WELCOME TO VIC!
Victoria College Orientation is a great opportunity to become familiar with your new community. Every year we strive to provide you with a wide variety of events that welcome you to our campus!
Click on the buttons below find out how TO GET READY FOR ORIENTATION:
Another way of getting ready for Orientation is to learn the theme because around here, it’s not just a vibe, it’s a whole universe…
This year, we’re inviting you to step into something bigger than ever before.
Get ready to explore, connect, and create your own path in…
are you ready?
WHAT DOES “Victoriaverse” MEAN?
Victoriaverse is our theme for Orientation 2025! Why? Because it represents the exciting possibilities that come with starting university… where every choice you make leads to a different version of your story. It’s about stepping into a vibrant, supportive community where everyone’s path is unique. Especially as an incoming student, it's exciting to think about all the different versions of yourself you're going to meet during your time at university. Who will you be at the end of your years here? Who will you meet? What will you have done? It's thrilling to have so much possibility in front of you, and knowing that it's in your hands to choose what comes next. Change can be a little intimidating, but it also opens the door to building your own unique universe — a universe full of opportunity and discovery. Everyone’s Victoriaverse will look different, and that’s the beauty of it. We can’t wait to see where you take your Victoriaverse!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Orientation is your very first opportunity to explore and engage in Vic’s vibrant community! The Co-Chairs, Executive Team, Leaders, and Transition Mentors passionately work throughout the summer to plan and deliver the warmest possible welcome to all incoming students– something we all received and want to pass on to future generations of Vickies. You can expect a variety of both social and academic-based events that will help prepare you for university while providing spaces to meet like-minded peers! If you have any hesitancy or questions about Orientation, the Co-Chairs are more than happy to address your concerns! You can contact us at vic.orientation@utoronto.ca.
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To register for Orientation 2024, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/JFJhB346nG
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Orientation Week is the main Orientation for all incoming Vic students, including those commuting and living on residence. The week is filled with fun social events and informational sessions to help you get adjusted to university life within your new home at Victoria College.
Residence Orientation occurs on the Sunday before the start of the fall semester. It is designed to give first-year residence students the opportunity to adjust to campus living, interact with floormates, and meet their Dons. It gives the Residence Dons a chance to share important information and give “insider tips” on making the most of university life. Res-O is mandatory for all incoming students planning to live in residence.
Commuter Orientation takes place 3 weeks before Res-O and O-Week and is an additional weekend of scheduled events for commuters. It serves as a first contact opportunity to make friends and get acquainted with university.
International Student Orientation occurs the week before Orientation Week and allows international students to discover Victoria College, the University of Toronto, and the city of Toronto before the start of school! It also serves as an opportunity to meet the International Mentor Team!
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Yes, you can attend as many Orientations that apply to you!
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There are no extra fees associated with Orientation Week - all costs are already included in your tuition fees! However, there are additional fees for both Commuter Orientation and International Student Orientation.
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Please contact the Student Orientation Co-Chair at vic.orientation@utoronto.ca or the Campus Life Coordinator, Ali Kehl, at ali.kehl@utoronto.ca.
REACH OUT!
If you have any questions that were not answered above, Please Contact Us at vic.orientation@utoronto.ca.