For the Winter 2026 semester, we look forward to welcoming all new students from January 6 – 9, 2026. Your fun-filled orientation day will be broken down into four 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 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.
Get Ready to Succeed
If your program requires you to take an English or Math Skills Assessment and you have not already completed it, you can take it on orientation day.
Join us online
Can’t make it to campus for your orientation? We have you covered! Watch us live online on January 6, 2026, or review the recording 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 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10 a.m. and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12 p.m. |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1 p.m. |
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10 a.m. and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12 p.m. |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1 p.m. |
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10 a.m. and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1 p.m. |
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10 a.m. and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Start – Service Fair | 12 p.m. |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1 p.m. |
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 10 a.m. and 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Get Ready to Belong | 10 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Learn | 11:15 a.m. |
| Get Ready to Succeed | 1 p.m. |
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Welcome Team is here to guide you throughout your Orientation Day between 1 p.m. and 3 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 p.m. | Join Zoom Session |
| Get Ready to Learn | 2 p.m. | Details Coming Soon |