Preparing for Orientation - Fall 2024 - Hazel McCallion Campus

Preparing for Your Orientation Hazel McCallion Campus Fall 2024 ridan! e h S o t e Welcom to meet t i a w t ' We can you!

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Preparing for Your Orientation Here’s how you can get ready If you have an accessibility need, let us know by August 19 Fill out this form to let us know what you need. Email studentsuccess@sheridancollege.ca if you have questions.

Plan your route to campus

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Will you be driving, taking the bus or maybe even walking?

Know when your program orientation session is

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You don’t want to miss the chance to meet your Program Coordinator, faculty and classmates. Find the details for your session here.

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Plan the activities you will attend during your Campus Orientation We have lots of activities for you to do during your campus orientation. Take a look at your campus’ schedule and make a plan for the day that meets your needs!

Know your class schedule

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View your timetable in myStudentCentre. If you are having troubles, connect with the Office of the Registrar before Orientation.

Upload your OneCard photo

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Check your email for your invitation to upload your photo for your student ID card - known as a OneCard. You’ll want to have it for your first day.

Dress for the weather

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Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather! This incudes sunscreen, a hat and water if it's hot OR an umbrella and rain coat if it's raining.

Going to the SIN Clinic? Bring appropriate documents

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Proper documentation including your original passport and study permit are required if you are attending the Social Insurance Number (SIN) clinic.

Get excited!

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Have questions? Read our Orientation FAQs.

Hazel McCallion Campus Orientation Schedule August 27, 2024 Get the Information You Need Connect with Services

Meet Other Bruins

Tour the Campus

Tech Essentials Session B284

Elective Info Session B222

10:30-11 am

10:30-11 am

Don ’t chec forget t your k when o Orie Program n Sess tation ion i s!

Sheridan Essentials Session B284

Navigating OSAP Session B222

11-11:30 am

11-11:30 am

9 am 9:30 am 10 am 10:30 am 11 am

11-11:30 am

11:30 am

Supports and 12 pm Services 12:30 pm Marketplace 1 pm 1:30 pm 2 pm

11 am-2:30 pm Creative Commons

11:30-12 pm

11:30-12 pm

12-12:30 pm

Carnival Bruno’s Lounge 11 am-4 pm Student Centre Cwing, 1st floor

10 am-4 pm Outside B & C-wing

12-12:30 pm 12:30-1 pm

12:30-1 pm

1-1:30 pm

1-1:30 pm 1:30-2 pm

2-2:30 pm

1-1:30 pm

1:30-2 pm 2-2:30 pm

2:30 pm 3 pm 3:30 pm 4 pm 4:30 pm 5 pm 5:30 pm

Identity Based Services Indigenous Students are invited to drop into the Indigenous Student Services Orientation from 10-2 pm in A308.

Newcomers to Canada are invited to go to the Social Insurance Number clinic to register for a Social Insurance Number from Service Canada between 9:30-3 pm in B120.

Students with disabilities are invited to attend the Accessible Learning Transition Session from 3-5 pm in A245. Registration required.

Hazel McCallion Campus Orientation August 27, 2024

Workshops Led by campus experts, our workshops are designed to ensure you are prepared for day one!

Sheridan Essentials Room B284 | 11-11:30 am, 12-12:30 pm, 1-1:30 pm & 2-2:30 pm Learn more about key tasks to complete before day 1, the basics about being a Sheridan Bruin & how to get help at Sheridan.

This session is open to students and their parents/supporters.

Tech Essentials for Students Room B284 | 10:30-11 am, 11:30 am-12 pm, 12:30-1 pm & 1:30-2 pm Join a Tech Essentials for Students Workshop where Sheridan's IT team will teach you to get the most out of setting up your laptop.

Navigating the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Room B222 | 11-11:30 am & 1-1:30 pm Join Sheridan’s Financial Aid team for an informative workshop where they will guide you through the process of applying for financial aid to support your postsecondary education.

To determine if you are eligible for OSAP, visit osap.gov.on.ca

Elective Information Session Room B222 | 10:30-11 am, 11:30 am-12 pm, 12:30-1 pm & 1:30-2 pm Meet our elective coordinators and learn about the different types of electives you may take during your studies.

This workshop is not designed to provide support with swapping your electives.

Last updated July 29, 2024

Hazel McCallion Campus Orientation August 27, 2024

Social Activities Meet fellow students, interact with campus clubs, and find your community!

Bruno’s Lounge Student Centre, 1st Floor | 11 am-4 pm Join us in Bruno’s Lounge for a chance to connect with classmates, engage with clubs, and participate in activities like friendship bracelet making and writing a letter to your future self!

Carnival Games Outside B & C-wings | 10 am-4 pm Embrace your inner competitor at our outdoor carnival!

Campus Tours Learn all about what your new campus looks like and feel confident navigating the halls before day one!

Campus Tours Depart from B-wing 1st floor | 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm Join a Sheridan Ambassador on a 30-minute guided campus tour where you will navigate through the campus and learn where everything is located! Pro tip: have a copy of your timetable handy so you can look out for your classrooms before day one!

Last updated August 20, 2024

Hazel McCallion Campus Orientation August 27, 2024

Connect with Services From advising and tutoring to athletics and peer mentoring, discover all the services Sheridan has available to help you succeed!

Supports & Services Marketplace Creative Commons (B-Wing 1st Floor) | 11 am-2:30 pm Check out the Marketplace to meet our services, student organizations, and supports. They'll be happy to answer any of your questions. (You might even get some Sheridan swag!)

