Welcome, first-year Marauders!
We believe university is a time to transform your ideas and ignite change in both yourself and your fellow first-year students. We invite you to discover your potential, make connections, explore new ways of learning and start making an impact through our orientation programming. Most programs take place in the summer, with some longer programs continuing throughout the year.
Tools and Resources
RECOMMENDED READING

“Self-talk (a poem inverse)” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (third place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."

In-person exams aren’t as scary as you think
This year, we’ve learned that many of you might feel anxious or overwhelmed about in-person exams. For example, in a...

“Bated Breath” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (second place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."

“horn of plenty” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (first place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."