{"id":207749,"date":"2014-08-27T16:04:38","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T20:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfiledev.uit.yorku.ca\/?p=207749"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:03:38","slug":"orientation-2014-welcome-to-the-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2014\/08\/27\/orientation-2014-welcome-to-the-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation 2014 -- Welcome to the Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last year's Lion's Pride event drew a huge crowd during orientation<\/p><\/div>\n

September is only a few days away and with it comes a group of new students who will be partaking in academic and social orientation events all across the Keele and Glendon campuses.<\/p>\n

For anyone new to York University, orientation is the ideal opportunity to get acquainted with the vibrant student community and kick off their academic career by learning all about the wide array of supports and services available. It should be noted that orientation is for everyone, from new students and transfer students to mature students and international students. There is something for everyone. There is even a special orientation just for parents and families to make sure they know they are part of the pride too.<\/p>\n

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The band livens up last year's Lion's Pride orientation event at York<\/p><\/div>\n

There are a lot of events and activities that make up orientation at York. Students are encouraged to refer to the official orientation website<\/a> for details and information about how to register. Additionally, students can reach out to their YU START Online Learning Community or their Faculty or college with any questions they may have.<\/p>\n

Orientation week begins on Monday, Sept. 1, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 7. Follow all the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #WeAreYU.<\/p>\n

Making Connections Day
\nWhen: Tuesday, Sept. 2
\nWhere: Various locations across the Keele campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in YU START, your attendance is expected at Making Connections Day, although registration is not required. You\u2019ll learn about Making Connections Day in your YU START Online Learning Community.\u00a0If you\u2019re in the Faculty of Science, the Lassonde School of Engineering or the Schulich School of Business, contact your Faculty directly. Glendon students will participate in orientation on the Glendon campus.<\/p>\n

At Making Connections Day, you\u2019ll have the chance to meet new York Lions \u2013 just like you. YU START students will meet face-to-face with their peers from their Online Learning Community and participate in academic orientation activities. You\u2019ll learn more about your program, Faculty and campus.<\/p>\n

You Had Me at Consent
\nRexall Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

An important awareness-raising event about safety and sexual harassment\/assault prevention on campus.<\/p>\n

Experiencing the Possible
\nRexall Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced and performed by Vanier Productions, the play is for students, by students, about the first-year experience.<\/p>\n

Academic Orientation
\nWhen: During O-week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on your college, you may need to register for Academic Orientation. Register online with your college<\/a>.\u00a0At Academic Orientation you will:<\/p>\n