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.
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 |
| 10:45 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks | HLC Gymnasium |
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11:00 am – 12:15 pm
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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. |
TBA |
| 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
Free Lunch Sponsored by Sunrise Credit Union
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TBA |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Afternoon Sessions (including Campus Tours) | Various – see below |
Afternoon Sessions – TBA
We are currently working on several informative and interesting sessions (some program-specific), as well as campus tours for the afternoon. They will be posted later in summer. Additional Afternoon Sessions may be added leading up to Orientation Day so check back again!