Orientation

Winter Orientation 2024 - January 8, 2024

Orientation is the doorway into your Ambrose experience. Come learn all you need to be a student at Ambrose, meet your professors and classmates, and enter into the community. This will be an informative, engaging, and interactive one day event where you can begin to imagine all that is possible during your time at Ambrose.

Undergraduate And Seminary Orientation

• 9:30 am - 9:45 am: Registration and Coffee time 
• 9:45 am - 10:45 am:  The Basics you need to know
  • Hear from current students, learn how to get Wi-Fi, use the library, and so much more
• 10:45 am - 11:15 am: Student and Community Resources 
  • Tutoring services, counselling, security on campus, and how to get connected into the community  
• 11:15 am - 12:00 pm: Campus Tour 
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch with Faculty 

International Student Orientation

Orientation is mandatory for all international students. We recognize that the transition to Canada can be challenging, so orientation is here to help you start your Ambrose journey well. See the schedule below for the topics covered during the international session. You must ALSO attend the morning orientation. We require that when you book your flights, you plan to arrive by the date above. Please do not book your flight before you pay your deposit. Once your flight is booked, please confirm the dates and times with your enrolment advisor. Please note that we do not do airport pickups.  

Schedule

• 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm: Supper
• 6:00 - 6:25 pm: Welcome and get to know students
  • 6:00 pm - 6:05 pm: Welcome video and general welcome
  • 6:05 pm - 6:15 pm: Introduction of Students
  • 6:15 pm - 6:25 pm: Canadian Facts Kahoot
• 6:25 pm - 7:00 pm: Learning Canadian culture/values, transition issues and student panel
  • 6:25 pm - 6:32 pm: Videos about Canada
  • 6:32 pm - 6:42 pm: Student Panel
  • 6:42 pm - 7:00 pm: Canadian Culture and Values
• 7:00 pm - 7:10 pm: Break
• 7:10 pm - 8:10 pm: Key information for being an international student
  • 7:10 pm - 7:20 pm: Wellness
  • 7:20 pm - 7:30 pm: Financial Aid
  • 7:30 pm - 8:10 pm: SIN, Banking, Study Permits, Etc.