For the Fall 2025 semester, we look forward to welcoming all new students from August 25 – August 29, 2025. Your fun-filled orientation day will be broken down into three parts to help you Get Ready for your first day of school.
For students who need to complete their English skills assessment for placement purposes, in-person testing will be available on-site after each orientation.
Orientation Sessions
Get Ready to Belong
Meet the Student Life team and some current students who will share their tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your time at Centennial. Getting you connected to resources, support, and friends.
Get Ready to Learn
Meet your faculty and classmates. Get ready to learn all about what to expect in the classroom.
Get Ready to Start
Meet the team of Centennial College experts who will help you navigate through all the systems on campus from building your timetable to logging into the campus Wi-Fi and everything in between.
Join us online
Can’t make it to campus for your orientation? We have you covered, watch us live online on August 29th or review the recordings when you have some free time.
Don’t forget to check out your headSTART portal for your all-access pass to everything you need to be ready for your first day of classes.
Campus Schedules
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10:00 a.m. | The Hanger |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12:00 p.m. | Student Commons |
| Get Ready to Start – Support Lab | 12:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 1:00 p.m. | Click here |
| Get Ready to Learn | 2:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10:00 a.m. | Room B1-15 |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12:00 p.m. | 1st Floor Blocks A-B |
| Get Ready to Start – Support Lab | 1:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10:00 a.m. | Cafeteria |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12:00 p.m. | Main Entrance |
| Get Ready to Start – Support Lab | 12:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10:00 a.m. | Commons |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12:00 p.m. | Commons |
| Get Ready to Start – Support Lab | 12:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1:00 p.m. | Coming Soon |
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for these important key points created to make sure you are ready for your first day of class.
| Event | Start Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10:00 a.m. | Athletic & Wellness Centre |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. | Coming Soon |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12:00 p.m. | The Bridge |
| Get Ready to Start – Support Lab | 12:00 p.m. | Ann Buller Learning Centre |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1:00 p.m. | D2-01 |