New Student Orientation is a hybrid event. Emails will be sent to your MyBVC and personal emails. 

 

Welcome to Bow Valley College. New Student Orientation is important for all students joining the Bow Valley College community for the first time. Attend Welcome Week activities taking place on Jan 4, 5, 6 & 9th

  • Get the right tools to succeed in your academic courses and be comfortable with BVC before classes begin
  • Meet fellow students, & your instructors and program chairs
  • Learn about the many free resources and student services available at BVC
There are two ways to attend  New Student Orientation (NSO):

1. Join live in person at BVC (limited to 500 attendees)
2. Attend Orientation online

  
 

 
 

Date

 
 
 
 

   Event

 
 
 
 

Who the event is for

 
 
 
 

January 4

 
 

International Orientation (hybrid)

 

International Technology Bootcamp

(hybrid)

 
 

Open to international students only

 

 
 
 
 

January 5

 
 

Program breakout sessions (online only)

 

Students enrolled in a Centre for Excellence program (Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modeling, Advanced Visual Effects, Advanced Game Development, Foundation in Entertainment Arts) will be contacted by their department for details on their program breakout session.

 

Technology Bootcamp (hybrid event)

 
 

All new students can attend program breakout session. Links are available after registration.

 

 

*Please note that in person capacity is limited.

 
 
 
 

January 6

 
 

Learning Bootcamp (hybrid)

 

Financial Empowerment Bootcamp (hybrid)

 
 

Open to all students starting a new program in January 2023.

 

 

*Please note that in person capacity is limited.

 
 
 
 

January 9

 
 

New Student Orientation

 
 

Open to all students starting a new program in January 2023.

 

 

Please note that in person capacity is limited.

 

New students will receive an invitation email to register for NSO.

 

Getting started

Use this checklist to make sure you are ready for your first day at Bow Valley College:


International students

Some programs may have extra activities during the first week of classes, but this orientation is required for all new Bow Valley College students. For international students, there is an International Student Welcome session on New Student Orientation Day 1 (August 30)

  • Email a copy or photo of your valid study permit and co-op work permit (if applicable) to the international education department at ieconnect@bowvalleycollege.ca.
  • Apply for your co-op work permit at least 3-4 months prior to starting the clinical, practicum, or work portions of your certificate or diploma.
  • Apply for basic health insurance coverage through Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan if you are eligible.
  • Make sure your contact information is up to date on your MyBVC.ca account.

     


Helpful information

FAQs

For more information about orientation and student life in general, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Related events

Be proactive in planning for your success! Meet with a Learner Success Advisor through RISE (Reaching for Individual Success Everyday) to get connected to college and community resources.

Visit My Success Hub (MSH101) to access free resources and supports available 24/7 and connect with your peers.

Need some extra preparation before starting school? Visit Academic Success 101 (AC101) to learn the skills and strategies you'll need to confidently start your first day of class.


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