Orientation

For most students, the morning portion will serve as your program orientation. This is a great time for you to meet your fellow classmates and future instructors and learn more about the specifics regarding your SAIT program.

Note: Be sure to find the date, time and location details for your scheduled orientation in your course schedule on mySAIT. Connect with your program admin or student advisor if the course isn't showing on your schedule. You'll receive access details from your academic chair if it's online.

• Lunch, tours, games, and Elder's blessing and honour song will be held in the Irene Lewis Atrium in the Stan Grad Centre
• The International Services fair will be in the Johnson – Cobbe Energy Centre Atrium.

In this first session, students will explore SAIT's Student Code of Conduct, including academic integrity and classroom behaviour, as well as the importance of sexual violence prevention and equity, diversity, and inclusion on campus. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a respectful and inclusive culture, ensuring that all students feel safe and valued. Through interactive discussions and activities, you will gain the knowledge and skills to become outstanding SAIT community members. 

SAIT is here to support you! In this session we will introduce students to the holistic student services available on campus, designed to support you throughout your entire academic journey - from your first days on campus to graduation and everything in between. By the end of this session, you will be able to identify the student support services you need and how to access them in order to succeed academically, professionally, and personally at SAIT. 

In this session, students will explore a range of valuable co-curricular activities designed to support your personal growth and connections outside the classroom. Covering such programs as Peer Mentorship, Study Abroad, Intramurals, and student clubs, you will certainly find something exciting to get involved in. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to find the right co-curricular activities and communities to enhance your SAIT journey. 

In this session, international students will receive information and guidance about important immigration topics such as managing your study permit, working and travelling in Canada, and how to access immigration advising and support throughout your time at SAIT. By the end of this session, international students will be informed on processes and supports related to immigration. 

For a full orientation experience, we ask that you bring the following:

• Notebook and a pen for notes 📓
• A device that can connect to the internet 💻
• Snacks and a water bottle 🍿
• A copy of the orientation schedule, which can be found on mysait.ca 📅
• A good pair of walking shoes or boots depending on the weather. This is especially handy if you are joining us for a campus tour! 👠

Yes! We will be providing lunch and refreshments for students attending orientation. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available, as well as halal-friendly options. Lunch is first come, first served and has limited availability, so please bring some snacks or a light lunch in case the food runs out.

Orientation is an exciting time for you and your family. While we understand that you would like to bring your loved ones, we ask that you do not bring your family to New Student Orientation, as this event is designed and has space for students only.