International - Toronto

Orientation

Orientation Sessions

Live orientation sessions will be held from January 2 - 5.

These sessions will cover the following important topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Student Services
  • Immigration
  • Health Insurance
  • Mental Health and Overall Wellness
  • Co-op and Career Services
  • Housing
  • Student Safety
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Prepare for success by attending orientation

Session Notes

  • All students registered for Winter 2024 will receive an email with the orientation schedule
  • All sessions from January 2 to January 5 will take place on campus at Lambton College in Toronto at Cestar College
  • Student not in Canada at the time of orientation may choose to join the sessions virtually
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Orientation Sessions Schedule

All times are in EST/Toronto time

The first three days of orientation only need to be attended by students in designated programs. The last day of orientation is for all first year students. Please review the list below to see which days you are supposed to attend the program-specific orientation days:

Tuesday, January 2
Advanced Health Care Leadership (AHCT)
Chemical Laboratory Analysis (LAQT)
Occupational Health & Safety Management (OHST)
Advanced Project Management - Information Technology (PMIT)
Advanced Project Management & Strategic Leadership (PMLT)
Supply Chain Management
Wednesday, January 3
Business Management - Human Resources (BMHR)
Construction Project Management (CPMT)
Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWT)
Financial Services - Investigation & Compliance (FSIT)
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Management (FSQT)
Marketing Management - Digital Media (MMDT)
Thursday, January 4
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIMT)
Business Management (BMAN)
Business (BSNT)
Computer Programmer (CPCT)
DevOps for Cloud Computing (DOCT)
English as a Second Language (ESLT)
Full Stack Software Development (FSDT)
Marketing Management - Professional Sales (MMPT)
Quality Engineering Management (QEMT)
See Daily Schedules

Microsoft Teams

The Microsoft Teams platform is used to attend classes virtually and to meet with faculty remotely. This platform will also be used on Thursday, January 4 to attend the online 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

Daily Schedules

Programs to Attend

If no programs are listed in the Programs to Attend column, then that means the session is open to all students in the following programs: AHCT, LAQT, OHST, PMIT, PMLT, SCMT.

    Toronto Orientation - Day 1
    TimeSession
    		Location & Programs to Attend
    9 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.WelcomeAtrium, 271 Building
    9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Canadian Culture & Transportation - WIL Room, 271 Building
    Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
    Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
    • SCMT - Room 126
    • LAQT - Room 127
    • PMIT - Room 128
    10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.BREAK 
    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Academic IntegrityWIL Room, 271 Building
    Immigration & WellnessAtrium, 271 Building
    11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Director's WelcomeWIL Room, 271 Building
    11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Lunch Break271 Building - light refreshments will be provided
    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Academic IntegrityWIL Room, 271 Building
    Immigration & WellnessAtrium, 271 Building
    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Canadian Culture & Transportation - WIL Room, 271 Building
    Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
    Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
    • PMLT - Room 126
    • OHST - Room 127
    2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Canadian Culture & TransportationWIL Room, 271 Building
    Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
    3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Break - Kahoot Games & PrizesAtrium, 271 Building - in-person only
    4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor & Program Coordinator271 Building
    • AHCT - Room 225
    • OHST - Room 127
    • PMIT - Room 127
    • PMLT - Room 130
    • SCMT - Room 126

    Programs to Attend

    If no programs are listed in the Programs to Attend column, then that means the session is open to all students in the following programs: BMHT, CPMT, FPWT, FSIT, FSQT, MMDT.

      Toronto Orientation - Day 2
      TimeSession
      		Location & Programs to Attend
      9 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.WelcomeAtrium, 271 Building
      9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Student Services WIL Room, 271 Building
      Canadian Culture & Transportation
      		Atrium, 271 Building
      Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
      • FPWT - Room 126
      • BMHT - Room 127
      10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.BREAK 
      10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Immigration & WellnessWIL Room, 271 Building
      Academic Integrity & Student Success
      		Atrium, 271 Building
      11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Director's WelcomeAtrium, 271 Building
      11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Lunch Break271 Building - light refreshments will be provided
      12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Immigration & WellnessWIL Room, 271 Building
      Academic Integrity
      		Atrium, 271 Building
      1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Student Services
      		WIL Room, 271 Building
      Canadian Culture & TransportationAtrium, 271 Building
      Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
      • FSIT - Room 126
      • CPMT - Room 127
      2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Student ServicesWIL Room, 271 Building
      Canadian Culture & Transportation
      		Atrium, 271 Building
      Canadian Culture & Transportation
      		271 Building
      • MMDT - Room 126
      • FSQT - Room 127
      3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Break - Kahoot Games & PrizesAtrium, 271 Building - in-person only
      4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor & Program Coordinator271 Building
      • FPWT - Room 126
      • BMHT - Room 127
      • MMDT - Room 128
      • FSIT - Room 130
      • FSQT - Room 223
      • CPMT - Room 225

       

      Programs to Attend

      If no programs are listed in the Programs to Attend column, then that means the session is open to all students in the following programs: AIMT, BMAT, BSNT, CPCT, DOCT, ESLT, FSDT, MMPT, QEMT.

