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The Orientation Team within Student Success and Engagement (SSE) is excited to begin collaborating with Academic Faculties and campus partners in preparation for Fall 2024 Orientation. We look forward to working with you all to support new students in their transition to Humber College.

Orientation will comprise of virtual pre-arrival events, online guides and resources, program-focused Meet Your Faculty sessions, and on-campus events and activities.   

Outline for Fall 2024 Orientation

July 29 to August 22: The First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientation Team will be offering virtual PAMS. These sessions will welcome and guide students in their transition into Humber over four weeks, providing information on what to expect at college, engagement and support. Pre-arrival mentoring sessions are designed to provide students with an opportunity to have all their orientation questions answered and connect with the FYE Team and their peers before they begin their classes. 

August 28: In partnership with our academic faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at Lakeshore Campus. These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus. 

The International Graduate School (IGS) campus will be hosting their semesterly First Look @ IGS Sessions, in-person and on campus for incoming IGS students only.     

August 29: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at International Graduate School (IGS). These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus.  

We will also be hosting our Virtual Meet Your Faculty sessions for Faculties who have chosen to facilitate them online for North and Lakeshore programs only. 

August 30: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at North Campus. These sessions will be a mix of virtual and in-person, on-campus.  

September 3 to 13: Orientation will host Welcome Stations on campus each day to further support and orient our students to Humber College.   

September 3 to 27: Orientation, with the support of our campus partners, will host Welcome Events for students. This programming will focus on well-being and social connection, and we will continue to promote services and resources available to students throughout their time at Humber. We will reach out to campus partners with further information on how to get involved.   

We welcome feedback from all our partners and appreciate the continued support from the college community.   

If you have not previously been involved with Orientation but would like to partner with us in welcoming students in Fall 2024, please reach out to: 

The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty to assist with the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is taking place from Tuesday, June 18 to Friday, June 21 at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) - North Building. The ceremony schedule by program can be found on the Convocation website. Duties may include gowning, directional, and Convocation Hall support.

There are three shifts available for non-Office of the Registrar staff, and you may sign up for one or more shifts:

• Full Day Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Afternoon Shift: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Evening Shift: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If you are interested in working Convocation, please sign up and fill out your availability on the MS Form by Wednesday, May 15.

Please ensure you obtain approval from your manager if you would like to assist with Convocation during your regularly scheduled shift.

We will also be offering the following orientation dates regarding convocation:

• Thursday, May 16 - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Virtual) Join via MS Teams
• Wednesday, May 22 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (North Campus, room J110)
• Monday, May 27 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (North Campus, room J110)

We appreciate any support during Humber's Convocation to make it memorable for our graduates and guests.

The Degree Breadth Approval Committee is calling for proposals for new breadth elective courses for Humber degree students. For details regarding the process for development of breadth elective courses at Humber, including a step-by-step guide, a searchable inventory of approved breadth courses, a short proposal form, and a variety of resources for developers, please click on the link for our Degree Breadth Approval Committee website: humberdegreebreadth.com

Proposals will be reviewed by the Committee in June and September (depending on the number received).

In order for a proposal to be considered, it must have the support of your department (as indicated by the signature of your Associate Dean/Dean on the form) and be submitted via e-mail to degree.breadth@humber.ca by end of day June 7, 2024.

Chris Irwin
Chair, Degree Breadth Approval Committee