Social Insurance Number Clinic Room B122 | 9:30 am-3 pm Get your Social Insurance Number at our SIN Clinic. You must bring your original passport and study permit. Service Canada cannot accept photocopies, screenshots, digital copies or laminated copies.

Indigenous Student Services Orientation Room A308 | 10 am-2 pm Welcoming Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) to learn about the supports offered by the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support. Connect with peers and team members, enjoy a cup of tea and find out how to get involved with the campus & Indigenous community.

Accessible Learning Transition Session Room A245 | 3-5 pm Join our Accessible Learning team for a transition session to help you understand more about how the Accessible Learning department provides academic accommodations to students for the upcoming term.

Last updated July 29, 2024

When Should I Arrive?

Navigating a new space can be challenging.

To give yourself enough time, aim to arrive 15 minutes before your program session starts.

If my program session starts at 9 am I should arrive by 8:45 AM. After my program session, I can engage with other orientation events.

If my program session starts at 11 am I should arrive by 10:45 AM. After my program session, I can engage with other orientation events.

If my program session starts at 1 pm I should arrive by 12:45 PM for my program orientation. If I want to go to other orientation events, I should arrive earlier in the day.

If my program session starts at 3 pm I should arrive by 2:45 PM for my program orientation. If I want to go to other orientation events, I should arrive earlier in the day.

If my program session is not running during the campus orientation day I can arrive 15-minutes prior to the start of orientation events I would like to attend.

Travelling by bus If I am arriving by bus My stop may be at the Mississauga Transit terminal, Rathburn Rd or Living Arts Drive.

I can then walk over to Sheridan College.

Travelling by car If I am arriving by car I can find complimentary parking near the Cineplex parking lot on the left-hand side, at the intersection of Rathburn Rd and Living Arts Dr.

Building Entrances When I arrive I can find entrances at the follow intersections: Duke of York Blvd. & Prince of Wales Dr. Duke of York Blvd. & Square One Dr. Duke of York Blvd. & Rathburn Rd.

Sheridan Blue Shirts Blue There will be people in Blue Shirts who can help me if I have questions about orientation or need to find my way around campus.

Service Hub If I have questions, I can go to the Service Hub. Some of my questions may be about: My timetable My finances Accessing services At the Service Hub, I will scan the QR code and enter my information to join the virtual queue. I will watch the screen and my mobile device to see when it is my turn. When it’s my turn, I will go up to the desk to speak to the Service Hub Advisor.

Program Sessions My program orientation session is where I can expect to meet faculty/professor and fellow students in my program.

I will learn what to expect in my program and connect with my fellow classmates. Of all the orientation sessions, this is the most important for me to attend.

Workshops Workshops are run by campus experts. I can ask questions and receive guidance.

I can expect to be greeted by someone in a Blue Shirt who may inform me to wait in line for the next workshop to begin.

SIN Clinic If I need to get my Social Insurance Number (SIN), I can attend the SIN clinic.

To confirm the documents I need, I can visit the Government of Canada website: canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/services/sin/required-documents I can go to the SIN Clinic at any point during its allotted time.

Supports and Services Marketplace The supports and services marketplace is where I can learn and talk to staff from various services and supports at Sheridan College.

I can expect the space to be noisy and busy with various tables, staff, and fellow first year students.

Orientation Information Desk The orientation info desk is where I can find a paper copy of the orientation schedule and campus map.

The people at the info desk can answer my questions about orientation.

Navigating Campus To navigate campus, I can look for directional signs to help me find my way around.

I can always ask someone in a Blue Shirt for assistance and they will walk with me to my desired location.

Indigenous Student Services Orientation Welcoming Indigenous learners to our campus community As an Indigenous student, I can drop by and visit the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support in A308.

Bruno’s Lounge If I’m looking for a more casual space to hang out, I can visit Bruno’s Lounge to do activities and crafts while meeting other students.

Accommodation If I need accommodation to participate in the day’s events I may have completed a form prior to the event to inform event organizers.

If I did not complete the form but require accommodation or need additional assistance, I can speak with someone in a blue shirt.

Universal Washrooms Universal washrooms are single-user washrooms or people of all genders and sexes, families, and people needing privacy for a variety of reasons.

The doors will have this sign and I can find them on the campus map provided at orientation.

WiFi I can connect to the WiFi network if I have my student username and password.

I can log in with the network “eduroam”. I can visit Service Sheridan for step-by-step instructions: sheridancollege.service-now.com

Elevators I can find elevators around campus to navigate to other floors. I can look at the directional signs around campus or I can ask someone in a Blue Shirt to guide me.

Bookstore I can find the Sheridan Bookstore in the B-Wing, first floor.

The bookstore has textbooks, school supplies, and Sheridan Swag.

OneCard Office I can go to the OneCard Office if I am experiencing any issues uploading my image for my OneCard or downloading my digital OneCard.

Parking/Locker Office I can pick up my parking pass or learn how to rent a locker at the Parking Office, located on the B-Building, third floor.

Prayer Space If I need a prayer space I can locate it in the A-Building, first floor, Room 126B.

Tim Hortons If I need a snack or beverage during the day, I can locate a Tim Hortons in BBuilding, first floor.

See You Soon Most of the orientation events will end by 4:30 PM. I don’t have to stay the whole time if I feel like I received all the information I need.