Orientation Week
Make Your First Week at U of G Unforgettable
Orientation Week is a week you don't want to miss!
Whether you’re living off-campus or in residence, your Orientation Week will kick off with community socials, dinner, and the opening welcome hosted by Student Experience & Student Affairs.
Orientation Week (O-Week) 2026 will take place from Friday, September 4 to Saturday, September 12. You can learn more in the START Guide (login required).
Orientation Week only occurs in the Fall semester. Undergraduate students starting in the Winter semester attend Snow Days Orientation.
Orientation Week Events
Throughout Orientation Week there will be over 250 events run by student clubs and departments across campus. Events include everything from small close-knit socials to the large Pep Rally. With so many campus members involved in running events in O-Week we promise you’ll find events that will help you meet other Gryphons, get involved with something that interests you, and learn more about your program.
O-Week events are posted on GryphLife.ca and the I Am A Gryphon App.
Additional Orientation Programs
START Indigenous
August
This orientation program for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students helps you and your family members learn more about life at U of G and the academic, financial, social, and cultural supports available. Meet the Indigenous Student Centre staff and other students who will be at your side throughout your journey.
START International
August and January
This orientation program for international students, exchange students and out-of-country Canadians helps you make connections and settle into your new home before Orientation Week begins. It features info sessions about academic life, resources to help you succeed, space to meet and connect with upper year students and staff, and campus tours and social gatherings.
START Accessible
August
An orientation program for students who are registering with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in order to access disability related academic supports. The program will help students learn about the resources available through SAS, how to access accommodations and an opportunity to meet and connect with students and staff.
Looking to speak with someone about O-Week?
Contact:
Jack Fisher
Coordinator, Orientation Programs
Student Experience
orientation@uoguelph.ca