        Toronto Orientation - Day 3
        TimeSession
        		Location & Programs to Attend
        9 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.WelcomeAtrium, 271 Building
        9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Canadian Culture & Transportation - WIL Room, 271 Building
        Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
        Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
        • FSDT - Room 126
        • BMAT - Room 127
        • MMPT - Room 128
        • AIMT - Room 130
        10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.BREAK 
        10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Academic IntegrityWIL Room, 271 Building
        Immigration & WellnessAtrium, 271 Building
        11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Director's WelcomeWIL Room, 271 Building
        11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Lunch Break271 Building - light refreshments will be provided
        12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Academic IntegrityWIL Room, 271 Building
        Immigration & WellnessAtrium, 271 Building
        1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Canadian Culture & Transportation - WIL Room, 271 Building
        Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
        Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
        • CPCT - Room 126
        • DOCT - Room 127
        2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Canadian Culture & TransportationWIL Room, 271 Building
        Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
        Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor271 Building
        • QEMT - Room 126
        3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Break - Kahoot Games & PrizesAtrium, 271 Building - in-person only
        4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.Meet your Co-op & Career Advisor & Program Coordinator271 Building
        • AIMT - Room 126
        • DOCT - Room 127
        • MMPT - Room 128
        • BMAT - Room 130
        • BSNT - Room 221
        • CPCT - Room 223
        • FSDT - Room 225
        • QEMT - Room 232
        • ESLT - Room 233

        Toronto Orientation - Day 4
        TimeSession
        		Location
        9 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.WelcomeAtrium, 271 Building
        9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.Housing & Accommodation Tips, Keeping Students SafeWIL Room, 271 Building
        APA Academic WorkshopAtrium, 271 Building
        Student Portals by Student ServicesRoom 112, 271 Building
        10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.BREAK 
        10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.Student Portals by Student ServicesWIL Room, 271 Building
        Housing & Accommodation Tips, Keeping Students SafeAtrium, 271 Building
        APA Academic WorkshopRoom 112, 271 Building
        11 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.BREAK 
        11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.APA Academic WorkshopWIL Room, 271 Building
        Student Portals by Student ServicesAtrium, 271 Building
        Housing & Accommodation Tips, Keeping Students SafeRoom 112, 271 Building
        12 p.m. - 1 p.m.LUNCH BREAK271 Building - Light refreshments provided
        1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Meet a Canadian Police OfficerAtrium, 271 Building
        1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.BREAK 
        2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Part-Time JobsWIL Room, 271 Building
        Campus SafetyAtrium, 271 Building
        Guard.me InsuranceRoom 112, 271 Building
        2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.BREAK 
        2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Campus SafetyWIL Room, 271 Building
        Guard.me InsuranceAtrium, 271 Building
        Part-Time JobsRoom 112, 271 Building
        3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.BREAK 
        3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.Guard.me InsuranceWIL Room, 271 Building
        Part-Time JobsAtrium, 271 Building
        Campus SafetyRoom 112, 271 Building
        4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Scavenger Hunt for PricesMeet in the Atrium, 271 Building - in-person only

        Non-Academic Opportunities

        In addition to the scheduled events, students can also learn about off-campus organizations, student groups, and volunteer opportunities throughout the week.

        Be sure to check out:

        • Extracurricular activities
        • Student groups
        • Banks, cellular plans
        • Community organizations
        • Student volunteer opportunities

        Contact Us

        Need Assistance?

        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 orientationinfo@cestarcollege.com.

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

        Access the Learning Management System

        The Cestar College Learning Management System is called Moodle. This is where students will find resources and news, and they will also access all course pages and program materials from this system.

        Enter Moodle

        Additional Contacts

        Online Registration & Orientation

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        Travel

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        Immigration, Visas, Study & Work Permits

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        Housing

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        Tutoring Services

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        Mentorship Program

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        GuardMe Health Insurance

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        Co-op & Careers

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        Academic Integrity

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        Sports & Recreation

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        I.T. Support

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