Wednesday, September 2nd

Breakfast

Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Howard Ferguson Dining Hall (Fung)

Note: If you haven’t registered yet, please find our execs (people with red shirts) to sign you in.

Cups with the Scholars

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Whitney Common Room, the LCR (Morrison Hall Basement), and the UC Union Building [PLEASE follow your leaders for which location to go to]

Description: Ever wondered how the professors act outside of academic grounds? Cups with the scholars is a relaxed chance to chat with UC faculty, ask questions about academics or university life, and get to know the people who’ll be teaching you. No pressure, no lectures, just good conversations, caffeine, and sweet treats.

What to Bring:

🤔 Orientation t-shirt and wristband
🤔 Questions for profs!

Energy Level: Low

The Healing Hounds/ The Exotic Menagerie

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: LCR (Leonard Common Room), Basement of Morrison Hall; the student activity space in the UC Union building

Description: Get ready for a wild time! Meet some amazing exotic animals and get up close with creatures you don’t see every day! Rotate through the rooms with your house, discover some seriously cool animals!

What to Bring:

🥗 Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: Low

Lunch

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Howard Ferguson Dining Hall (Fung)

Description: Fuel up and relax with some food before the afternoon’s activities!

What to Bring:

🥗 Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: Low

Consent Talk

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Convocation Hall

Description: Consent is essential, and this session is an important part of building a safer, more respectful campus community. You’ll attend a university-led presentation at Convocation Hall focused on consent, healthy relationships, and how we can all contribute to a culture of care. Leaders will walk you there as a group. This is a serious topic, but it’s also a chance to listen, learn, and grow together.

What to Bring:

🎙️ Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: Low

UC Clubs Fair

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:Sir Daniel Wilson Quad

Description: Looking to get further involved in the UofT realm? The UC Clubs Fair is the perfect place to meet fellow students, learn about the many clubs and opportunities at University College, and sign up for anything that sparks your interest. Come take a walk around the quad, chat with club members, and see what catches your eye!

What to Bring:

✏️ Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: Medium

🥙 Dinner

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00PM

Location: Howard Ferguson Dining Hall (Fung)

Description: Fuel yourself up!

What to Bring:

🥗 Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: Low

The Grand Festival

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: UC Quad

Description: Get ready for the Grand Festival! 🎉✨ Step onto the Quad for an evening packed with entertainment, magic, music, and plenty of fun. Grab your friends, explore the festival at your own pace, and keep an eye out for our magical surprises throughout the night!

What to Bring:

🥗 Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: High

The Wizard’s Quest

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: UC179 in UC Building

Description: Prepare to be amazed! Join us for an evening of mind-blowing magic, jaw-dropping tricks, and plenty of surprises. Take your seat, settle in, and get ready to see what the wizard has up their sleeve!

What to Bring:

🥗 Orientation t-shirt and wristband

Energy Level: High