Orientation Activities

Orientation Activities with NCSA

Join us for a week of fun, engaging student activities, organized by your campus Student Association (NCSA) to help you get acquainted with life at Northern!

Be sure to show your school spirit on social media, too with our ‘Find Your True North’ filters on Instagram and Facebook! And, see if our “What Program Area Am I” filter on Instagram and Facebook got yours right!

More information is posted to your Blackboard, student email and on our official social media accounts closer to the start of the semester!

Remember: Orientation Day for Winter 2025 is on Monday, January 6, 2025, where you will attend your Program Orientation and College-Wide Orientation presentations. See below for Frosh Week activities organized by your campus NSCA!

Orientation Week is where students and faculty welcome over 1000 incoming first-year students to Northern College!

This event features engaging and meaningful activities that introduce you to the Northern Experience. We hope you have a blast and make the most of every moment.

Before you know it, you’ll be navigating all-nighters and tackling those upcoming assignments, so enjoy every minute of Orientation Week!

Timmins CampusHaileybury CampusKirkland Lake Campus

This year’s kits include various items to help start you off during the new academic year. Items include toothpaste, candy, soap, dry shampoo, condoms, tampons, chips and much more! Each kit includes the same items and is the same throughout all campuses.

Pick up your kit in the afternoon on Orientation Day.

Timmins: In the pub.

Kirkland Lake: In the cafe.

Haileybury: In the gym.

All first-year students, with some events allowing returning students to participate.

No need to worry, there is no registration required!

YES! This year’s Orientation Week is packed with exciting prizes!

Get plenty of rest the night before and practice a positive attitude. Remember, everyone else is just as nervous as you are!

Just bring yourself, and don’t forget some comfortable walking shoes, sunblock and proof of registration so you can claim your student ID card! We look forward to seeing you!

Picture of gymnasium full of students attending orientation day.

Picture of Northern College staff helping students on orientation day

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