Orientation Schedule
Fall 2026
Day 1: Welcome to the undergraduate class of 2026-27! This is your first day of Orientation Week, where you will be introduced to the wider community of Trinity Western University. Join our community today!
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–11 a.m. | Residence Move-in | Various Locations | All new, incoming students moving onto campus are welcome to begin their move during this time. Make sure you check your email to sign up for a time slot. |
| 10:30–11 a.m. | Commuter Registration | We want to invite all our commuter students to come for registration during this time. You will be just in time for the Commuter Orientation Welcome Tour and Lunch! | |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Parents Session | Kuhn Centre 115/116 | We welcome all parents to this session. TWU is committed to supporting your children both in and out of the classroom to aid their learning and personal growth. Attend this session to hear more. |
| 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Campus Tours | Departing from the Reimer Student Centre | Join us to tour our beautiful campus. Available every 30 minutes departing from the Reimer Building, beginning at 10am and the last tour departing at 1:30pm. |
| Library & Learning Commons Open House | Alloway Library | Check out our Norma Marion Alloway Library and all the ways you can build your academic success. | |
| 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Complimentary Lunch | Cafeteria | All guests, please join us in the main cafeteria for a delicious complimentary meal. (Commuter students, lunch will be offered for you in the Trinity Commons after your session) |
| 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. | Commuter Student Welcome Tour & Lunch | Trinity Commons, RSC | New commuter students are welcome here to meet fellow commuters and have a tour of the lounges specifically here for you. There will be a lunch set up in the Trinity Commons for you to enjoy with the group! |
| 12–2 p.m. | Info Zone | Various Locations | We are excited to welcome you to the community at TWU! This is a time where you can learn about different opportunities available on campus and connect. |
| 12–2 p.m. | Church Fair | Come and visit the Church Fair to meet pastors from local churches! This is a great opportunity to get connected to a church and grow your community. | |
| 2–3 p.m. | Mandatory Foundations Groups + Group Photo | Hanson Garden Chapel | This is the first time you will meet your Foundation Group, your freshman family at TWU, and begin building your connections. |
| Parents Session | Kuhn Centre 115/116 | For parents who weren’t able to make the first Parents Session, this Parents Session is for you. | |
| 3–4 p.m. | Presidential Welcome & Deans' Ice Cream Social (For all new students & parents) | Hanson Garden Chapel | Join us as President Todd Martin welcomes you to the community. This is also a great chance to meet with your deans and have some ice cream! |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Dinner | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards will be activated beginning with this meal. |
| 5 p.m. | Women’s Soccer Match TWU vs. Univ. Of British Columbia | Chase Office Field | Come and support our Women’s Soccer team as they play against UBC! |
| 7–8:15 p.m. | Residence Building Social | Respective Dorms | All resident students, join your peers for a fun evening of games, snacks, and socializing with fellow building-mates! |
Day 2: Continue getting connected as you join us for the morning worship service and our Square Dance to end the day. Get ready to dive into the community and start building your home away from home.
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–10 a.m. | Breakfast | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Worship Service | David E. Enarson Gymnasium | Join us as we worship together. |
| 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Lunch | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| Welcome to Spartanville BBQ | Kuhn Centre 3rd Floor Patio | This BBQ is for new Spartan Athletes and Parents to get connected. | |
| 1–5 p.m. | Free Time; Choose your own adventure! | Various Locations | Take this time to choose your own adventure. Here are some suggestions you could consider: |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Dinner | Cafeteria | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 7–8 p.m. | Square Dance & (TWUSA) Refreshments | Sports Field | Grab your boots and flannels and join us for our square dance! |
DAY 3: Start feeling equipped with our University Life session in the morning, with a bit of fun with the Dye Dash! Residents, this will be your first dorm meeting with your dorm.
| Instrumental Auditions will take place throughout Orientation and are open to students of all majors. Please contact Cathrie Yuen to arrange an audition time. Choir auditions will take place throughout Orientation and are open to students of all majors. Please contact Dr. Benjamin Ewert to arrange an audition time. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
| 7:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 10:15–11:30 a.m. | University Life Session | David E. Enarson Gym | This session is for all new Undergraduate students to get to know more about the opportunities and services that can enhance your campus life at TWU! |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| Commuter Lunch | West Coast Collegium, Douglas Centre | Collegiums are open to all commuter students to relax in. Treat these collegiums as your home away from home and enjoy some pizza for lunch in the West Coast Collegium. | |
| 12–1:30 p.m. | Music Placement Exams | Music Centre 201 | For all students who plan on taking a music history or music theory course. Please email jont@twu.ca for further inquiries. |
| 1–2:15 p.m. | Foundations/Transfer Groups & Academic Technology Session | Section A-E: Block Hall, NEU Section F-L: DeVries Auditorium | Attend these sessions and hear from President Todd Martin, or Dr. Rob Rhea, our VP of Student Life. Make sure you bring your laptop to attend this essential session addressing technology related to your academics after the speakers. |
| 2:45–4:15 p.m. | Dye Dash | Soccer Field Parking Lot | Get ready to run, laugh, and get absolutely blasted with color at Dye Dash! It’s part fun run, part color explosion, and 100% unforgettable — grab your white tee, your crew, and let’s make some memories! |
| 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Spartan Training Session | Contact your coach for details | |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Dinner | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 8 p.m. | New Resident Building Orientation | Respective Dorms | This is a mandatory session for all new resident students. You will be acquainted with your RDs and discuss essentials of living in a space with others. |
| 9 p.m. | First Dorm Meeting | Respective Dorms | Join your dorm for your first dorm meeting! |
DAY 4: Today’s all about diving into the community—start strong with mandatory group sessions, then explore your passions at the Student Life Expo. Recharge with the TWUSA (TWU Student Association) BBQ and end the day with a meaningful candlelight worship to reflect and recharge.
