Orientation 2026
Welcome to Brandon University!
We are so excited to have you studying at our beautiful campus! To help you get settled, we would like to invite all new students to our annual New Student Orientation.
This year, Orientation will take place on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. Programming starts at 10:30am and will conclude around 4:30pm. We can’t wait to see you there!
Orientation Day Schedule Overview
| Time | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am to 11:30 am | ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN | Healthy Living Centre (HLC) – Stairs or elevator to upper level (walking track) |
| 10:30 am to 12:15 pm |
INFORMATION FAIR
Meet with local and on-campus businesses and resources that are here to support you on your academic journey! |
Healthy Living Centre (HLC) – Stairs or elevator to upper level (walking track) |
| 11:30 am to 12:15 pm |
WELCOME
Receive your official welcome to our BU campus and community! |
HLC Gymnasium – Bleacher |
| 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm |
FREE LUNCH
Enjoy a FREE pizza lunch sponsored by Domino’s! |
Front Lawn, East of Clark Hall (look for the tent!) |
| 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm |
SUPPORT PERSON SESSION
For all that are supporting a first year university student. This includes parents, guardians, partners, etc. Learn about different ways you can support a loved one that is navigating their first year of university! |
HLC Gymnasium – Bleacher Seating |
| 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
FIND MY CLASSROOM, & INFO BOOTH
Need help finding your classroom before classes start tomorrow? Have any last-minute questions? We have you covered! Stop by for a quick chat and/or for help finding your way around campus! |
Tables in the Courtyard
The courtyard is the area between the Library Building, Clark Hall and the Student Union building (free space between buildings 8, 11 and 12 on the campus map). |
| 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy fun lawn games provided by your student union, BUSU! |
Front Lawn, East of Clark Hall |
| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
FIDDLING IN THE IPC (Indigenous Peoples’ Centre)
Stop by for a visit and listen to some live fiddling! |
Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, George T. Richardson Centre |
|
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Drop-In |
IPC Drop-In
Check out the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre and learn about all of the wonderful supports it has to offer! |
Indigenous Peoples’ Centre, George T. Richardson Centre |
|
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Drop-In |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME
International Students – Stop by the Office of International Activities to learn about all of the wonderful supports it has to offer! |
Room MH G-13 (G-ground floor), McMaster Hall, Lower Level |
Orientation Day Schedule – Faculty Sessions
| Time | Events | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Welcome to the Integrated Education Program |
Rowe Theatre Education Building, 2nd Floor |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Physical Education Studies Info (BPES) |
Room 001 Healthy Living Centre, Basement |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Welcome to Pre-Nursing |
Room HSB 143 Health Studies Building, 1st Floor |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Welcome to Pre-Psychiatric Nursing |
Ceremony Room Health Studies Building, 1st Floor |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Welcome to Science |
Room BB Th. A Brodie Building, Lower Level |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Welcome to Arts Information Session |
Room CHO 104 Clark Hall/Original Building, 1st Floor |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Francophone Studies and Languages Meet & Greet |
Room CHO 003 Clark Hall/Original Building, Basement |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | English, Drama & Creative Writing: Flash Fiction |
Room CHO 004 Clark Hall/Original Building, Basement |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Everything you Wanted to Know About ADES |
Room BB G-41 Brodie Building, Lower Level |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Exploring Psychology |
Room BB 1-35 Brodie Building, 1st Floor |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Planning Your Environmental Science Degree |
Room BB 3-47 Brodie Building, 3rd Floor |
| 2:30 – 4:30 | Explore Geology |
Room BB 2-48 Brodie Building, 2nd Floor |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Discover Physics and Astronomy |
Room BB 2-23 Brodie Building, 2nd Floor |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Chemistry Departmental Information Session |
Room BB 4-34 Brodie Building, 4th Floor |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Welcome to Visual Art |
Room CHO 215 Clark Hall/Original Building, 2nd Floor |
| 3:15 – 4:15 | Business Administration Information Session |
Room CHO 306 Clark Hall/Original Building, 3rd Floor |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | FAQ with Biology |
Room BB 3-18 Brodie Building, 3rd Floor |
| 3:30 | Finding Your Way with Geography and Environment: Program Highlights and Career Opportunities |
Room BB 4-22 Brodie Building, 4th Floor |
| 4:00 | School of Music Welcome Session |
Lorne Watson Hall, 1st Floor, QEB Queen Elizabeth II Building |