IN-PERSON O-WEEK FROM AUGUST 25 TO AUGUST 29, 2025
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
O-Week is a great way to become familiar with the SMC campus, resources, services, and student groups before starting your classes! Expect a choose-your-own-adventure experience with activities like Outdoor Carnival, City Tours, Formal at the ROM, Mock Lectures, Inflatable Bouncy Houses, and so many more to come!
testimonies
“During my orientation in 2022, I went in optimistic, yet quite scared of what the future held for me in my university journey. I can confidently say orientation equipped me with everything I needed, from answering any burning uni questions, to introducing me to lifelong friends! Fast-forward to being in my 4th year, I want to be able to return the favour provided to others by what this community provided me. It's also a time I get to enjoy screaming nonsensical cheers for a week (trust me you will too :))”
- Ethan Lopez, 4th Year
"Being OC was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Seeing all your hard work and visions pan out in real time and knowing you played a role in creating lifelong memories and friendships for first-year students is an irreplaceable feeling. As a bonus, you get to meet some really cool people :)"
- Sariha Dewan, 5th Year
"I had a fantastic time serving as an O-Week leader for the 2024–25 school year. I loved guiding first-year students through their first days at university and bonding with my fellow leaders along the way. The activities were such a fun mix—everything from outdoor games and Zumba to more relaxing options like puppy yoga and painting in the COOP. Honestly, painting with the orientees may have been my favourite part, since it gave me the chance to get to know them on a deeper level and ask them meaningful questions.
O-Week is definitely something you don’t want to miss. It not only helps you adjust to university life and build lasting friendships, but it also connects you with upper-year students who are ready to offer guidance, support, and advice every step of the way."
- Andrea Kanargelidis, 4th Year