Gathering Place (main floor lounge)12pm - 1:30pmDrop in to meet your faculty, staff and student leaders. Ask your questions, participate in welcome activities and win prizes. 
Social Inc.Fennell - F1149am - 4pmDrop by Social Inc to learn about your student rights and student policies
Health & Wellness CentreStoney Creek - Cafeteria11:30am - 1pmJoin us to play Mario Kart DUI
ResidenceFennell - Residence BuildingEveningsResidence Students, check your Residence Life Calendar to join on Monday and Tuesday in the common space
Student LifeFennell - R20310am - 2pmStudent Life Open House - Learn how you can get involved on and off campus and pick up some Mohawk swag 
AthleticsFennell - DBARC11am - 1pmStop by the Athletics Front desk to learn how you can access the gym and recreation activities. Get help sign up for your free membership. Free t-shirt giveaways and prizes
Academic IntegrityIAHS - Lobby12pm - 1:30pmVisit the Academic Integrity team to learn more about student support and resources. Play our academic integrity trivia game to win great prizes. 
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Student Service AreaLocationTimeActivity
Academic Integrity   
Social Inc. Fennell - F11411am - 1pmDrop by Social Inc for the Black & Racialized Students Session – Snacks provided
Athletics Fennell - DBARC11am - 1pmStop by the Athletics Front desk to learn how you can access the gym and recreation activities. Get help sign up for your free membership. Free t-shirt giveaways and prizes
Health & Wellness CentreFennell - C10911am - 1pmDemystify talk therapy, stop by the Health & Wellness Centre, and have your questions answered about counselling services at Mohawk. Plus, learn more about other services, wellness programs, and events being offered by the Health  & Wellness Centre this semester!
Health & Wellness CentreFennell - C10912pm - 2pmTrivia - Come to the Health & Wellness Centre and learn more about all the services available to you. Discover that you are not alone in your academic journey. We are here to help you succeed. Be part of our trivia Wednesday and learn more about where to find us and how to take care of yourself. 
International EducationJ13711:30am - 1pmInternational Students Welcome Learn about the services and resources available to you as an international student. The Language and Culture Centre team together with International Student Services, Career Services, MSA, Counselling, Social Inc, Peer tutoring, MoMoney, Student Life, and Library Services will be available to answer your questions.
Library

Fennell - H-Wing

Stoney Creek - A122

IAHS

12pm - 1pmStop by the Library at your campus to play some fun trivia and win great prizes!
Mohawk Students' Association (MSA)Fennell - The Arnie10am - 4pmMSA Snowcial - FREE indoor ice skating rink with free skate rentals. On ice activities throughout the day
•    Maple taffy on snow, fire pits, and LED swings on the Mitchell Terrace 
•    Therapy dog, Mo the Hawk
Student LifeFennell Campus11am - 1pmLook for our MoCrew Leaders wearing red t-shirts in the halls giving out fun treats! 
Student LifeIAHS Campus  - 1129am - 4pmDrop by IAHS Student Life team.  Join us for a hot chocolate, win some Student Life swag, and learn about our community building events and activities at IAHS.  Find out about Student Life involvement opportunities across campuses, including volunteer opportunities on and off campus, leadership development events, and the value of the co-curricular record at Mohawk College.  We look forward to meeting you!
SustainabilityFennell Campus - C-Wing On the Go Cafeteria11am - 1pmMohawk Sustainability will be hosting an informational trivia booth. Stop by to play trivia, win prizes and learn about getting involved in sustainability initiatives on campus and get to see our Green Team in action at the Centralized Waste Bins!
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Student Service AreaLocationTimeActivity
Health & Wellness CentreIAHS  Watch for the Health & Wellness staff around campus with giveaways
Mohawk Students' Association (MSA)IAHS - 4th Floor (401)11am - 1pmHoppy Hour 
•    Make your own study buddy with our stuff-a-teddy activity
•    Visit with small furry friends from Hands On Exotics 
Student LifeFennell Campus11am - 1pmLook for our MoCrew Leaders wearing red t-shirts in the halls giving out fun treats! S
SustainabilityStoney Creek - Lobby Mohawk Sustainability will be hosting an informational trivia booth in the main lobby on Thursday January 11th from 11am – 1pm. Stop by to play trivia, win prizes and learn about the waste initiatives on campus
Student LifeFennell Campus - McIntyre Performing Arts Centre5pm - 8:30pmMoCrew Movie Night 
Friday, January 12, 2024
Student Service AreaLocationTimeActivity
Student Life

Fennell - R203

IAHS - Student Lounge

Stoney Creek - C118

 Access Pantry Kick Off - Stop by to get your free food bag (while supplies last)

 

 

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