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Orientation Days

Day 1 - August 27

International Student Orientation
&
Program Breakout Sessions
Get ready for an adventure in your new home!
Join the BVC Adventure Hunt and uncover campus secrets while having fun.

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Follow these steps:
Check our daily clues in Instagram stories during orientation.
Find the location and snap a creative photo or video.
Post it, tag @bowvalley, and use #BVCAdventureHunt.
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  1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or X: @bowvalley.
  2. Check our daily clues in Instagram stories during orientation.
  3. Find the location and snap a creative photo or video.
  4. Post it, tag @bowvalley, and use #BVCAdventureHunt.
Contest entries are valid and accepted before 4 p.m. on August 28th.

Join in for daily prizes and a chance to win the grand prize: a $100 Walmart gift card!
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International Student Orientation

International new student check–in and information desk

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
2nd Floor, South Campus
In-person only

Supporting your Mental Health and Well Being

8:30 AM - 9 AM
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & Online
Like your physical health, your mental health is also important to take care of. Your mental health is the foundation of your emotional well-being, and feeling like you can handle stress, and cope with homesickness and culture shock. Shreya Shah, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Response Advisor at BVC, will share information about getting mental and emotional well-being support on campus.
Join online

International Student Orientation

9 AM - 11 AM
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & Online
International Student Welcome will review important information, including keeping your study permit valid, how to work on a study permit, and who to go to for immigration questions.
‍Join online

Financial Empowerment Information Session

11 AM - 11:30 AM
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & Online
Don’t be a victim of scams and fraud. In this presentation, we will review some steps you can follow to protect your personal and financial information from scammers.
‍Join online

International Student Panel

11:30 AM - 12 PM
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & Online
In this session, you will hear tips, experiences, insights, and recommendations from our current International Students. This will start as a moderated panel and then move into an open Q&A with the audience, so come ready with questions!
‍Join online

Set yourself up for success

12 PM - 2 PM
RGO Library (2nd floor, North Campus)
Meet with an advisor from Academic Advising, Student Success and International Advising. Set up your Multifactor Authentication, Wi-Fi, and find and print your timetable!
In-person only

Student Services Lunch

12 PM - 1 PM
The Market and TransAlta Hall , 2ndFloor, South Campus
Enjoy a free lunch, provided by Student Services at Bow Valley College.
Lunch is in-person

Indigenous Student Orientation

Indigenous new student check–in and information desk

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
2nd floor, South Campus, outside Iniikokaan Centre
In-person only

Indigenous Student Orientation Welcome

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Iniikokaan Centre & Online
A warm welcome from the Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Dr Maurice Manyfingers and Iniikokaan Centre Manager, Keestin O’Dell.  Arm yourself with the tools to succeed in your post-secondary journey. Meet other fellow new Indigenous learners. Learn about Indigenous specific resources available at BVC.
Join online

Iniikokaan Centre Overview

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Iniikokaan Centre & Online
Learn about the Iniikokaan Centre, our Indigenous Student Centre.  Meet the Iniikokaan Staff, learn about upcoming semester Programming and resources.
‍Join online

Counselling Information Session

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Iniikokaan Centre & Online
The counselling and wellness team provides mental health services which include counselling, mental health and wellness resources, training and workshops, and sexual violence response support.
Join online

Financial Empowerment Session

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Iniikokaan Centre & Online
This presentation will be on Indigenous financial empowerment. Topics will include how our culture and historical trauma impacts our relationship with money. Information will be shared on Indigenous coaching and how the Indigenous Matched Savings program can help indigenous students build a better relationship with money and build their credit.  The Blackfoot Hierarchy of Needs is used as a structure to focus on building self-esteem and confidence.
Join online

SABVC Health and Dental Session

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Iniikokaan Centre
Join online

Program Breakout Sessions

Administrative Professional Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: Z2kpQc

Business Administration Certificate & Diploma

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
N124 (Lecture Theatre), North Campus 
In person only
Register here

Centre for Entertainment Arts Programs

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Centre for Entertainment Arts Lobby, 3rdFloor South Campus
In person only

Cloud Computing Post-Diploma Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: vX6rKh

Cybersecurity Post-Diploma Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: CYCA2n

Data Management and Analytics Post-Diploma Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: rShxBi

Digital Design Apprenticeship

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: AYWSZs

Digital Design Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: WuJ3fv

Digital Marketing Post-Diploma Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: zWmKcS

Esports Business Management Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
S5027, South Campus
In person only

Health Care Aide Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: txPit8

Information Technology Systems Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
‍Join online
Passcode: ZA8kAX

Interior Decorating Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
‍Join online
Passcode: QruKS4

Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
‍Join online
Passcode: WqGLis

Kitchen and Bath Post-Diploma Certificate

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: VYqkPw

Legal Assistant Diploma

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: K6W3zd

Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: KXVTJN

Practical Nurse Diploma

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
S2009, S2010 & S2011, TransAlta Hall, South Campus
In person only
Register here

Recreation Therapy Aide Certificate

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: VJGSq2

Software Development Apprenticeship

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: cVPkHw 

Software Development Diploma

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: FnRZn2

Software Development Post-Diploma Certificate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: 8jURj3

University Transfer Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
N617, North Campus
In person only

Veterinary Office Assistant Certificate

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Join online
Passcode: gkix9s

Contact us

Bow Valley College Student Services
Services to help you thrive in school, in work, and in life.
1st Floor, South Campus
403-410-1440
learnersuccess@bowvalleycollege.ca
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Make the most of your campus experience!
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