Welcome to all the new and returning students at Aurora College! We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus for the start of the Fall 2025-2026 semester.
Our faculty and staff have put together a series of events to help you get your feet at your campus.
Whether you’re in Fort Smith, Inuvik or Yellowknife, faculty and staff want to equip you with everything you need for a successful academic year. Please see the series of events below, listed by campus
August 25
8:30 am – Coffee, Tea and Snacks @ Foyer
9:00 am – Prayer and Welcome, President’s Welcoming Message, Elders & Staff Welcoming Remarks @ Foyer
10:00 am – Break Activity @ Foyer
10:30 am – Aurora College 2025/2026 Guided Expectations (tell us what activities and/or workshops you want) @ Foyer
11:30 am – Student Scavenger Hunt @ Foyer
12:00 pm – Lunch @ Foyer
1:00 pm – Innovate Crafting afternoon. Create your own merchandise and wear with pride @ Foyer
3:00 pm – Textbooks, Registration assistance, payments and Student IDs
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Virtual Welcome @ MS Teams
August 26
8:30 am – Coffee, Tea and Snacks @ Foyer
9:00 am – Welcoming recap and Wellness Matters (come and find some resources that may help your academic studies) @ Foyer
10:00 am – Break Activity
10:30 am – Cultural Foods, story telling by the fire. Come join us for delicious food and stories
12:00 pm – Lunch @ Foyer
1:00 pm – Graduation Hat Workshop. This motivational workshop will provide a positive outlook on life. @ Foyer
September 2
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – The First Six Weeks @ MS Teams
September 10
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Library Orientation @ MS Teams
September 18
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Mental Health Supports @ MS Teams
September 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Academic Supports @ MS Teams
September 25
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session -Q & A @ MS Teams
August 25
10:00 am – Welcome Social @ Main Foyer
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Computer Lab Orientation @ Thebacha Campus Computer Lab
11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Library Orientation @ Thebacha Campus Library
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Bookstore @ Thebacha Campus Bookstore
August 27
9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Cultural Orientation @ Northern Life Museum Cultural Area
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Virtual Welcome @ MS Teams
September 2
10:15 am – Campus Meet and Greet @ Main Foyer
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – In-Person Workshop – The First 6 Weeks @ Student Success Foyer
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – The First 6 Weeks @ MS Teams
September 8
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Residence Meeting (Mandatory for anyone living in residence) @ Thebacha Campus Main Foyer
September 9
6:30 pm – Paint Night @ Thebacha Campus Main Foyer
September 10
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Library Orientation @ MS Teams
September 11
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – In-Person Workshop – Safety Session @ Student Success Foyer
September 16
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – In-Person Workshop – Mental Health Supports @ Student Success Foyer
September 18
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Mental Health Supports @ MS Teams
September 19
4:30 pm – Golf Night @ Pelican Rapids Golf Course (Directions from Thebacha Campus)
September 23
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – In-Person Workshop – Academic Supports @ Student Success Foyer
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Academic Supports @ MS Teams
September 24
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Soup & Socialize @ Student Success Centre
September 25
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Q&A @ MS Teams
Bookstore
August 25 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
August 26 – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
August 28 – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ask Registration desk outside of these hours
Registration Support @ Student Success Centre & Registrar’s Office
IDs (after fees are paid) @ Student Success Centre
Student Success Centre & Registrar’s Office closed during Welcome Activities
August 25
8:30 am – Continental Breakfast @ NUP Auditorium
9:00 am – Welcome Remarks @ NUP Auditorium
10:00 am – Break Time @ Somba K’e Park (Directions from NUP)
10:15 am – Ice Breaker Activity @ Somba K’e Park (Directions from NUP)
11:00 am – Feeding of the Fire Ceremony @ Somba K’e Park (Directions from NUP)
12:00 pm – Lunch @ Somba K’e Park (Directions from NUP)
1:00 pm – Bachelor of Science in Nursing IST Orientation @ Room 308
1:00 pm – Early Learning and Child Care Library Orientation @ Library
1:30 pm – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Library Orientation @ Library
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Drop in Supports / Textbooks, Student IDs, Merch Sale, Registration Assistance, Payments, etc.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Early Learning and Child Care Student IDs @ Room 126
August 26
8:30 am – Coffee & Snacks @ NUP Auditorium
9:00 am – The First Six Weeks @ NUP Auditorium
10:15 am – Break Time @ NUP Auditorium
10:30 am – Indigenous Sport Circle Session @ NUP Auditorium
12:00 pm – Q&A Lunch @ NUP Auditorium
1:00 pm – Business Administration and Office Administration IST Orientation @ Room 308
1:00 pm – Personal Support Worker and Practical Nurse Library Orientation @ Library
1:30 pm – Business Administration and Office Administration Library Orientation @ Library
1:30 pm – Personal Support Worker and Practical Nurse IST Orientation @ Room 308
2:00 pm – Adult Literacy and Basic Education Library Orientation @ Library
2:00 pm – Occupations and College Access Program and University and College Access Program IST Orientation @ Room 308
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Year 1, Personal Support Worker and Practical Nurse Student IDs @ Room 126
2:30 pm – Adult Literacy and Basic Education IST Orientation @ Room 308
2:30 pm – Occupations and College Access Program and University and College Access Program Library Orientation @ Library
All Day – Drop in Supports / Textbooks, Student IDs, Merch Sale, Registration Assistance, Payments, etc.
August 27
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Business Administration and Office Administration Student IDs @ Room 126
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Registration Support @ Student Services
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, Occupations and College Access Program and University and College Access Program Student IDs @ Room 126
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Virtual Welcome @ MS Teams
August 28
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Year 2, 3 and 4 Student IDs @ Room 126
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Registration Support @ Student Services
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Mental Health Supports @ Main Foyer
August 29
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Registration Support @ Student Services
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Any Programs Student IDs @ Room 126
September 2
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – The First 6 Weeks @ MS Teams
September 4
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Safety Series @ Room 127
September 6
All day – Free Swim @ Aquatics Centre
September 8
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Resume Workshop @ Room 127
September 9
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Safety Series @ Tallah Building
September 10
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Library Orientation @ MS Teams
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Community Showcase @ Yellowknife Multiplex Gym
September 11
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Family Welcome @ Main Foyer
September 12
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Pride Pals @ Main Foyer
September 18
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Mental Health Supports @ MS Teams
September 21
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Workout Class @ Racquet Club
September 23
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Academic Supports @ MS Teams
September 24
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Soup & Sew @ Tallah Building
September 25
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Online Session – Q & A @ MS Teams
September 29
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Orange Shirt Day @ Main Foyer