| Instrumental Auditions will take place throughout Orientation and are open to students of all majors. Please contact Cathrie Yuen to arrange an audition time. Choir auditions will take place throughout Orientation and are open to students of all majors. Please contact Dr. Benjamin Ewert to arrange an audition time. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
| 7:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Mandatory meeting for 1st & 2nd year School of Education students | DeVries Auditorium | This session is mandatory for all 1st and 2nd year Education students. Attend this session to meet your faculty and get oriented to your major. |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Incoming Music Major Entrance Audition | Music Centre 210 | For incoming music majors who have not already done a live audition. Please email jont@twu.ca for further inquiries or to arrange an audition time. |
| 12–1 p.m. | Commuter Orientation Lunch | Trinity Commons, RSC | Commuter students, join us for lunch and learn how commuters build community through the Collegia program and how commuter students can thrive well at TWU! |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch | Cafeteria, RSC | Meal cards have been activated for all residents. |
| 1–3 p.m. | Mandatory Academic Program Orientation | Various locations, please check the details | - Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies (BSc), Natural Sciences, and Pre-Professional: NEU 41 - Business: KUHN 115/116 - General Studies: KUHN 221 - Deciding/Exploring: KUHN 221 - English, World Languages and Cultures: RNT 122 - Geography and Environmental Studies (BA): RNT 224) - History, International Studies, and Political Studies: RNT 125 - Human Kinetics and Sport Management: Enarson Gym 201 - Linguistics: CANIL Harvest Centre Room - Mathematics, Computing Science, Pre-Engineering: NEU 13 - Nursing: NEU 9 - Philosophy: RNT 234 - Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, and Human Services: RNT 121 - Biblical and Theological Studies: RNT 124 - SAMC: Art + Design; Media + Culture; Music: RNT 237 - SAMC: Media + Communication, Corporate Communications, and Game Development: RNT 123 |
| 3–4 p.m. | One-on-one Advising | Arranged as needed directly with your advisor | |
| 3–4:30 p.m. | Chemistry Entrance Exam | Block Hall, NEU | This entrance exam is for all incoming FNAS students who will be taking chemistry classes. |
| 3–5 p.m. | Spartan Training Session | Cafeteria, RSC | Contact your coach for details |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | School of Nursing Info Session for Non-Nursing Majors | NEU 41 | Join this session if you are interested to hear about the School of Nursing. |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Catholic Pacific College Academic Program Orientation | Global Lounge, RGK | For all those enrolled at Catholic Pacific College, attend this session to meet with your peers. |
| (Returning Students are Welcome) | |||
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Ice Cream | Grass by the Pavilion | Bring your 2026-27 lanyard and enjoy some yummy ice cream from Banter! |
| 5–6 p.m. | Student Life EXPO | In front of Reimer | Get ready to level up your campus experience! The Student Life Expo is your one-stop shop for everything that makes life outside the classroom unforgettable. Clubs, teams, events, leadership opportunities, and more — if it happens on campus, it’s happening HERE. |
| 6–7 p.m. | TWUSA Welcome Back BBQ | Reimer Lawn | Fire up your appetite and your social life at the TWU Student Association BBQ! Come for the free food, stay for the music, and great company — it’s the perfect way to kick off the year. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Candlelight Worship Event | Hansen Garden Chapel | Everyone is welcome to this Candlelight Worship Event as we worship together in community. |
| 9 p.m. | Refreshments | Reimer Lawn by the Chapel | |
DAY 5: The long-awaited first day of classes! Start with Convocation to set the tone, grab your textbooks at the sale, get inspired by amazing acts at Spartan Spectacular, and don’t forget the mandatory dorm meeting to get settled and connected.
| Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11–11:45 a.m. | Convocation | David E. Enarson Gymnasium | Join us for Convocation Chapel as we officially open the year and hear from our President, with reflection, worship, and a sense of shared purpose. It’s a moment to come together as a campus community and dedicate the journey ahead to God. |
| 3–6 p.m. | Textbook Sale | Reimer Student Centre Lawn | Save big and skip the shipping — come check out the Textbook Sale! Find the books you need, meet other students, and score deals you won’t get online. |
| 6–9 p.m. | Spartan Spectacular | David E. Enarson Gymnasium | If you are a Spartan athlete, join the Spartan Spectacular! Spartan Athletics hosts their annual Department Kick-off to another season with a delicious meal and entertainment for all Spartan athletes, coaches and staff! |
| 9 p.m. | Mandatory Building Meeting | Respective Dorms | Join your resident building for this mandatory meeting. |
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