Get ready for the new academic year! Student orientations help you get familar with the space, resources, and support available to you at Booth University College.
Welcome Week
Celebrate the start of your academic year each fall with Welcome Week.
In the first week of September, our Student Council hosts events to welcome students and celebrate a new year together. Participating in Welcome Week is a great way to begin friendships that will last throughout your time at Booth UC.
Welcome Week activities may include events such as:
- Welcome Week Block Party: Meet friends and neighbours, classmates and instructors. Everyone is welcome to enjoy food and games at this kick-off event.
- Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy a breakfast treat, complete with your favourite toppings, compliments of Student Council.
- Games, movies, scavenger hunts, and more
For more information contact Student Services.
New Student Orientation
Completing the Booth 100 New Student Orientation course and the Booth 101 Library Orientation course is mandatory for all new students. You're automatically enrolled in these courses at the start of your first term at Booth UC. The courses are free of charge. They'll appear in your Populi Information System along with the other courses you're registered for. You're required to complete the Orientation courses before the end of the first month of their first term.
A Campus Orientation is also offered for all new students at Booth UC, so please plan to attend! During the Campus Orientation you will:
- Pick up your building access security fob
- Pick up your Student ID card (must be ordered in advance)
- Check your account access to MS Office, the Library, and the Populi student information system – This is critical for your courses as you will need to know how to upload assignments to course portals.
- Review Booth UC services, programs, and policies
- Ask and answer any questions you may have
- Tour the campus building facilities
- Meet your classmates and instructors!
Campus Orientations are held prior to the start of each term in our academic year:
- Fall Term start: Tuesday after the Labour Day long weekend; day before the first class
- Winter Term start: Friday before the first class
- Spring Term start: Friday before the first class
If you have questions about New Student Orientation, contact Student Services.
International Student Orientation
All students are required to complete the Booth 100 and Booth 101 Orientation courses in Populi. An additional section of the Booth 100 Orientation course provides information specifically geared towards international student needs. The Booth Orientation courses are online, so you can complete these from wherever you are.