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Day 1 - January 6

International Student Orientation
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Prizes:

🎁 Enter for a chance to win the grand prize: a $100 Walmart gift card!
✨ Plus, you could win other surprise prizes that celebrate student life!

Dates:

📅 Participate during Orientation Day.
🕒 Submit your photo and word by 6:00 PM.

Winner Announcement:

🎉 Winners will be announced on our social media the following day.

Notes:

Open to new students only.
Only one photo per participant will be accepted.

International Student Orientation

Join online sessions

International new student check–in and information desk

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
2nd Floor, South Campus

In-person only

International Advisor Presentation  

9:00 AM - 10:45 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 onli

Financial Empowerment Information Session

11:00 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

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

International Student Panel

11:30 AM - 12:00 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!oin online

Set yourself up for success

12:00 PM - 1:30 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

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

Advanced Game Development Diploma

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
South Campus 3rd Floor, Meet at Wonder Woman
In person only

Business Administration Certificate & Diploma

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
N124 (Lecture Theatre), North Campus 
In person only

Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate & Diploma Program

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
N617, North Campus 
In person only

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online
Passcode: KWaKmL

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

Foundational Learning Programs

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online

Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
N621, North Campus

In person only

Health Care Aide Certificate

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online

Information Technology Systems Diploma

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online
Passcode: ft3EA9Zx

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online

Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online
Passcode: 98CwRu

Practical Nurse Diploma

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

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online
Passcode: EB6ou7ut

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Join online
Passcode: jq6nZ6LC

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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