Bishop’s Orientation

Welcome to Orientation at Bishop’s University – Your Journey Starts Here!

Orientation is your launchpad into life at Bishop’s. This is your time to explore campus, meet new friends, learn about academic life, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture that makes Bishop’s so unique. From the moment you arrive, we’re here to help you feel at home, informed, and inspired.

Get ready to embrace new experiences, build lasting connections, and start your Bishop’s story with confidence. Let’s make this beginning unforgettable – together.

Bishop’s Winter Orientation starts Tuesday, January 6, 2025

  

Start Strong with These Orientation Opportunities:

Pre-Orientation:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Bishop’s International is pleased to welcome new international students to campus each fall and winter. Students who have accepted their offer of admission will receive an invitation to attend the Winter International Welcome by email and have until December 15th to register.


11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt – Do you know your campus?
Meeting point: Bishop Williams Hall (BWH/JOH-200).
An optional fun activity to get yourself oriented with the Bishop’s campus as well as make new friends! If you participate, take note that you’ll be walking outside in between buildings, so be sure to dress warmly based on the temperature.


1:30pm – Welcome Session
Meeting point: Bishop Williams Hall (BWH/JOH-200)
Led by the BU International Team for incoming students, this mandatory session will cover all essential information, helpful tips and resources for international student success throughout the academic year.


7:00pm – Evening Social Activity
Meeting point: Paterson Assembly Hall (PAH)
All international students are welcome to join our social activity for the day which will be a film night led by our Tomlinson intern Rieda Duhanxhi.


All details can be accessed by clicking here and reading under “International Welcome for NEW STUDENTS WINTER 2026”.

Orientation

In collaboration with the BUSRC, we’re excited to welcome new students from January 12th to January 18th with fun activities designed to help you ease into life at Bishop’s!

Monday: Resource Fair during Gaiter Block (Monday, January 12th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, in The Gait)
Wednesday: Club Day (sign up for clubs and associations) (Wednesday, January 14th, in The Gait)

Plus, look forward to other exciting activities like:

  • A trip to the mall
  • Laser tag
  • Ice skating
  • Tours of Lennoxville
  • Mandatory Active Bystander Training (schedule coming soon)

For full details and updates, check out @BU_SRC on Instagram and the Bounce app!

Questions? Contact Serena, the Transition and Retention Advisor, at scouturi@ubishops.ca

Visit the Student Services website.