WOODSWORTH ORIENTATION 2018 SCHEDULE
*Note: This schedule is not final, changes may be made to events, times and locations.
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Event Descriptions
Monday September 3rd
Registration 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Woodsworth College
Come check-in for orientation and pick up your orientation kits and shirt! There will be a mini-clubs/opportunities fair happening in Kruger Hall so you can check out some of the stuff Woodsworth has to offer. You can also head out to the quad to mingle with other orientation attendees and our orientation leaders.
Opening Ceremonies/Ice Breakers 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Woodsworth College
The official welcome to Woodsworth college! We’ll introduce ourselves, tell you a little bit about what to expect for the week and teach your our cheers! Then you’ll split into groups and get to know each other and socialize for a little bit.
Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College
Food!!
Pep Rally/Cheer-Off: 2:00PM-3:00pm
Location: OISE Building Auditorium
Get hyped and into the Woodsworth orientation spirit!
mixed messages programming: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: OISE auditorium
Please note that this event may contain potentially triggering content for some individuals. If you have any concerns please contact orientation@mywcsa.com
Campus Tours: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: UofT
A campus tour unlike any other! We’ll help you find your class locations, share where the best places to study (or nap) are, and what all the shortcuts are (because honestly, 10 minutes really isn’t enough to get between classes).
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Please note that this event involved extensive walking as you will be exploring a variety of buildings on the U of T campus, if you require any accommodations please contact orientation@mywcsa.com
dinner and Block Party: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Devonshire Place
An outdoors party for all Woodsworth Students as well as some of our neighbouring colleges and faculties! Carnival games, inflatable obstacle courses, cotton candy, free stuff from our sponsors, good music, the list goes on!
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Please note that this event will be taking place outside. Weather is unpredictable but if you require accommodations please let us know at orientation@mywcsa.com
Tuesday September 4th
SALSA DANCING: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Kruger Hall
Wake up in the morning with some salsa dancing! Move those hips and get your blood flowing for the day!
E-Mentorship Brunch: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Woodsworth College
A great opportunity to meet other Woodsworth students interested in the same program as you, as well as talk to professors and upper-year students and ask questions. Food will be provided!
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Pre-UofT: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: TBA
Sit in on a mock UofT lecture to get a feel for what being in class is like! You’ll get to meet people in your program from other colleges as well as get advice from potential professors.
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Scavenger Hunt: 2:30-6:00
Location: Around Campus
Form groups of up to 10 people and try to collect as many things from the list provided! Each time has an equivalent point value and the team with the most points at the end wins an amazing price. Some potential scavenger items could be: a picture of you with an engineering student with purple, a starbucks with the name shaver on it, a video of starting a woodsworth cheer. Etc. Extra points will be awarded if you post your items on social media or for creativity!
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Sports: 2:30-6:00
Location: Front Campus
TBA
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Please note that this event will involve active participation in a sport/exercise/physical movement, if you require any accommodations please contact orientation@mywcsa.com
Arts and Crafts: 2:30-6:00
Location: Kruger Hall
TBA
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Dinner: 6:00-7:00
Location: Woodsworth Quad
Food!
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Pre-Club: 8:00-9:30pm
Location: Waters Lounge, Woodsworth Residence
Get hyped for club night! There will be refreshments, music and a photobooth!
*You don’t need to be wearing your Woodsworth shirt for this event*
Board Games/Karaoke: 7:00-10:00
Location: Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College
Come join us for a night of music, fun and games!
*You don’t need to be wearing your Woodsworth shirt for this event*
Club Night: 10:00pm-2:00am
Location: TBA
A night filled with great music, dancing and socializing. There is no dress code for this event, just come out and have a good time with your Woodsworth friends. Buses will be picking us up from Woodsworth!
*You don’t need to be wearing your Woodsworth shirt for this event*
Please note that this event contains flashing lights, loud music and we will be transporting to the venue on a bus. If you require any accommodations please contact orientation@mywcsa.com
Wednesday September 5th
WCSA presents: Pancakes! 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Mini-Kruger
Come get pancakes and meet your Wordsworth College Students Association!
Pep Rally and Parade-Prep: 11:00-12:00
Get into the Woodsworth spirit! Deck yourselves with paw prints, W’s and wolves to demonstrate your college pride! Prepare for an afternoon of cheering and showing which college is the best.
Please note that the parade will require walking for long periods of time, if you require any accommodations please contact orientation@mywcsa.com
*Make sure you’re wearing your Woodsworth shirt!*
Cheer-off/UTSU Parade: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Varsity Stadium, Around Toronto
Spread Wordsworth spirit and UofT pride around the city!
UTSU Clubs Fair/Carnival: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Front Campus
Closing Ceremonies: 6:00pm-7:00pm
TBA
Saturday September 8th
pre-boat cruisE: 5:3opm-7:30pm
Location: Kruger Hall
boat cruisE: 7:3opm-12:30am
End Orientation with a bang! -Join us on a boat cruise that will display a breathtaking view of the city’s skyline. Do not miss this opportunity to dress fancy, enjoy a delicious dinner on the water, and dance!