Orientation will take place from January 6 – 9, 2026.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Progress Campus
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Ashtonbee Campus
- Story Arts Centre
Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Morningside Campus
Friday, January 9, 2026
- Downsview Campus
- Online Programs
To view the full schedule, visit the Orientation Schedule page.
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 January 6, 2026.
Yes, students will have the option to write their English or Math Skills Assessment during the Get Ready to Succeed session at Orientation.
You may also write your Skills Assessment prior to 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 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.
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.
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!
Absolutely! Guests, parents and supporters are welcome to join you at Orientation. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to ask questions and discover more about the wide range of services and resources Centennial provides to support students.
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.