Orientation | Yukon University

Orientation activities

Whether you are a new or returning student, studying online or in-person, you are welcome to join us for the Fall 2024 YukonU Orientation Day on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 9am to 3pm.

You will not want to miss this awesome day as we have got a lot planned for you including a warm welcome from our staff and students, a campus tour, healthy lunch, a chance to meet other students, fun activities and a draw for some great prizes! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to studentlife@yukonu.ca.

You can now sign up for the Fall 2024 Orientation Day

Schedule of events

Welcome

9:30am - 10am | the Kaff

Join us for a warm welcome from our YukonU Elders, staff and students.

Meet and greet

10am - 11am | Classrooms

Meet your fellow students and faculty members for an hour of games, information and Q&A.

Campus tours

11am - 12pm | Ayamdigut Campus

Explore the campus to learn about the services and spaces available to all students.

Lunch

12pm - 1pm | the Kaff

Enjoy a BBQ lunch and recharge for the afternoon social activities.

Hand Games

1pm - 2pm | the Pit

Learn and play Dene Hand Games with your fellow students at the Pit! This is a drop-in activity.

Adventure in the Woods

2pm - 3pm | YukonU trails

Join the Yukon Conservation Society to learn about the different trails around Ayamdigut campus and explore our beautiful landscape. Registration required but drop-in may be available.

Campfire Games

2pm - 4pm | Roddy's Camp

Join us at Roddy's Camp to play some games, roast marshmallows, and hang out with your fellow students. This is a drop-in activity.

Wildlife Preserve Tour

1:45pm - 5pm | Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Hop on the bus and join the tour to the Wildlife Preserve with your fellow students. Explore the different Yukon wildlife species and spend an afternoon of fun. Registration is required for this activity.

Monday

2

Labour Day holiday

Tuesday

3

Orientation Day!
9:00am - 5pm

Wednesday

4

First-day coffee with Student Union
8:30am - 10am
The Pit

Lawn Games
12pm - 1pm
Innovation Commons

First-day coffee with Student Union
3:30pm - 5pm
The Pit

Thursday

5

Campfire Opening Day
12pm - 2pm
Roddy's Camp

IT orientation workshop
12pm - 1pm
A2702

Friday

6

Free Write Friday
11:45am - 1:15pm
A2103

Movie Night
5pm - 7pm
Student Lounge

Monday

9

Student vs Faculty and Staff Soccer
12pm - 1pm
Gym

Tuesday

10

YukonU Choir Session
12pm - 1:05pm
A2402

Wednesday

11

Campus Resources Fair Ice Crean Social
12pm - 1pm
The Pit

Thursday

12

Campfire
Every Thursday
12pm - 2pm
Roddy's Camp

IT orientation workshop
12pm - 1pm
A2702

Friday

13

Karaoke Night
6pm - 9pm
Student Lounge

New student checklist

This checklist will help guide you through the start of your studies at Yukon University:

Refer to your Letter of Acceptance to confirm the first day of your classes.

Familiarize yourself with other Important Dates.

Register for your courses online. Be sure to register early as enrolment in most courses is limited and courses may fill quickly.

Sign up for Fall 2024 Orientation Day

Refer to your Letter of Acceptance for payment deadline fees. For more information on payments, withdrawals and refunds please refer to our money matters page.

Apply to Campus Housing online

Purchase text book(s) from the Campus Store online, or in-person at Ayamdigut.

Order your student ID card.

Apply for financial supports and student awards.

Explore your online learning tools: Moodle, Office365, Zoom, etc.

Familiarize yourself with University expectations.

Connect with your YukonU Student Union. The student union is here to support you, please reach out at any time!

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