Get a head start on your time at MtA
Aug. 26-29, 2024
Come early. Make friends. Meet staff and faculty. Learn everything you need to know to get ready for life at Mount A.
International Orientation (IO) gives international students the opportunity to get settled on campus before University Orientation begins.
Full schedule for Fall 2024
MONDAY, AUG. 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Airport shuttles and move into residence Airport pick-ups will run from 9 a.m. If you are arriving by car, please stop by the Wallace McCain Student Centre (WMSC) to collect your residence keys between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Residences |
| 14:00 | Sackville stroll Take a walk downtown with your IO facilitators. |
Downtown (meet at the WMSC) |
| 15:00 | Parent Q&A Session | Crabtree M14 |
| 17:00-18:00 | Dinner | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 19:00-21:00 | Movie night Join your facilitators and other students to watch a surprise movie. |
The Pond, WMSC |
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 11:00-12:00 | Welcome session | Crabtree M14 |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 13:00-17:00 | Check-in Fair Get your student ID, set up your bank account, get health insurance info, get your Social Insurance Number, take a campus tour, and more! |
Gracie's Café, WMSC |
| 17:00-18:00 | Dinner | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 19:00-21:00 | Scavenger hunt Join your team of faciliators for an evening of fun exploring campus and the Town! |
Gracie's Café, WMSC |
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 |
Breakfast |
Jennings Dining Hall |
| 9:00-12:00 |
Round table discussions |
Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch |
Jennings Dining Hall |
| 13:00-20:00 |
Trip to shopping mall Let's go to the beach! |
Meet in front of the chapel at 1 p.m. |
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 9:00-10:00 | Health services | Crabtree M14 |
| 10:00-11:00 | Immigration session | Crabtree M14 |
| 11:00-12:00 | Building healthy relationships | Crabtree M14 |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 13:00-14:00 | Academic support services | Crabtree M14 |
| 14:00-15:00 | Academic advisors | Crabtree M14 |
| 15:00-16:00 | Student panel | Crabtree M14 |
| 17:00-18:00 | Dinner | Jennings Dining Hall |
| 19:00-20:30 | Welcome reception ÂÌñÉçÇø and Sackville community will formally welcome you! Meet university staff, professors, and members of the Sackville community. Dress code: semi-formal |
Jennings Dining Hall |
| 20:30-22:00 | Karaoke night | The Pond, WMSC |
UP NEXT!
Aug 30 - Sept 8&²Ô²ú²õ±è;— University Orientation
Why attend International Orientation?
You will:
- meet fellow peers from all over the world and learn what to expect while living and studying at Mount A
- have a chance explore campus and to discover what ÂÌñÉçÇø and the friendly town of Sackville have to offer
- take part in information sessions, out-of-town trips, and social activities that provide opportunities to meet University staff and community members, and to make friends with other first-year students
During this time the International student advisor, along with international and Canadian student facilitators, familiarize students with academic and social aspects of life at ÂÌñÉçÇø and in Sackville.
Register for International Orientation (IO) 2024
Please complete our to let us know you'll be joining us!
Programs and services
For international students
The International Centre provides programs and services for international students to thrive during their time at ÂÌñÉçÇø.
For new students
Get started on your ÂÌñÉçÇø experience! Our staff and students are here to support you every step of the way.