Yes, parking will be free on this day.

Will I get to speak to my academic area?

Yes, your Program Coordinator will be available to answer questions about your program and academic expectations.

I have questions not about my studies (ex. parking, counselling etc.) will that be covered?

Yes, we are here to answer any and all questions and get you set up for your first day. There will be lots of support on-site and contacts provided to help you transition.

Of course, feel free to bring a family member or friend to share the experience.

Barrie Academic Orientation – Liberal Arts, Health, Wellness and Sciences

Name: Barrie Academic Orientation – Liberal Arts, Health, Wellness and Sciences
Start: 2026-01-05T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-05T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Georgian College - Barrie Campus

By Georgian College Orientation Team

Overview

Join us on January 5 at the Barrie Campus for an energizing and informative day designed to set you up for academic success.

Welcome to your academic orientation for the Barrie campus!

Congratulations on becoming a Grizzly and joining the Georgian family. We have a great day planned for you and look forward to meeting you on campus.

We will give you an in-person experience to what your studies will look like and introduce you to our Georgian community!

**Please Note: Orientation schedules are program-specific. Before reviewing the agenda, make sure you’re on the correct Eventbrite page and that your program is listed.

Orientation runs all day, but if you can only join for part of it, don’t miss your Program Breakout Session - it’s the best way to kickstart your academic journey!

Academic Orientation Schedule - Liberal Arts & Health, Wellness and Sciences Programs

8:30 a.m. | Check in (open all day) - Georgian Theatre (Building C)

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. |Welcome Words - Georgian Theatre (Building C)

10:00 a.m. - noon | Program Breakout Session

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Parent & Supporter Session - Georgian Theatre (C Building)

11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Pizza Lunch - The Last Class (A Building), then explore Student Service Fair, take a campus tour, and and join activities in the Gym (J Building).

Program Breakout Sessions - Room Locations

Liberal Arts

EAPC - GAS -Eng for Academic Purposes - TBD

Health, Wellness and Science Programs

BIOT - Biotechnology - Health - TBD
CODA - Communicative Disorders Assist - TBD
DNAS - Dental Assisting (Lvls I & II) - TBD
DNTH - Dental Hygiene (6 semesters) -TBD
DNTM - Denturism - TBD
HBSN - Honours Bach Science Nursing - TBD
MASG - Massage Therapy - TBD
MLBA - Medical Laboratory Assistant - TBD
MLBT - Medical Laboratory Technology - TBD
OPTA - Occ Thr Asst and Phys Thr Asst - TBD
OPTI - Opticianry - TBD
PARA - Paramedic - TBD
PARM - Advanced Care Paramedic - TBD
PHPA - Pre-Health Pathway Diploma-Deg -TBD
PHRM - Pharmacy Technician - TBD
PNRS - Practical Nursing (2.5 yr dip) - TBD
PSWR - Personal Support Worker - TBD

Category: School Activities, Dinner

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Highlights

5 hours 30 minutes
In person

Location

Georgian College - Barrie Campus

1 Georgian Drive

Barrie, ON L4M 3X9 Canada

How do you want to get there?

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Georgian College Orientation Team

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