Orientation Schedule

Orientation Day, Tuesday, September 3

Parking

Free parking will be available in all BU parking lots on September 3. If you choose to park on the street, be aware of City of Brandon signage, including street parking time limits as these will be in effect.

What to Wear & Bring

You will want to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for outdoor weather. You may also wish to bring a refillable water bottle – we have water bottle fill stations all around campus.

Parents or support persons are welcome to attend.

Campus Map

Orientation Schedule (Tentative)

Time	Activity	Location
9:30 am	Doors Open	HLC (Healthy Living Centre)
9:30 – 10:30 am	Check-in/Registration and Info Fair	HLC Walking Track
9:30 am – 12:30 pm	Info Fair Available	HLC Walking Track
10:30 am	Welcome and Opening Remarks	HLC Gymnasium
11:00 am – 12:15 pm	Playfair Student Activity: PLAYFAIR is the most popular event for New Student Orientation. It is the quickest way to meet, connect and have great fun with your new colleagues. There will be music, laughter and up-beat community-building activities. Leave with new friends, a feeling of belonging and instant school spirit.	HLC Gymnasium
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Parent/Support Person Session Student Leaders and/or Staff will be leaving the HLC Gym right after opening remarks to guide family members to this session. There will be an announcement.	BB 1-52
12:00 – 2:00 pm	Free BBQ Lunch *Sponsored by Sunrise Credit Union* Look for the tent!	Front Lawn Clark Hall East Side
1:00 – 4:00 pm	Afternoon Sessions (including Campus Tours)	Various – see below

Afternoon Sessions

Additional Afternoon Sessions may be added leading up to Orientation Day so check back again!

Time	Session	Location	Description
1:00 – 4:00 pm The last full campus tour leaves at 3:15 pm. Find my Classroom until 4:00.	Campus Tours/Find My Classroom	Courtyard (Table) The courtyard is the area between the Library Building, Clark Hall and the Student Union building (free space between buildings 8, 11 and 12 on the campus map).	Join a Student Leader on a tour of the campus! Or ask questions about where something is. On Orientation Day, all buildings are open so feel free to use your timetable and search out your individual classes on your own too! Campus Map
1:00 – 4:00 pm	Information Booth	Courtyard (Table) The courtyard is the area between the Library Building, Clark Hall and the Student Union building (free space between buildings 8, 11 and 12 on the campus map).	Have questions about something not related to tours or finding classrooms? Student Leaders will be posted at an Info Booth to help!

Time

Session

Location

Description

1:00 – 4:00 pm

The last full campus tour leaves at 3:15 pm. Find my Classroom until 4:00.

Campus Tours/Find My Classroom

Courtyard (Table)

The courtyard is the area between the Library Building, Clark Hall and the Student Union building (free space between buildings 8, 11 and 12 on the campus map).

Join a Student Leader on a tour of the campus! Or ask questions about where something is.

On Orientation Day, all buildings are open so feel free to use your timetable and search out your individual classes on your own too! Campus Map

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Information Booth

Courtyard (Table)

The courtyard is the area between the Library Building, Clark Hall and the Student Union building (free space between buildings 8, 11 and 12 on the campus map).

Have questions about something not related to tours or finding classrooms? Student Leaders will be posted at an Info Booth to help!

