There will be in-person and virtual orientation events open to all new and returning students at North Island College.

The Comox Valley鈥檚 in-person orientation day will be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2300 Ryan Rd.

Live virtual sessions will run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 29, 30 and 31, as well as on Sept. 12.

鈥淥rientation is an opportunity for students to learn about their school and to meet the people that will support them in their learning journeys at North Island College,鈥� said Mez Jiwaji, associate director of Student Life.

鈥淭he Student Life team is looking forward to bringing together new and current students, faculties, staff, and community partners at events focused on building relationships that support mental health and well-being, as well as encourage help-seeking behaviours, which are important for student success both in and outside the classrooms.鈥�

The in-person event welcomes students on campus and connects them to their college and community partners.

There will be welcome booths, a marketplace of student supports, and a hot lunch.

Students attending the virtual sessions can learn how to navigate NIC鈥檚 digital learning platforms, discover what supports are available to them, and meet their Student Life and North Island Students鈥� Union teams.

Classes for the fall will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Students can find more information about the in-person event or online sessions at . Anyone with questions should email 0rientation@nic.bc.ca.

- NIC