BCIT FALL ORIENTATION 2013 What it is: The purpose of BCIT Fall Orientation is to welcome new and returning students to BCIT and familiarize them of the services provided by the BCIT Student Association, as well as all the other services available on and off campus.
Exhibitors interact with BCIT students, staff and faculty during Orientation Expo.
When and where it is: Day one (Tuesday, September 3) Orientation Day Groups are taken to classrooms to meet instructors who give them more specific information relating to their course work, expectations, textbook lists, and other important information. Students are then guided to the Great Hall Expo and en route enjoy entertainment and food in the courtyard (including The Beat 94.5 FM music on-location, cotton candy, and more). At the Expo, students visit booths from service departments including the library, financial aid, counselling and medical services and services provided by the Student Association. BCITSA are planning something new for 2013 – an outdoor BBQ and Expo in the courtyard with music, entertainment and swag bag handouts.
Orientation is a time for reuniting with old friends and making new ones.
The entire day runs from approximately 9am to 3:30pm. Day two (Wednesday, September 4) Returning Students and Alumni Expo This was the first day back for second year students — a day for reuniting with old friends and catching up. BCIT Alumni and Student Association exhibit in the Great Hall with interactive booths. Peak time on this day is usually 10am to 2pm.
The Beat 94.5FM’s Nira Aurora takes time to pose for photos while live on location.
Day three (Thursday, September 5) SA Spotlight Day Focus is on all that the Student Association has to offer, as well as a peek into what events lay ahead throughout the upcoming year. Day four (Friday, September 6) Froshfest 2013 This year more than 750 students will gather at the Burnaby campus tennis courts at the end of their first week at BCIT, to celebrate the start of the new year with the BCIT Student Association’s (BCITSA) second annual beer garden. Patrons enjoy cold beer, burgers, local rock bands, and (hopefully) blazing hot sun with new and returning students. This is the largest and most successful event ever hosted by the Student Association at BCIT! Select vendors will be located inside the tennis courts where all the action is, so be sure to book your space FAST!
Froshfest 2012 was a HUGE hit! Students and staff labeled it as “the most successful event in the history of BCIT.”
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