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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 a day 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!
get ready for Commuter orientation here:
Comm-O Day Schedule
Saturday July 25
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Where: Goldring Student Centre Lobby
Head over to the Goldring Student Center to sign in for Commuter Orientation Day.
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Where: Wendy Cecil Atrium (In the Goldring Student Centre)
After registration, you'll have the chance to meet incoming commuter students and some of the orientation team in the Wendy Cecil Atrium.
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Where:
Hear about commuter life at Vic from upper year commuter students as they share tips & tricks from their experiences!
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Where: Cat’s Eye
Enjoy the famous Victoria Off-Campus Association (VOCA) pancakes while learning about various commuter resources provided at Victoria College and picking up some commuter-friendly snacks at the Cat's Eye Lounge in Goldring Student Center.
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Where: Around Vic Campus
Join us for a fun scavenger hunt to discover Victoria College's campus and hidden gems.
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Where: Vic Quad
Create flower crowns (& other crafts) as a throwback to 2016.
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Where: Vic Quad
Play causal sports with your fellow commuter students, including spike ball, soccer, volleyball and more.
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Where: Wymilwood Lounge
Have a chance to decompress while cuddled in by fluffy puppies!
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Where: Vic Quad
Break the ice with all time favourite team-building activities in Victoria College's Quad!
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Where: Burwash Dining Hall
Experience the residence dining hall for a dinner at the Burwash Dining Hall.
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Where: Goldring Student Center, Cat's Eye
End on a high note by sharing your talents & hobbies or simply do karaoke while enjoying some light refreshments.
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!
