ORIENTATION
WEEK 2025
Get ready to make your grand entrance, because the spotlight’s on you! Vanier Orientation Week is pulling out all the stops to welcome you to York with a week of magic, mystery, and memories you won’t forget. Whether you're majoring in philosophy or business, economics or undecided, as long as you're part of York, you're one of us.
This year’s theme, "Now You See Me", is all about showing up, standing out, and stepping into your York journey with confidence (and a little flair). Think wild events, unforgettable connections, helpful workshops, and plenty of surprises [we’re talking full-on main character energy]
Led by your Vanier O-Leaders (a.k.a your new hype squad), this week is your chance to meet new friends, explore the campus, and find your people before classes even start. No magic tricks required…. just bring your best self, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Orientation Week?
Orientation Week is one of the best parts of University where you can interact specifically with other first-year students within your program and college. It's a hyped-up week filled with events, games, and opportunities to interact with first-year and upper-year students before school even starts.
What is Vanier College?
We are a diverse, rich community, where business-minded students and those in the humanities and social studies live together, exchange ideas, and share world views. Within the larger York campus, Vanier College helps make this big university feel like a community of like-minded individuals!
What is the college system?
The college system at York University is a separation of different 9 different colleges/ buildings that are apart of the separation of programs that facilitate, and assist in providing different communities affiliated with your program and other programs alike.
Have more questions? Message us on instagram @vaniercollegecouncil or @vanieroweek
