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Get Ready for Orientation

Orientation Week will be held at the Sarnia campus from August 31 to September 4, 2026

Important things to note about Orientation

  • Sessions will take place on campus.
  • Attendance is mandatory
  • Join First day activities to learn about your program on September 8, 2026.
  • The first day of classes for most students is September 9, 2026.
  • Sessions include important information, specifically for new students:
    • Library Services and Academic Integrity
    • Co-op & Career Services
    • GuardMe Health Insurance
    • Housing
    • Study Permits and Visas
    • Keeping our Students Safe
    • Mental Health & Wellness
    • Student Services
    • Tutoring
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Orientation Sessions

All times are in EST/Toronto time.

Sessions are in room E1-207 unless otherwise specified.

8:30 am - 10:00 am
Meet the Centre for Global Engagement team
10:00 am - 11:00am
Student Safety
11:00 am- 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am -11:40 pm
Study Permits and Visas
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Guard Me Health Insurance
12:00 pm
Lunch (Lion's Den B0-201)

8:30 am - 10:00am
Hosing & Accommodation  
10:00 am – 11:30am
Canadian Culture & Student Engagement  
11:30 am- 11: 45 am
Library Services & Academic Integrity  
11:45 am – 12: 00pm
Counselling & Wellness Services
12:00 pm
Lunch (Lion's Den B0-201)

Campus Connection

9:00 am - 9:15 am
Event Registration Gym D1-211
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Welcome & Introduction to Student Services Gym D1-211

Student Morning Sessions:

Blue Agenda

10:00 am-10:30 am
Lunch - (Cafeteria Courtyard)
10:30 am-11:00 am
Student Panel- D1-200 Small Gym
11:00 am-11:30 am
Tech 101- D1-204

Yellow Agenda

10:00 am-10:30 am
Tech 101- D1-204
10:30 am-11:00 am
Lunch - (Cafeteria Courtyard)
11:00 am-11:30 am
Student Panel- D1-200 Small Gym

Green Agenda

10:00 am-10:30 am
Student Panel- D1-200 Small Gym
10:30 am-11:00 am
Tech 101- D1-204
11:00 am-11:30 am
Lunch - (Cafeteria Courtyard)


11:00 am-1:00 pm
Student Services & Community Fair - Cafeteria Main Level
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Tools for a Successful Student - C2-102
12:00/12:30/1:00 pm
Campus Tours (Reception C1 Entrance)
12:30 pm-1:00 pm
Counselling & Wellness - C2-102
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Co-op & Career Overview - C2-114
1:30 pm-2:00 pm
General Education Electives - C2-102
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
Prepare Today, Succeed Tomorrow with Tutoring - C2-114

Drop In:

SAC Mixer- Lions Den (all ages) - B1-201 and B0-201

Drop in to test out our golf simulators, pool tables and get to know your fellow lions

Living in Residence - 1485 London Rd, Sarnia

Gain insights into Facilities, food services and residence life

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Personal Support Worker Program Orientation at Event Centre Ballroom (LI-306)
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mandatory check in Meeting - Computer Lab (B0-157/B0 155)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lambton College Scavengers Hunt (E1-207)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
International Welcome Bag Giveaway (E1-207)

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Excursion: Oil Museum of Canada, Petrolia

Academic Orientation - Mandatory for First Year students provided by Program Coordinators in one of the formats below:

  • In-person – Designated room on campus
  • Virtual – Online Meeting via Microsoft Teams
  • Hy-flex - A combination of in-person and virtual. Students’ choice whether they attend on campus or online via Microsoft Teams

Student Morning Sessions:

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

School of Applied Science, Engineering Technology, Trades, Business and Health Sciences

  • Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDAS) (In-person) - D2-204
  • Construction Carpentry Techniques (CACT) (In-person) - B2-128
  • Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (In-person) - B2-141
  • Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing (PLUM) (In-person) - B2-141
  • Millwright Mechanical Technician (MTIM) (In-person) - B2-182
  • Occupational Health & Safety Management (OHSS) (In-person) - B2-271
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMS) 2 Year (In-person) - B2-246
  • Supply Chain Management (SCGS) 1 year (In-person) - B2-246
  • Welding Techniques (WELD) (In-person) - C2-116
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Environmental Technician - Water and Wastewater System (EWSO) (In-person) - B2-114
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Faculty of Health Sciences Community Services and Business

Faculty of Information Technology, Liberal Studies & Flexible Education

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Software Engineering Technician (AITS) (In-person) - A2-123
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIMS) (In-person) - A2-123
  • Business Administration – Accounting (BACC) (In-person) - D1-200, Gym
  • Business Sustainable Agriculture (BSAS) (In-person) - D1-200, Gym
  • Computer Programmer (CPRO) (In-person) - A2-123
  • Developmental Service Worker (DSWP) (In-person) - B2-182
  • Early Childhood Education (ECEP) (In-person) - C2-116
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OPTA) (In-person) - E1-307B
  • Recreation Therapy (TREC) (In-person) - B2-126
  • Social Service Worker (SSWK) (In-person) - C2-114
1:30 PM- 3:30 PM
  • Electrician Techniques (ELTC) (In-person) - B2-202
  • Electrical Power Distribution & Control Technician (PDCT) (In-person) - B2-202

*School of Nursing (PSWK) will be holding mandatory orientation in-person September 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. They will attend their regularly scheduled classes on September 8.

First Day of 2026 Fall Classes for most students

Microsoft Teams

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

This platform is going to be used to attend classes and to meet with faculty remotely.

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 registration and orientation process.

Additional Contacts

Online Registration & Orientation

SARNIA

Matthew Rose

HOUSING COORDINATOR

Co-op & Career Services

SARNIA CAMPUS

Immigration, Visas, Study & Work Permits

SARNIA

Health Insurance

SARNIA

Centre for Global Engagement

LAMBTON COLLEGE SARNIA

1457 London Road

Sarnia ON N7S 6K4

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