As Niagara College prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2025 term, the start of the semester marks the beginning of six weeks of activities and events designed to help new and returning students build connections, explore campus life, and feel at home in our NC community.
Orientation Day is on Tuesday, September 2, with the first day of classes following on Wednesday, September 3. Orientation programming extends beyond September 2 and includes a series of activities and events over the first six weeks of the semester that provide students with opportunities to learn about campus resources, engage with the NC community, and get set up for a successful term.
Employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with key activities and resources so they can support students as they settle into NC Life.
Orientation programming highlights:
- Welcome Hub
- Students are invited to stop by for refreshments, music, photo opportunities, and a chance to meet new people while learning all about their Knights Life.
- September 2 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Welland Campus: Learning Commons | Daniel J. Patterson Campus: Wellness Lounge
- Students are invited to stop by for refreshments, music, photo opportunities, and a chance to meet new people while learning all about their Knights Life.
- NCSAC Lawn Party
Enjoy free food, games, vendors, and giveaways with your NC Student Administrative Council. All students are welcome!
September 2 | 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Welland Campus: Outside Cafeteria - Student Services Fair
- Explore on- and off-campus resources to support students throughout their NC journey. Get involved and earn NC Cash.
- September 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Both campuses: Wellness Lounge
- Explore on- and off-campus resources to support students throughout their NC journey. Get involved and earn NC Cash.
- Varsity Soccer Home Opener
- Cheer on your fellow Knights as they take on Redeemer in the varsity soccer home opener.
- September 5 | 6:00 p.m. – Women’s Soccer | 8:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer
- Youngs Sportsplex, Welland | Transportation leaving from both campuses
- Cheer on your fellow Knights as they take on Redeemer in the varsity soccer home opener.
- Knights in the Falls Trip
- All new Niagara College students are welcome to join this group excursion to explore Niagara Falls around the Clifton Hill area. Register on NC Engage.
- September 6 | 12:00 p.m.
- Niagara Falls | Transportation leaving from both campuses
- All new Niagara College students are welcome to join this group excursion to explore Niagara Falls around the Clifton Hill area. Register on NC Engage.
- Grape & Wine Parade
- Students are encouraged to show their Niagara College spirit by joining the NC float team and representing the College in this regional celebration. Registration is available on NC Engage.
- September 27 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- St. Catharines | Transportation leaving from both campuses
- Students are encouraged to show their Niagara College spirit by joining the NC float team and representing the College in this regional celebration. Registration is available on NC Engage.
A full schedule of Orientation events is available on the Orientation Social Events page. All events are also posted on NC Engage, the College’s official student engagement app, where students can register, learn more, and stay up to date with on-campus and community events and activities.
