Orientation

Welcome! Tân'si! We're excited you're joining us at NorQuest. We know how exciting and nerve-racking college can be when you start. Orientation will help you become familiar with college life, understand what is expected from you as a student, and learn about your program and the services that will help you succeed at NorQuest.

Before your orientation

Before showing up for your Orientation, be sure to sign up for Get Ready for NorQuest. In the webinar we will talk about all things NorQuest including enrolling in courses, looking at important deadlines, how to access your course the first day, and all the fabulous resources and supports available at NorQuest to help you prepare for your academic journey,

Find your program orientation

Program Date Time Location
Academic Upgrading In class
Accounting Technician Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Attend online
Administrative Professional Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Attend online
Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPN Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Arts and Sciences Diploma Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SCFL 3-169
Business Administration Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Attend online
Child and Youth Care Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SCFL 3-062
Dental Office Assistant Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Digital Design Monday, August 31, 2026 9:30 - 11:00 am SCFL 3-074 or attend online
Digital Information Careers Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:30 - 11:00 am J922 or online (During BUSD 1060)
Digital Marketing Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Attend online
Disability Studies Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 pm SCFL 3-110
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CELT 207/08/09
Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CELT 207/08/09
Education Assistant Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm SCFL 3-074
Engineering University Transfer Monday, August 31, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Attend online
English as an Additional Language In class
Environmental Tech Monday, August 31, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm Attend online
Health Care Aide Friday, August 28, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 pm SCFL 2-013 or attend online
Hospital Unit Clerk Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Online - Monday, August 24, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm Attend online
  In-person - Monday, August 31, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SCFL 3-062
Justice Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm SCFL 3-101
Machine Learning Analyst Monday, August 31, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 pm SCFL 3-157 or Attend online
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Medical Office Assistant Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Mental Health Recovery Practitioner Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email
Pharmacy Technician Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm SCFL 3-062
Practical Nurse Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 - 4:00pm SCFL 2-013/027 or attend online
  Watch for online orientation information in your MyQuest email
Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Friday, August 28, 2026 10:30 am - 1:00 pm SCFL 3-074 or attend online
Social Work Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SCFL 3-071
Therapeutic Recreation Orientation information will be provided by your program
Transitions to Employment In class
Veterinary Office Assistant Watch for orientation information in your MyQuest email

All orientation times are in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Tâwaw, Indigenous Student Orientation Day

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:30 am - 3:30 pm miyo-pimâtisiwin Center, SCFL 1-151

Registration is required and limited to 50 new student participants. Watch for registration information in your MyQuest email.

Student Handbooks

Get familiar with your program and student life at NorQuest. Student handbooks provide important information about program expectations, policies, resources, and support services to help you succeed.