The Summer Orientation Program will be taking place June 27th -30th, 2011. In addition, Health Science Students have orientation on July 5. The focus of these events is to prepare first years for academic success. The program features topics that will directly impact your success in the classroom.

Click on the link HERE to register.

(The schedule of events is also attached in the link above.)

lol the only good thing that came from this is I got a free shirt, other than that it was a bunch of unnecessary talks.

Originally Posted by Eternal Fire

lol the only good thing that came from this is I got a free shirt, other than that it was a bunch of unnecessary talks.

If this is the "help with registration" thing, then I also found it useless. It could be a good way of starting to meet people in your faculty though.

Ehhh I went to one of these before first year, it helped me learn the general layout of campus so I had a bit of a leg-up on some people but it really wasn't a big deal. You won't really miss out on anything if you skip it. Besides, there's welcome week!

Yes, this was utterly useless. If you need help with registration, the video they post online is good enough.

Just to clarify, this program is to give first years an exposure to McMaster University in an academic light.

There are advantages to attend the Summer Orientation Program because, unlike Welcome Week, where it's more focused on socializing with people within your residence and faculties, first years can expect to know areas around campus better and also establish goals that would enhance their learning experience. Some modifications to the presentations and exercise are to take place, as well.

And while some students find lesser interest in this program. It may put their parents at ease to know what to expect for their child's experience!

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