Orientation will take place from April 28, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Ashtonbee Campus
- Story Arts Centre
Tuesday April 29, 2025
- Morningside Campus
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Fully Online programs
- Progress Campus
To view the full schedule: View Orientation Schedule
Yes! All our campuses will have in-person orientation. When looking at the schedule, please choose your home campus to know the date and time.
Each orientation will be broken down into three parts to help you Get Ready for your first day of school.
Get Ready to Start: Meet the team of Centennial College experts who will help you navigate through all of the systems on campus from building your timetable to logging into the campus Wi-Fi and everything in between.
Get Ready to Learn: Meet your faculty and classmates. Get ready to learn all about what to expect in the classroom.
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.
For all Online learning students, your orientation will take place virtually on April 29, 2025.
Yes, students will have the option to write their Skills Assessment during the drop-in Get Ready to Start session at Orientation.
Review our Study Material to prepare for your Skills Assessment.
Can’t make it to campus for your orientation? We have you covered, watch us live online on April 29th 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.
We invite students to attend the service fair and Welcome session at another campus or watch the live stream. You can also find recordings on the website and headSTART portal.
No, there will not be childcare at Orientation. However, there will be small goodie bags made available for children at the service fair, where your child will be able to get some treats, coloring materials and objects to keep them entertained. Simply look for someone who is part of the Welcome team to receive your child's Kidz Zone goodie bag.
Yes! It is the perfect moment to meet and greet your instructors and ask them any questions you may have.
You may want to bring something to take notes with because there will be lots of information, but if you forget, we have you covered. You are welcome to bring your family for support!
Bring a positive attitude and your questions. We can’t wait to see you!
Centennial College has partnered with iCent app, an international welcome team at Pearson Airport that assists international students after they clear immigration and provide assistance with booking transportation, provide free calls home to inform family, and other helpful services. The program also provides access to iCent app that students can use prior to arrival; this app offers key information to help students get started in Canada. Make sure to look for the Airport Welcome Desk when you arrive.
You can also plan your trip from the airport using either a pre-booked service or public transit following the suggested resources from Pearson International Airport.
The HeadSTART portal is your gateway to all Centennial supports and services. You can view many webinars that speak about everything Centennial College offers.
Centennial College is made up of seven different areas of academic specialization, commonly referred to as "Schools." The name of each School is the broad title for your area of study. Not sure which School you belong to? Check out the links below to find your program.
Schools names can be a little long, so you may see them listed or referred to as their acronym. Below are the abbreviations and long names of all the schools at Centennial College.
SCMAD = School of Communications, Media Arts and Design
SCHS = School of Community and Health Studies
SELS = School of English and Liberal Studies
SETAS = School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences
SHTCA = School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
SOT = School of Transportation
TBS = The Business School