AC Day 1

Kick off your school year at AC Day 1 on Monday, May 6, 2024!

Find community and support at AC Day 1! New students, join your Program Orientation to learn more about your classes and meet your professors. New and returning Ottawa students are encouraged to take part in the social activities that we have throughout the day!

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New Students: Classes will only be suspended on AC Day 1 for incoming Level 1 learners at the Ottawa Campus (this excludes apprenticeship students) so that you can attend Program Orientation and take part in AC Day 1 workshops and social activities. Classes will return to regular schedule the following day. Please check your schedule on ACSIS.

Returning Students: Classes for returning upper-level students will not be suspended, but you are invited to participate in AC Day 1 activities as your schedules allow. Please check your schedule on ACSIS.


What’s in store

Join us on campus for AC Day 1! New students, join your profs and classmates for your scheduled Program Orientation. The rest of the day is up to you – create your own AC Day 1 experience by choosing from activities that interest you!

Program Orientation: Level 1 learners at the Ottawa Campus, you will be contacted by your Program Coordinator via email with specific details about where your Program Orientation will be hosted (i.e., a unique Zoom meeting link, via their Brightspace Homeroom, or in-person, on-campus) closer to AC Day 1. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Coordinator.

Supports and Social Activities: These activities, open to new and returning winter students, were selected to help prepare you for the classroom, teach you something new, and give you an opportunity to have fun – there’s something for everyone!

Program OrientationProgram Orientation (For New Students)