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CONNECT WITH YOUR FACULTY AND PROGRAM AT ACADEMIC WELCOME DAY!

We’re excited to welcome all new May 2025 first-year students to Durham College (DC)! Academic Welcome Day is your opportunity to connect with faculty, get important program details, collect DC swag, and participate in social and wellness activities.

Full event details, including dates, locations, and registration information, will be available soon. In the meantime, here’s what you can expect:

Meet your Faculty – Learn more about your program and connect with faculty and peers.
Program Orientation – Get essential details to help you start your academic journey.
Explore Campus – Find key locations and student support services.
Engage & Connect – Enjoy activities designed to help you feel at home at DC.

Not sure which Faculty your program belongs to? Check your program page: Program Search

Need help finding locations on campus? Use DC’s interactive campus map

Stay tuned for more details!

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Tuesday, September 5

  • 10 to 11:45 a.m.
    International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
    (if applicable)
  • Noon
    DC Fest, South Village Courtyard
    (rain plan Gyms 3,4,5)
  • 12:30 p.m.
    Food Trucks Open
  • 2 p.m.
    Program Orientation
  • 6 p.m.
    Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Tuesday, September 5

  • 10 to 11:45 a.m.
    International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
    (if applicable)
  • Noon
    Program Orientation
  • 2 p.m.
    DC Fest, South Village Courtyard
    (rain plan Gyms 3,4,5)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Food Trucks Open
  • 6 p.m.
    Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Thursday, August 31

  • 9:30 a.m.
    Whitby Welcome
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Program Orientation
  • Noon to 1 p.m.
    Vendor Marketplace, Farmer’s Market, BBQ, Orientation Activities
  • Tuesday, September 5, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
    International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
    (if applicable)
  • Tuesday, September 5, 6 p.m.
    Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field

Thursday, August 31

  • 11 a.m.
    Whitby Welcome
  • Noon
    Program Orientation
  • 1 to 2 p.m.
    Vendor Marketplace, Farmer’s Market, BBQ, Orientation Activities
  • Tuesday, September 5, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
    International Orientation Gyms 3,4,5
    (if applicable)
  • Tuesday, September 5, 6 p.m.
    Campus Cup, Vaso’s Field