The University of Waterloo will welcome more than 7,800 new students for Orientation, beginning on September 1
WATERLOO, Ont. (Monday, August 26, 2013) - The University of Waterloo will welcome more than 7,800 new students for Orientation, beginning on September 1. There will be a number of activities to help students settle into campus life at Waterloo.
Orientation introduces new undergraduate and graduate students to academic, social and community life at Waterloo. The week starts with the first-year students moving into residence on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Members of senior administration, deans, faculty and Orientation leaders will help students move into their new homes on campus.
There is additional programming for students living off-campus, international students, students transferring from another institution, and students at our nearby satellite campuses in Cambridge and Stratford.
“We know that starting university is a big change for new students and their families," said Chris Read, associate provost, students at Waterloo. “Orientation is a great opportunity for them to connect with the campus. We’re aware that this is a transition for parents as well. So there are events planned for them, too.”
Taking place on the move-in days is Family Send-Off, a casual reception on both Sunday and Monday afternoon. Faculty and staff will welcome all students and their families to the Waterloo community. On the same days, parents can attend the Tips for new Waterloo Families session.
On Friday, Experience Waterloo introduces students to key areas of transition such as academic success, financial management, health and mental wellness, and social and community involvement.
Later in the week, there will be sessions for graduate students, international students and welcome events for new faculty as well. This year marks the 25th year of the play Single & Sexy being performed at Orientation, and both the women's and men's soccer teams take the field on Saturday, September 7 for Black and Gold Day.
The Federation of Students and the Student Success Office partner with the faculties, Housing and Residence, as well as the federated university and affiliated colleges to organize Orientation. The week also involves more than 1,000 upper-year student volunteers.
For more information on Orientation and a list of events, please visit https://uwaterloo.ca/orientation/
