International - Ottawa

Orientation

Orientation Sessions

In-person orientation sessions will be held from April 29 - May 3.

Important things to note about Orientation:

  • All in person sessions will take place in the Amphitheatre (unless otherwise stated).
  • Be sure to attend the day that has been assigned to your program.
  • Students awaiting their visa decision at the time of orientation may watch the session recordings that will be posted later in the week.
  • Classes begin Monday, May 6.
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Prepare for success by attending orientation

Orientation Sessions Schedule

All times are in EST/Toronto time

8:30 a.m.
Welcome from the Lambton Ottawa Centre for Graduate Studies
8:45 a.m.
Introduction to International Education
9 a.m.
Student Support Services
9:30 a.m.
Housing & Accommodation
10 a.m.
Transportation & Getting Around Ottawa
10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m.
Student Panel with Q&A
11:15 a.m.
Sexual Assault & Violence & Mental Health Supports
11:45 a.m.
Canadian Culture & Student Engagement
12:15 p.m.
Navigating Lambton's Computer & Information Systems
12:45 p.m.
LUNCH - served in the multi-purpose room
1:15 p.m.
Campus Tour - departs from the atrium

Join us for social events off-campus and network with your new classmates.

12 p.m.
Soccer Drop-in
3 p.m.
Parliament Tour
6:30 p.m.
Movie Tuesday

Group 1

Students from the following programs will attend Wednesday's morning session:

  • Business Analytics (BAMO)
  • Full Stack Software Development (FSDO)
  • Global Business Management (GBBO)
  • Hospitality Management (HAMO)

Morning Session

8:30 a.m.
Guard.me Health Insurance
9 a.m.
Study Permits & Visas
10 a.m.
CCI Newcomer Programming
10:15 a.m.
Ottawa Police
10:45 a.m.
Ottawa Fire

Group 2

Students from the following programs will attend Wednesday's afternoon session:

  • Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWO)
  • Marketing Management - Digital Media (MMMO)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMO)

Afternoon Session

11:15 am.
Ottawa Police
11:45 a.m.
Ottawa Fire
12:15 p.m.
CCI Newcomer Programming
12:30 p.m.
Guard.me Health Insurance
1 p.m.
Study Permits & Visas

Program orientation sessions will be delivered in a hyflex format. Those in Canada will attend in-person and those still abroad can join virtually. You will receive your program orientation Teams link by email to your mylambton email on April 22.

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Marketing Management - Digital Media (MMMO) - Room G-101
Full Stack Software Development (FSDO) - Room G-104
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ID Card & Orientation Pack Giveaway - Multi-Purpose Room
Service Canada SIN Clinic - Multi-Purpose Room
6 p.m.
Welcome Mixer

Program orientation sessions will be delivered in a hyflex format. Those in Canada will attend in-person and those still abroad can join virtually. You will receive your program orientation Teams link by email to your mylambton email on April 22.

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Business Analytics (BAMO) - Room G-101
Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPW)) - Room G-102
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hospitality Management (HAMO) - Room G-103
Supply Chain Management (SCMO) - Room G-104
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Global Business Management (GBBO) - Room G-105

Session Recordings

  • Will be posted at the end of Orientation Week

Microsoft Teams

The Microsoft Teams platform is used to attend classes virtually and to meet with faculty remotely. This platform will also be used when attending virtual orientation sessions.

If you are a first-year student, we recommend you download Microsoft Teams on the device you will be using for classwork. This will allow you to attend the orientation sessions while also setting you up to begin attending classes remotely.

Helpful Links

Contact Us

Connect through WhatsApp

Check your personal email for an invitation to join our Official WhatsApp Groups - organized by program area. If you haven't received the link or need assistance with registration, please email orientation@lambtoncollege.ca.

Please be aware that these WhatsApp groups are supported by student ambassadors who only answer questions related to the online orientation and registration process.

Additional Contacts

Online Registration & Orientation

SARNIA & OTTAWA

Housing & Accommodation

OTTAWA CAMPUS

Co-op & Career Services

OTTAWA CAMPUS

Health Insurance

SARNIA & OTTAWA

Lambton College Ottawa

CENTRE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

613-462-8431

233 Main Street

Ottawa ON, K1S 1C4