Orientation Sessions
Orientation Week is held on campus in Sarnia between from August 25 to August 29.
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 2.
- The first day of classes for all students is September 3.
- Sessions include important information specifically for new students:
- Academic Integrity
- Co-op & Career Services
- GuardMe Health Insurance
- Housing
- Study Permits and Visas
- Keeping our Students Safe
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Student Services
- Tutoring
Orientation Sessions
All times are in EST/Toronto time
Sessions are in room D1-204 unless otherwise specified.
- 8:30 am - Meet the Centre for Global Engagement
- 9:30 am - Student Safety
- 10:30 am - Study Permits and Visas
- 11:10 am - Y Settlement Services
- 11:15 am - Guard.me Health Insurance
- 12:00 pm - Lunch (Lion’s Den B0-201)
- 12:00-2:00 pm - Community Engagement Tables in Upper Cafeteria
- 9:00 am - Canadian Culture & Student Engagement
- 10:00 am - Study Tips and Time Management
- 10:20 am - Student Health and Wellness
- 10:40 am - Academic Integrity
- 11:00 am - Housing & Accommodation
- 12:00 pm - Lunch (Lion’s Den B0-201)
- 1:30 pm - Lambton College Amazing Race
- 3:00 pm - International Welcome Bag Giveaway (E1-209)
- 8:30am–10:00 am – Supply Chain Management (SCMS) program orientation (Hybrid*) E1-207
*Students who are waiting a visa decision will receive a Teams link to join the program orientation virtually by email sent to their myLambton account on August 25. Students who have a visa are expected to join the program orientation in person.
Campus Connection
- 10:00 am - Event Registration Gym D1-211
- 10:15-10:45 am - Welcome & Student Services Gym D1-211
Student Morning Sessions:
Blue Agenda
- 11:00 am-11:30 am -Lunch in Courtyard
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm – Student Panel D1-200 Small Gym
- 12:00-12:30 pm – Tech 101 D1-204
Yellow Agenda
- 11:00 am-11:30 am - Tech 101 D1-204
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm – Lunch in Courtyard
- 12:00-12:30 pm – Student Panel D1-200 Small Gym
Green Agenda
- 11:00 am-11:30 am - Student Panel D1-200 Small Gym
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm – Tech 101 D1-204
- 12:00-12:30 pm – Lunch in Courtyard
1:00/1:30/2:00 Campus Tours (West Entrance C1)
1:00/2:00 City of Sarnia Bus Tour (East Entrance C2)
2:00-2:30 pm Living in Residence (North Entrance E1)
3:00-6:00 pm SAC Mixer in the Den (B0-201)
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Personal Support Worker Program Orientation at Event Centre Ballroom (LI-306)
- 9:30–10:00 am Tech 101 (Virtual)
- 10:15–10:45 am Co-op and Career (Virtual)
- 11:00–11:30 am Accessibility – Tools for a Successful Student (Virtual)
- 11:45 am–12:15 pm Counselling & Wellness Services (Virtual)
- 12:30–12:45 pm Student Life at Lambton (Virtual)
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Resume Workshop – Presented by Co-op and Career Services (E2-322, E2-324, E2-326)
- 1:00 – 4:00 pm Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic (E1-209)
- 9:00 pm SAC Pub Night in Lion’s Den (B0-201)
- 8:30 – 10:00 am Business Analytics (BANS) program orientation (Hybrid*) E1-207
- 8:30 – 10:00 am Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSS) program orientation (Online Only*)
*Students who are waiting a visa decision will receive a Teams link to join the program orientation virtually by email sent to their myLambton account on August 25. Students who have a visa are expected to join the program orientation in person.
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Walking Tour of Downtown Sarnia – Meet at Sarnia Library (124 Christina St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 8E1)
- 2:00 - 4:00pm Drop-in PlayStation and Sports Simulators in SAC Lounge
First Day Orientation
Mandatory Academic Orientation for First Year Students with Program Coordinators
- In-person – Designated room on campus
- Virtual – Online meting via Microsoft Teams
- Hyflex- Meeting is in-person and virtual. Student can attend virtually or in person
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Faculty of Health Sciences Community Services and Business
Faculty of Information Technology, Liberal Studies & Flexible Education
- Business Sustainable Agriculture BSAS (B2-128)
- Computer Programmer CPRO & Full Stack Software Development FSDS (A2-106)
- Communicative Disorders Assistant CDAS (D2-201)
- Early Childhood Education ECEP (C2-116)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant OPTA (E1-311)
- Paramedic PARA (B1-215)
- Pharmacy Technician PHRM (E1-209)
- Social Service Worker SSWK (E1-207)
- Recreation Therapy TREC (B2-126)
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
School of Applied Science, Engineering Technology and Trades
- Construction Carpentry Techniques CACT (K1-125 Skilled Trades)
- Electrician Techniques ELTC (E1-209)
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management FSQS (Hyflex) B2-126
- Heating, Refrigeration & AC HVAC & Mechanical Techniques Plumbing PLUM (B2-202)
- Millwright Mechanical Technician MTIM (C2-102)
- Welding Techniques WELD (C2-116)
*School of Nursing (PSW) will be holding mandatory orientation August 28 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- First Day of 2025 Fall Classes for all students
Session Recordings
Will be posted during Orientation Week.
Microsoft Teams
This platform is also going to be used to attend classes and to meet with faculty remotely.
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 registration and orientation process.
Additional Contacts
Online Registration & Orientation
SARNIA & OTTAWA
Housing & Accommodation
SARNIA
Co-op & Career Services
SARNIA CAMPUS
Immigration, Visas, Study & Work Permits
SARNIA
Health Insurance
SARNIA & OTTAWA
Centre for Global Engagement
LAMBTON COLLEGE SARNIA
1457 London Road
Sarnia ON N7S 6K4