Pre-Orientation: POWER UP! Schedule
Click a topic below to see events. Additional Pre-Orientation sessions will be added to this webpage as details are finalized.
Our Off-Campus Housing Coordinator will be available in an “Ask Me Anything” virtual session to address any questions you may have about securing housing in New Brunswick.
| Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 - 11 a.m. | |
| Nov 26, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 2 - 3 p.m. |
Join our ºÚÁÏÉç Student Recruitment Advisor for these drop-in sessions dedicated to answering your questions as an incoming ºÚÁÏÉç Student.
| Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 7 - 8 p.m. | |
| Dec 15, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 7 - 8 p.m. |
Your Student Success Coaching team have developed a three-day virtual orientation to equip all new students to ºÚÁÏÉç with the need-to-know information to start their path of success! Students who participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) can expect to be better prepared, more comfortable, more knowledgeable, and fully engaged when they begin college.
| Date | Time (ADT) | Topic | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 9 -10:30 a.m. | Learn ºÚÁÏÉç Your Student Services! | |
| Dec 3, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Discover your Student Rights and Responsibilities | |
| Dec 4, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 9 -10:30 a.m. | Academic Expectations with Instructors | |
| Dec 4, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Understanding your Health Insurance | |
| Dec 5, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 9 -10 a.m. | Exploring Your Elder Resource Program and Gathering Spaces | |
| Dec 5, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 – 11 a.m. | Student Connection Keys to Success Hear from our current students about their time at ºÚÁÏÉç and learn about the Nitap Mentor Program! | |
| Dec 5, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Coaching Connection – Question Period! Meet your Success Coaches and ask the team any questions you may have about preparing for College. |
Our International Education Team and Student Success Coaches have created a weekly webinar series designed to guide International Students step by step with everything needed to prepare for learning at ºÚÁÏÉç!
Registration required. Students can
| Date | Time (AST) | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Employment in Canada Gain valuable insights into the Canadian job market from ºÚÁÏÉç Career Counsellors and WorkingNB representatives. Discover strategies for job searching, networking, and volunteering. Plus, hear from Service Canada on how to easily apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN) online. |
| Nov 12 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Guard.Me Health Insurance & NB Medicare Understand how your Guard.Me health insurance works—how to make claims, add family members, and use the Mobile Doctor service. You’ll also learn about NB Medicare eligibility and coverage. |
| Nov 18 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Settlement & Community Resources – Meet Your Student Success Coach! Explore resources available in your campus community, including multicultural associations, language supports, the 211 information line, childcare, and schooling options. Meet your International Student Success Coach team , ask questions and connect with fellow students! |
| Nov 25 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Student Success Stories & Experiences Hear directly from ºÚÁÏÉç Alumni about their experiences, challenges and successes. This is your chance to ask questions and learn what it's really like to be an ºÚÁÏÉç Student! |
| Dec 2 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Exploring Cultural Norms Learn about Canadian cultural norms, values, and everyday etiquette to help you adapt smoothly and confidently to your new environment. (Note: Separate registration required using this link: ) |
Watch past recordings here: Pre-Arrival Webinars
TLC is an online course in Brightspace that is module-based, flexible and self-paced. This program is open to new and existing students who are registered (Note new student registration starts Dec 2!).
TLC is designed for individuals with accessibility needs, and/or who have received academic accommodations/supports while in high school or other post-secondary institutes, but all students will find helpful information and tools to help in their academic success. Topics include time management, organization, notetaking, reading for comprehension, learning styles and test preparation.
To get started after you’ve registered in early December, you can self-enrol in the course in Brightspace. Log into Brightspace, Select ‘Learning Resources’ from the navigation bar, search Transitioning Life to College, and click enrol.
Having difficulties logging in? Please contact learnerservices@nbcc.ca.
| Date | Time (ADT) | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 a.m. | Student Finances 101 Let's talk student finances! Please join us for an open conversation about what you need to know about managing a budget while going to College. This session includes time for a Q&A to address your needs. |
Our Student Success Coaches will be delivering tours and/or local trivia to help new students get acquainted with their new community, including how to navigate getting around and finding local resources. Be sure to register for this fun event!
Registration Required
| Campus | Event | Date | Time (AST) | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericton | Get to Know your City Trivia | Jan 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
| Miramichi | Get to Know your City Trivia | Dec 15, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
| Moncton | Get to Know your City Tour | Dec 15, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Moncton | Get to Know your City Trivia | Jan 7, 2026 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Drop-in (no registration required) |
| Saint John | Get to Know your City Tour | Jan 7, 2026 | 4 - 8:30 p.m. | |
| Saint John | Get to Know your City Trivia | Jan 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Drop-in (no registration required) |
| St. Andrews | Get to Know your City Tour | Dec 15, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Woodstock | Get to Know your City Trivia | Dec 17, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | 10 - 11 a.m. |
In this session students will receive all the need-to-know information from the IT experts on how to get connected to the resources they’ll need for Day 1.
Topics will include:
- Activating Accounts
- Accessing Student Self-serve
- Access to Brightspace, and additional software
- Wi-fi and MFA, and more!
Date: December 12, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç
Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p. m.
ºÚÁÏÉç campuses are located on Mi’kmaq, Wolastoq and Peskotomuhkati homelands. Since 1726 this land has been subject to treaties that are still in effect today. We are grateful to learn together on this land and do so guided by the original spirit of those treaties - peace, respect and friendship.
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