Faculty and Department Sessions

Time	Session	Location	Description

1:30 – 2:00 pm	Philosophy program information session	Room CHO 215 Clark Hall/ Original Building, Second Floor	Meet the professors, find out about this year’s offerings, Why study Philosophy? Upcoming departmental events for students
1:30 – 2:00 pm	Welcome to Business	Room CHO 215 Clark Hall/ Original Building, Second Floor	Welcome Students! We are here to answer Students’ questions related to our business programs: such as course offerings and business streams.
2:00 – 2:30 pm	Faculty of Science	Theatre A Brodie Building, Theatre A	Welcome to Science
2:45 pm	Chemistry	Room 4-34 Brodie Building, Level 4, Room 34	Departmental Information Session
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Integrated Program (IP) in Education	Room EB 101 Education Building 1st Floor	Come and meet your instructors for your first course 02.210 Teacher Identity and the cohort of students you will be taking courses with! We will take a few moments to go over key features of the IP program and answer any questions you have. Parents are welcome to attend with students if they like. The session will end with a tour of the Education Building. We can’t wait to see you there!
2:00 pm	Physical Education Studies Info (BPES)	Healthy Living Centre Healthy Living Centre Room 002	This session will provide new Physical Education Studies Students an introduction into the program, including the three streams, and will give you key tips to enhance your experience and success at Brandon University. Dr. Forbes will lead the session and provide you an opportunity to ask questions and meet other new students
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Welcome to Pre-Nursing	Room HSB 143 Health Studies Building 1st Floor	Tracey Collyer will facilitate this session to welcome Pre-Nursing students to Brandon University. Tracey will review University regulations, resources available for students, getting organized, the application process for the BN program and she will answer any questions that you may have before you begin classes on September 4.
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Welcome to Pre-Psychiatric Nursing	Room HSB 129 Health Studies Building 1st Floor	Meet the student advisor for Psychiatric Nursing, discuss the pre-psychiatric nursing program, and requirements for 2nd year applications into Psych Nursing”.
2:00 – 3:00 pm	Welcome to Arts Information Session	Room CHO 104 Clark Hall/Original Building, 1st Floor	Students will hear from the new Dean of Arts as well as faculty and staff on key information and support for positive learning outcomes. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions and to meet with other faculty and students in Arts programs.
2:30 – 3:00 pm	Francophone Studies and Languages Meet & Greet	Room CHO 003 Clark Hall/Original Building, Lower Level	Useful information about your studies in French and Spanish at BU. Complimentary snacks & beverages!
2:30 – 3:00 pm	Exploring Psychology	Room BB 1-35 Brodie Building, 1st Floor
2:30 – 3:00 pm	Everything you wanted to know about ADES	Room BB G-41 Brodie Building, Lower Level	Is there a degree studying disasters? Yes, we study disasters every day!
2:30 pm	Finding your way with Geography & Environment	Room BB 4-22 Brodie Building, 4th Floor	15-minute presentation, Q & A and fun activity.
2:45 – 3:15 pm	Orientation to Biology	Room BB 3-18 Brodie Building, Room 3-18	Check out the display on the Maples of Canada
2:45 – 3:30 pm	Discover Physics & Astronomy	Room BB 2-23 Brodie Building, 2nd Floor	15-minute presentation followed by a tour of the observatory
3:00 – 3:30 pm	Planning your Environmental Science Degree	Room BB 3-47 Brodie Building, Room 3-47	Come and learn all about the Environmental Science program! Find out what environmental science is and what exciting career opportunities are available post-graduation. Discover the exciting courses being offered and learn tips on navigating and planning your degree
2:00 – 4:00 pm Drop-in anytime	Drop-In and Explore Geology	Room BB 2-28 Brodie Building, 2nd Floor	Come and look at the display of minerals/rocks/fossils and take a look at some geology programs!
4:00 pm Start time	School of Music Orientation	Lorne Watson Recital Hall QEII Music Building, Lorne Watson Recital Hall	The Dean of Music and members of the Music Faculty will provide important information about the School of Music. Students will learn about School of Music policies & procedures, program information and degree planning, advice on being a healthy student & musician, and more. This session will include an opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have about the School of Music.

Information, Resources, and Fun Sessions

Time	Session	Location	Description
12:00 – 3:00	Entertainment provided by BUSU	Front Lawn, East of Clark Hall	DJ, Inflatable Obstacle Course, and Lawn Games
1:00 – 1:50 pm	Kick-Start your Studies: The top 5 tips for a successful first year	Room MCK 005 McKenzie Building, Lower Level	Whether you’re starting your first year or returning to university after a while away, learn the top 5 things you should do in your first few weeks of university to get the year started right. This workshop will discuss university expectations, how to use your syllabus, and goal setting.
1:30 – 1:50 pm	Safety & Self-Care	CH 212 Clark Hall, 2nd Floor	Join Al Trotz, Health and Safety Advisor and Marsha Harris, Counselling Therapist to learn tips for safety and self-care for students new to BU.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Drop-In	OIA (Office of International Activities) International Student Welcome	OIA – Room MH G-13 (G – Ground Floor McMaster Hall, Lower Level	Stop by anytime between 9 am and 4 pm to the lower level of McMaster Hall to grab your international student welcome package! Please bring your passport and study permit (original copies) for our records.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 to 5:00 pm Drop-In	Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Meet and Greet	Room MCK 106 McKenzie Building, 1st floor	Drop in to see the SAS space and meet the friendly SAS staff!
Appointment times available Sept. 3 – 7	Healthy Living Centre Orientation	Healthy Living Centre (HLC) Sign up at www.HealthyLivingCentre.ca or 204-727-9756	BU students have an HLC membership included in tuition! Must complete an orientation for your membership.