The Orientation Team within Student Success and Engagement (SSE) is excited to begin collaborating with Academic Faculties and campus partners in preparation for Summer 2026 Orientation. We look forward to working with you all to support new students in their transition to Humber Polytechnic.  

Orientation will comprise virtual pre-arrival events, online guides and resources, program-focused Meet Your Faculty sessions, and on-campus events and activities.     

Outline for Summer 2026 Orientation

April 6 to 24

The First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientation Team will be connecting with incoming students through a series of Ready, Set, Humber! email communications. Over this three‑week period, students will receive helpful emails designed to welcome them and guide their transition into Humber. These messages will provide important information about what to expect in post‑secondary education, opportunities for engagement, and the various supports available to help them succeed. 

Ready, Set, Humber! Emails are created to ensure students have the information they need before starting classes, helping them feel prepared, confident, and connected. 

As part of these communications, students will also receive instructions on how to register for their Academic Orientation (Meet Your Faculty session) and Orientation Day. These sessions offer students the opportunity to meet their professors, connect with classmates, explore academic expectations, and learn more about campus life and student support. 

In addition, one week before Orientation, students will be invited to join a Meet Your Student Life Team virtual session. This live session gives students a chance to meet the FYE and Student Life staff who help bring Orientation to life, ask questions, and get to know the team supporting them throughout their transition. 

May 6

In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at Lakeshore Campus. These sessions will be in-person, on-campus.     

May 7

In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at the Downtown Campus (IGS). These sessions will be delivered hybrid and on-campus.    

We will also be hosting our Virtual Meet Your Faculty sessions for Faculties who have chosen to facilitate them online for North and Lakeshore programs only.  

May 8

In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at North Campus. These sessions will be in-person, on-campus.   

May 11 to 22

Orientation will host Welcome Stations on campus each day to further support and orient our students to Humber Polytechnic.     

May 11 to 29

Orientation, with the support of our campus partners, will host Welcome Events for students. This programming will focus on well-being and social connection, and we will continue to promote services and resources available to students throughout their time at Humber. We will reach out to campus partners with further information on how to get involved.     

We welcome feedback from all our partners and appreciate the continued support from the Humber community.     

If you have not previously been involved with Orientation but would like to partner with us in welcoming students in Summer 2026, please reach out to: