Welcome Week

August 31 to September 6, 2025

Welcome Week marks the start of the new school year! This week helps new students acclimatize to university life and welcomes back returning students. From working out logistics like payments, paperwork, and student photos, to fun events like Prov Cup and the Welcome Banquet, the week is full of opportunities to settle into the Providence community. Please join us as we celebrate the launch of a new school year!

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Important Information

Please fill out the ‘Student Services Information Form’ below and review the following link.

What To Expect:

  • Sunday, Aug. 31: Returning Student BBQ
  • Monday, Sept. 1: Returning Student Funnel, First Year Funnel, Orientation 1 (Incoming Students), All Residence Meeting/Commuter Event
  • Tuesday, Sept. 2: Academic Orientation, Program Lunch, Prov Cup
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3: Acoustic Worship Night
  • Thursday, Sept. 4: Welcome Banquet, STUCO Event
  • Friday, Sept. 5: Bonfire
  • Saturday, Sept. 6: Soccer Season Opener, Centennial Events

Full Schedule coming soon!

September 1 & 2, 2025 - Providence Campus (Otterburne, MB)

Before classes start, students will participate in academic orientation (mandatory for all new students), which is a great way to learn about Providence, meet faculty and staff, and be well equipped for your academic studies. Providence University College academic orientation will be held in person on the Providence campus.

Theological Seminary Orientation Day

September 2, 2025

Seminary Orientation Day is a day for all seminary students and faculty focused on community building and spiritual formation. This day equips you with what you need to know as you begin your first or another year of studies. It will include some time to get to know your faculty and other students through formal introductions and informal conversations. We will also have our first chapel of the year and some educational sessions on how to make the most of your time at Providence.

The main event is hosted on our Otterburne, MB campus. Those unable to attend the live event are encouraged to join sessions online.

Note: New students will complete a short academic orientation course prior to this Orientation Day which will highlight other areas of orientation including Populi, registration, writing skills and tools, etc.

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