Blackboard online course
Strong Start: Welcome to Douglas College is a self-paced, self-enrolled course that lives right in your Blackboard. Learn about Douglas College, how to be a successful student and all the college essentials, such as how to access your online classes and services like peer tutoring, and how to get your student ID. Plus, discover how you can stay healthy with fitness classes and wellness events, and how you can contribute to the College community.
Strong Start Blackboard Course will be launching on August 11 for new students starting this Fall!
Make sure you complete the Strong Start Survey for a chance to win Apple Airpods!
Orientation Workshops
Workshops set you up for success at Douglas College. These workshops are hosted on Zoom and/or In-person. Registration is required to attend.
In this session, get informed about your role in academic integrity and the risks and consequences of academic misconduct in an interactive session. Learn more about the mandatory course DCUE 0100 Academic Integrity and get a chance to win prizes.
To access Academic Integrity course, login to Blackboard.
**By attending this workshop, you are entered in a draw to win Apple Airpods!**
Peer Tutors from the Learning Centre share strategies to help you get ready for your first semester creating a study schedule, note-taking strategies, active-reading, communicating with your instructor, etc. Join us to learn all the handy tips to be a successful Douglas College student and get a chance to win one of our many awesome prizes including gift cards from Amazon, Walmart, etc. !
This is your first of 9 helpful workshops designed specifically for International Students. We provide an overview of Strong Start: International Student Orientation and introduce you to different services within the college.
Planning on Travelling to Canada? There are a few things to be aware of before you make an informed decision. Point of Entry update, travel documents, booking your flight, arriving in YVR and more.
An overview of the different medical insurance for international students at Douglas including MSP, Guard.me and the DSU extended heath care.
Overview of important documents, enrollment status, working eligibility, SIN numbers, and PGWP.
Studying in Canada can be very different than your home country. Attend this workshop to learn about tips for success and pitfalls to avoid.
Get matched with a senior international student who can mentor you through your first semester at Douglas.
In collaboration with the Career Center, we will introduce you to some of your options for career skills and support at Douglas College.
In this session, learn about why Academic Integrity is important in your studies, and what is expected of students at Douglas College, including the mandatory course DCUE 0100 Academic Integrity. Get informed about your role in academic integrity and learn the risks and consequences of academic misconduct.
**By attending this workshop, you are entered in a draw to win Apple Airpods!**
Faculty/Program-specific orientation sessions
We are so excited to welcome you to Douglas College. Get a head start on getting oriented for your first semester by attending our in-person orientation sessions.
Why should students attend?
In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty staff and instructors. They will give you information about your classes and tips on how to be a successful student. Come and chat with Student Life where we’ll give you your first look at life on campus, tell you about upcoming events, and provide you with information on college services to support you on your academic journey. Request to go on a campus tour to learn where your classes will be held! You can also get your textbooks and course materials at the Bookstore early. We’ll also be giving away awesome prizes for students who attend New Student Orientation.
How do you find out which faculty you are in?
Not sure which faculty you are in? Check out this page to find more information.
| 9:00 AM | Check-in (Concourse on Level 2) |
| 9:30 AM | Theatre Welcome (Laura C. Muir Theatre (N4100)) |
| 10:30 AM | Faculty Orientation |
| 12:00 PM | Campus tours, Ask Me tent & other guests (Concourse) |
| 9:00 AM | Check-in (Concourse on Level 2) |
| 9:30 AM | Theatre Welcome (Laura C. Muir Theatre (N4100)) |
| 10:30 AM | Faculty Orientation |
| 11:30 PM | Tours |
| 12:30 PM | Faculty Socials (Room S1650/S1670), Ask Me tent & other guests (Concourse) |
| 9:00 AM | Check-in (Concourse on Level 2) |
| 9:30 AM | Theatre Welcome (Laura C. Muir Theatre (N4100)) |
| 10:30 AM | Faculty Orientation |
| 12:00 PM | Campus tours, Ask Me tent & other guests (Concourse) |
| 9:00 AM | Check-in (Atrium in Building A/B) |
| 9:30 AM | Theatre Welcome (Lecture Theatre (A1470)) |
| 10:30 AM | Faculty Orientation |
| 11:30 PM | Tours |
| 12:30 PM | Faculty Socials (Room A2050/A2070), Ask Me tent & other guests (Atrium) |
| 12:00 PM | Check-in, Campus tours, Ask Me tent & other guests (Atrium in Building A/B) |
| 1:00 PM | Theatre Welcome (Lecture Theatre (A1470)) |
| 2:00 PM | Faculty Orientation |
If you are unable to attend your faculty orientation or if there is not one being offered this semester, we will also be hosting Open Orientation Sessions to answer your questions about getting started at Douglas. Open Orientation Sessions are open to all new students as well as to parents/supporters.
| 5:30 PM | Check-in (Concourse on Level 2) |
| 6:00 PM | Orientation Session (Laura C. Muir Theatre (N4100)) |
| 7:00 PM | Participant Q&A |
| 7:30 PM | Campus tours, Ask Me tent & other guests (Concourse) |
| 5:30 PM | Check-in (Atrium in Building A/B) |
| 6:00 PM | Orientation Session (Lecture Theatre (A1470)) |
| 7:00 PM | Participant Q&A |
| 7:30 PM | Campus tours, Ask Me tent & other guests (Atrium) |
In-person orientation for international students
Visit our New Westminster Campus and start making friends before the start of semester. Plus, get a headstart on completing the international student checklist. Attendance is optional, but all international students are encouraged to come.
Thursday September 1, 2022 9:00AM - 12:00PM Register here
Friday September 2, 2022 9:00AM - 12:00PM Register here
Parking info and how to get to campus
Douglas College New Westminster campus is easily accessible by Skytrain and is a short uphill walk on the 8th street from the New Westminster Skytrain station. To find out more information on how to get to campus, please check this page.
If you are driving to the college, please find parking information here.
Health and Safety
We ask anyone who is unwell or shows any symptoms to please stay home. W e also ask that you respect everyone's comfort levels and to please refer to our COVID policy.
Contact for questions
If you have questions about orientation or getting started as a new student, please contact studentlife@douglascollege.ca.