Orientation 2026 Schedule
Mandatory Orientation Days
Wednesday, September 2
Orientation Headquarters:
Room 101 (Ground Floor) is your Orientation Headquarters and your go-to spot throughout Orientation Week. This is where you’ll check in, pick up your swag bag and student ID, and find answers to any questions you may have. If you’re ever unsure where to go or what to do next, just head to Room 101 – our Orientation team will be happy to help! Orientation Headquarters will be open during all scheduled Orientation event times.
| Time (Eastern Daylight) | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Student Supports Assembly Learn about Michener's services and supports. The supports staff will be here to answer all of your question! | Online |
| 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | Clubs Event Immediately after the Student Supports Assembly, learn about the different clubs at Michener. Get involved and stay connected! Stay on the same Microsoft Teams meeting. | Online |
| 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Break and Commute Time | - |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Orientation Kickoff Meet your Orientation Coordinators, Tiana and Maria, for a warm welcome and an overview of everything you can expect during Orientation. | In Person - Room 101 |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ice Breaker Activities – Participate in mini-games and activites while getting to know more about your peers! Room: TBD Scavenger Hunt Map – Explore the campus at your own pace and discover key locations while earning raffle entries! Campus Tours – Take a guided tour and get familiar with classrooms, study spaces, and key student resources. Meeting point: Ground floor foyer. | In Person |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Trivia Night Bring your thinking cap and your spirit for a night of laughs, trivia, and prizes! | In Person - Schatz Hall |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Movie Night Relax, grab your favourite snacks, and join us online for a movie night with your fellow classmates! | Online - Discord |
| 7:30 PM | Prize Giveaway Join us as we announce the winners of Trivia Night! | In Person - Michener Auditorium |
Thursday, September 3
| Time (Eastern Daylight) | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | MRS Orientation Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology. Radiology Technology, Radiation Therapy | U of T Health Sciences Building (HS), 155 College Street, Toronto, Ontario |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | MRS students travel to Michener. | - |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Program-Specific Orientation (Michener Specific Programs) — details by program. Learn more about your program and meet the faculty. It will cover everything you need to know before your first day at Michener. Cardiovascular Perfusion – Room TBD Chiropody – Room TBD Genetics – Room TBD Medical Laboratory Science – Room TBD MRI 1D – Room TBD Respiratory Therapy – Room TBD Ultrasound – Room TBD Nuclear Medicine – Room TBD Radiology Technology – Room TBD Radiation Therapy – Room TBD CHASM and Cytology Program-Specific Orientation will occur during the 1st week of September (details to follow). | In Person |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Tips from Upper Year Students Join the Upper Year students as they share their advice and experiences at Michener! Feel free to ask questions and find out more about your program. Stay in the same room as your Program-Specific Orientation. Pizza lunch to be provided and distributed. | In Person |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Clubs Event Get to know the clubs at Michener and sign-up to join during our in-person clubs event! Participate in activities for entries into our raffle and win amazing prizes! | In Person - Michener Gymnasium |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Campus Cookout Meet your peers while enjoying an outdoor lunch! Participate in a variety of mini-activities set up for the entire afternoon. | In Person - Michener Patio |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Movie Night Relax, grab your favourite snacks, and join us online for a movie night with your fellow classmates! | Online - Discord |
| 7:30 PM | Prize Giveaway Join us as we announce the winners of our Clubs Event raffle! | In Person - TBD |
Friday, September 4
| Time (Eastern Daylight) | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Your LMS: A deeper dive into MichBrite Learn how to navigate your online courses through this guided tour of our Michbrite, Michener’s Learning Management System powered by D2L’s Brightspace! Join the MS Teams meeting. | Online - MS Teams |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Welcome to the LRC: Resources for your success Join us as we introduce Michener’s Learning Resource Collaboratory! More than just a library, the LRC is a place where students can study, interact, and collaborate with peers, as well as access information and e-resources! | Online - MS Teams |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Break and commute time. | - |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Puppy Play Take a break, de-stress, and spend some time playing with adorable puppies! This is a registered event, so claim your spot quickly! | In Person - Michener Gymnasium |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Brush Hour Get creative with a guided painting session with some snacks. | In Person - Schatz Hall |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Movie Night Relax, grab your favourite snacks, and join us online for a movie night with your fellow classmates! | Online - Discord |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00PM | Bar Night Kick back for an evening of board games, light bites, drinks, and great conversations with faculty, staff, and your new classmates. | TBD |
| 9:00 PM | Prize Giveaway All prize winners will be contacted by email following Orientation! | - |