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Download the GooseChase App & Join a Team for the Welcome Home Week Challenge
Want to win prizes for exploring the campus? Download GooseChase on your smartphone and register as a UTM Residence student for access to our Welcome Home Week Challenge missions! You’ll earn points for completing missions and the community who completes the most missions will win a pizza party! Have fun exploring and stay safe! Our game code: RDD8Q1

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September 2

Student Experience Activation Stations: Chill, Slay, & Play

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dinner Pick Ups

Various Locations. See in description.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This event is on your own! Pick up your FREE dinner before heading to your Community Meet Up. 

Pick Up Locations:

Erindale & Oscar Peterson Hall (OPH) students: Back of OPH

Roy Ivor, McLuhan, & Schreiberwood students: Roy Ivor Patio

Putnam, Leacock, and MaGrath students: Parking Lot 5

Community Meet Up #1

See locations here

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for Community Meet Ups – a chance to bond with your community! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your don and fellow members. See you there.

Welcome Home

Gym A/B

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Welcome to the UTM Residence's exclusive Welcome Home Event! Connect with fellow Residence Students, celebrate the new academic year, and experience a vibrant evening filled with talented performers. Let's cultivate a strong community together! See you there!

 September 3

Yoga

Gym C

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for a relaxing yoga session, suitable for all skill levels – beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the practice, helping you find inner balance and tranquility. We provide yoga mats and equipment, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Embrace the experience with us!

Residence 101

Various Locations. See in description

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Don't miss Residence 101! Here you will meet your Community Development Coordinator and get all the essential information for living in residence. Please ensure you are joining the session for your residence area. See you there!

MaGrath Valley, Leacock Lane, Putnam Place, and McLuhan Court students: DV2080

Oscar Peterson Hall students: DV2072

Erindale Hall and Roy Ivor Hall students: DV2074

REF Meet & Greet

See locations here

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Meet your Residence Education Facilitator (REF) and get to know the ins and outs of being a UTM student! First-year students living in residence will have the opportunity to meet and connect with their REF and get prepared for the start of classes!

LLC Welcome

Roy Ivor Lobby

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Welcome to your living-learning community! Meet and get to know other students in your LLC and from other LLCs while enjoying a complimentary lunch. You will also meet your LLC Program Facilitator to learn more about the awesome programs we have in store for you this year!

Upper Year Social: Water Soak 'n' Splash

MaGrath Backyards

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Upper Year Social for a thrilling water fight and a chance to bond with other residence upper year students. Don't forget your towel and competitive spirit! Let's make unforgettable memories together! See you there!

Make it Home

On your own

3:30 PM- 6:30 PM

Learn more about Mississauga using our Make it Home pamphlet! We have created one time use vouchers for Uber that are only available for the week of Orientation, make sure you use it to visit some of the locations highlighted in the pamphlet!

Community Meet Up #2

See locations here

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Spend time with your community before the Colman Cup Cheer Off! Make sure to be on time to your community meet up so you can prepare with your community for the cheer off! We will also spend some time elaborating on your student experience in residence and how you can develop during your time with us, so that you can be set up for success during your UTM experience!

Colman Cup Cheer Off

Parking Lot 8

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come on down to the Colman Cup Cheer Off! This will be your first opportunity to see what Colman Cup is all about and compete with other mascot groups to win points towards the trophy given out at the end of the year! Make sure to bring your A game and are ready to cheer throughout the night!

 September 4

Equity Outreach Network Quiz Show

Roy Ivor Lobby

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us in an evening of entertaining Jeopardy Questions with the UTM Equity Outreach Network Committee on topics related to Sports, UofT/UTM, Music, Movies and/or Geography, and more! Come with your friends for some snacks and the chance to win some prizes!

Artistic Resource Team Karaoke

Roy Ivor Lobby

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The ART committee presents our first event of the year, a karaoke night! If you're all about music, fun, and good vibes this event is for you! Come to Roy Ivor Lobby/Colman Commons  on September 4th from 9 - 10:30 PM to enjoy the fantastic community and make some new friends! Don't hold out on those lovely voices :)

September 6-8

Coffee Pick Ups

OPH Lobby

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Calling all coffee and tea enthusiasts! Come on down to OPH for some free coffee/tea/hot chocolate.Whether you need a morning jolt before class or a cozy pick-me-up during study sessions, we've got you covered! 

 September 9

International Student Mixer

Roy Ivor Lobby

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome to the International Student Mixer! Join us for a diverse and unforgettable evening where you can connect with fellow international students, share experiences, and celebrate cultures from around the world. Mark your calendars and embrace this opportunity to make new friendships and expand your global network.

Residence Fest

Parking Lot 5

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Head on down to P5 for our residence Festival! This is our carnival like event where you'll have the opportunity to interact with various inflatable games. There will also be food trucks and a dance party! Have fun playing the various games and dancing when the sun goes down!

 September 10

Community Gatherings #1

See locations here

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This will be the first Community Gathering that will be facilitated by Dons. It will be hosted during Orientation Week so that you can dedicate some time to figuring out when students are available for future CGs.