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CALLING ALL COMMUTER STUDENTS!
Mark your calendars for August 10 - 11, 2024! Commuter Orientation, otherwise known as Comm-O, is specifically designed for commuter students.
Comm-O is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the campus, participate in action-packed days of fun, and make friends before the school year even begins!
What is Commuter Orientation?
Prior to our official Orientation Week, our team hosts Commuter Orientation, or "Comm-O" as we like to call it, which is two days of programming exclusively for our incoming class of commuter students - and yes, you can participate in both O-Week and Comm-O! Here at Victoria College, we aim to provide you with a memorable introduction to university life.
Who is considered a commuter student?
A "commuter" is a student who travels from home in order to get to class every day - in other words, pretty much everyone who does not live in residence! At Vic, we understand that commuter students face unique challenges. Comm-O is designed to help commuter students better connect with the Vic and UofT community while providing an opportunity to engage in an eventful two-day event with your commuter peers!
Activities planned include icebreakers, commuter supports and resources, and an exciting scavenger hunt!
How to get ready for Commuter orientation
How to Make Your Commuter Lifestyle Work for You
The majority of students at Vic commute! To make your commuter lifestyle more enjoyable, here are our two favourite commuter-specific student resources:
WHAT A GREAT GROUP! CHECK OUT YOUR COMMUTING EXPERTS—THE VIC COMMUTER DONS!
Vic is unique in that it provides dons for both residence and commuter students. Dons are upper year mentors and facilitators who are here to help you with personal, academic, financial and social matters. They're perfect for connecting you to resources at the university. Comm Dons are all commuters themselves and give great advice.
WHO’S VOCA? THEY ARE YOUR PANCAKE LOVING OFF CAMPUS ASSOCIATION!
A TERRIFIC TEAM of dedicated students — a group of commuters, working for commuters. Members of VOCA love Victoria College, and work to make the commuter life the best life possible! They aim to spread this enthusiasm to all students, so that when it comes time for each of us to leave, we know that we have played our part in improving the university experience (and have enjoyed it, too!). They are responsible for events such as the traditional free weekly pancake brunches, movie nights, and so much more!
Comm-O Schedule
Saturday, August 12
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Where: Goldring Student Centre
Description: Head over to the Goldring Student Centre to officially sign in for a weekend of fun at Commuter Orientation! Make sure to also pick up a copy of the VOCA Commuter Resource Guide at the registration table.
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Where: Wendy Cecil Atrium (In the Goldring Student Centre)
Description: Following registration, you’ll have the chance to meet fellow commuter students at Victoria College and some of the Orientation team in the Wendy Cecil Atrium.
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Where: Vic Quad
Descriptions: Join us in the Victoria College Quad for some fun physical activities provided by the Victoria College Athletic Association and a shirt tie-dying station.
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Where: Burwash Dining Hall
Descriptions: Following the social, head over to the Burwash Dining Hall for some lunch!
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Where: Around Campus
Descriptions: New to Toronto? New to campus? Join us for a game of Scavenger Hunt which will introduce you to all the important Victoria College attractions, buildings, and facilities while taking part in some exciting team-based challenges!
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Where: Vic Quad
Description: Join us in the Vic Quad for a fun team-building challenge!
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Where: Burwash Dining Hall
Description: Head back over to the Burwash Dining Hall for dinner!
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Where: The Cat’s Eye + Ned’s Café
Description: Come unwind with the Orientation team and your fellow commuters after a long day by joining us for Karaoke in the Cat’s Eye and/or Board Games in Ned’s Café.
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Where: The Cat’s Eye
Description: Feeling restless? Join us in the Cat’s Eye to watch Footloose (1984 version) and cap off an exciting day of activities!
Sunday, august 13
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Where: Goldring Student Centre
Description: Head back over to the Goldring Student Centre with your key and luggage to check-out, but don’t worry! The fun hasn’t ended yet. Storage space will be provided.
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Where: Old Vic
Descriptions: Still feeling a bit unsure about commuting? Looking to get involved next year? Head over to the Old Vic Foyer and Alumni Hall for Commuting 101 with our Campus Life Coordinator, Ali Kehl, and hear later from some of students’ favourite clubs and levies on campus while enjoying pancakes and beverages from VOCA and Caffiends Café!
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Where: Rogers Centre
Description: Take the subway with the Orientation team and your fellow commuters to the Rogers Centre to watch a game of Major League Baseball (MLB), where the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing against the Chicago Cubs. Go Jays!!