As we return to campus from the holidays, Niagara College is gearing up for an exciting start to the new year and Winter term. The first six weeks will feature a range of events and activities designed to help new and returning students settle into #ncLIFE, build meaningful connections, and learn about the supports available to them.
Orientation Day will take place on Friday, Jan. 9, offering students the chance to explore campus, learn about their programs, and meet the teams who will support them, ahead of classes beginning on Monday, Jan. 12. Start-of-term programming will continue with a lineup of sessions and social events designed to introduce students to key resources, on-campus events, and the broader NC community.
Employees are encouraged to review the activities planned for the first six weeks to help guide and support students as they transition into Winter term.
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.
- Jan. 9 | 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.
- Knights knows best – ask us anything
- Got a question that’s been on your mind? Don’t worry, we got you covered! Come visit us in the Wellness Lounge and we will answer anything related to Niagara College.
- 12 – 14 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Both campuses: Wellness Lounge
- Got a question that’s been on your mind? Don’t worry, we got you covered! Come visit us in the Wellness Lounge and we will answer anything related to Niagara College.
- Student Services Fair
- Explore on- and off-campus resources to support students throughout their NC journey. Get involved and earn NC Cash.
- Jan.15
- Daniel J. Patterson Campus: Wellness Lounge | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Welland Campus: Learning Commons | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Explore on- and off-campus resources to support students throughout their NC journey. Get involved and earn NC Cash.
- Varsity Basketball Games
- The Knights basketball teams kickstart the winter term with home games against the Humber Hawks.
- Jan. 9 | 6:00 p.m. – Women’s Basketball | 8:00 p.m. – Men’s Basketball
- Simplii Financial Athletic Centre, Welland Campus
- The Knights basketball teams kickstart the winter term with home games against the Humber Hawks.
- Varsity Volleyball Games
- The Knights volleyball teams play in their first home game of the winter term. Both teams will be playing against the Fanshawe Falcons.
- Jan. 10 | 1:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball | 3:00 p.m. – Men’s Volleyball
- Simplii Financial Athletic Centre, Welland Campus
- The Knights volleyball teams play in their first home game of the winter term. Both teams will be playing against the Fanshawe Falcons.
- Knights in the Falls Trip
- Niagara College students are welcome to join this group excursion to explore Niagara Falls around the Clifton Hill area.
- Jan. 17 | 12:00 p.m.
- Niagara Falls | Transportation leaving from both campuses
- Niagara College students are welcome to join this group excursion to explore Niagara Falls around the Clifton Hill area.
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.
