Start your CapU journey with three weeks of community, connection and campus events — beginning August 20!
Fall 2025 Main Campus Orientation Schedule
We’re thrilled to invite you to three exciting weeks of Orientation programming beginning August 20.
Whether you're new to CapU or returning after a break, our events are designed to help you feel prepared, connected, and confident as you begin your academic journey.
Orientation eLearn module
Start your CapU journey right here with our pre-orientation module for new students. Here you can build your university and campus knowledge, get important information about student support services and resources, and learn about ways to get involved in campus life.
CapU Orientation offers a range of core and optional activities to get you ready to start your journey with us. It's for all new students! Register below and follow us on social media @capustudentlife to ensure you don't miss out.
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, August 20 & Wednesday, August 27
Location: On Campus
Time: 10:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us on campus for two energizing days packed with learning, connection, and fun.
- Attend skill-building workshops
- Hear directly from faculty at our Faculty Panel
- Enjoy a free lunch and browse the Student Services Fair
- Win prizes and make new friends
- Take a campus tour and pick up your Cap Card
Date: August 28
Location: Online
If you can’t make it to Welcome Wednesdays, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with virtual workshops offering essential tips, tools, and resources for a strong start.
Date: Tuesday, September 2
Location: On Campus
Mark your calendar for CapU’s biggest event of the year!
Classes start at 4 p.m., so you can enjoy:
- Program Orientation sessions
- A lively campus-wide celebration
- Free lunch and new student swag
- CapU Rec & Well-Being Zone
- Indigenous craft market
- Discovery Fair—and much more!
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More Events to Kick Off Your Semester
The excitement doesn’t stop after the CapU Street Party! Keep the momentum going with these fun, community-building events designed to help you connect, unwind and feel right at home at CapU.
Date: Wednesday, September 3
Location: On Campus
Ease into the semester with our first Wellness Wednesday of the year! Join us for an energizing social experience featuring fun icebreakers and great conversations. It’s the perfect way to meet fellow students, de-stress, and focus on well-being as you start your academic journey.
Date: Thursday, September 4
Location: On Campus
Let’s get the semester started right—with games, prizes, and free food! This lively event is a chance for new students to meet each other, connect with student mentors, and share a few laughs in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Date: Thursday, September 11
Location: On Campus
Love a good mystery? Put your detective skills to the test in The Great Campus Heist—an interactive campus-wide game where you’ll uncover clues, solve puzzles, and explore the secrets of CapU. Whether you’re a fan of escape rooms or just love a challenge, this is a can’t-miss event for curious minds and campus adventurers.