Part 2
Save the date and join us on September 2, 2025 for New Student Orientation!
We officially welcome you on campus! Attend your program orientation to learn what to expect as you start your program, meet your instructors and other students! View our orientation schedules for Medicine Hat and Brooks Campus.
| Event Times & Locations | Event Details |
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| 8:30 am – 8:45 am Student Arrival – Main entrance | When you arrive on campus, our friendly staff will help guide you in the right direction. Make your way to the main entrance and we will show you to your program orientation location! |
| 9:00 am – 9:20 am – Welcome Presentation - Cafeteria | We’re so excited to welcome you to MHC! Join us for a welcome speech from MHC Vice President Academic & Provost, Nancy Brown. You will also hear from our Student Association, Student Success Coordinator and Brooks Campus Administrator. |
| 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Program Orientation |
Join your program orientation to meet your instructors and classmates and learns what to expect over the year. It will help you feel prepared to face your first day of classes!
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| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – LUNCH - Cafeteria |
Who doesn’t love free food? Join us for some free lunch and spend some time visiting with your new classmates! |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Residence Orientation – Location TBD | MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS LIVING IN RESIDENCE Meet the residence team and learn more about your new home, receive valuable advice for building strong relationships with your fellow residents, and learn about on campus housing rules and regulations. |
*This schedule is tenative and subject to change.
| Event Times & Locations | Event Details |
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| 9:15 am - Student Arrival - Centennial Hall (Group A) | When you arrive on campus, our friendly staff and student ambassadors will help guide you in the right direction. No need to worry about paying for parking that day, just find a spot and come on in! |
| 9:30 am – 9:50 am – Welcome Presentation – MHC Theatre (Group A) | We’re so excited to welcome you to MHC! Start your day with a welcome speech and information from your SAMHC President, Maria Solorzano. |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Program Orientation – (Group A) |
Join your program orientation to meet your instructors and classmates and learn what to expect over the year. It will help you feel prepared to face your first day of classes!
*Orientations for these programs will include lunch and activities until 1:30pm. |
| 11:15 am - Student Arrival - Centennial Hall (Group B) | When you arrive on campus, our friendly staff and student ambassadors will help guide you in the right direction. No need to worry about paying for parking that day, just find a spot and come on in! |
| 11:30 am – 11:50 am – Welcome Presentation – MHC Theatre (Group B) | We’re so excited to welcome you to MHC! Start your day with a welcome speech and information from your SAMHC President, Maria Solorzano. |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – LUNCH– Outside main entrance (Group A & B) |
Who doesn’t love free food? Join us for a live DJ and something hot off the grill while you spend some time visiting with your new classmates.
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| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Program Orientation (Group B) |
Join your program orientation to meet your instructors and classmates and learn what to expect over the year. It will help you feel prepared to face your first day of classes!
Students will be sent a link for any orientations offered virtually. |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Academic Advising |
Last Minute Advising Support with our Academic Advisors at the Academic Advising desk. |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Residence Orientation | Mandatory for all students staying in Residence, more info will be sent from Residence Office. |
| Online Program Orientation: |
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| SAMHC Welcome Back Event – Date and Time TBD |
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