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Explore Assiniboine

Plan for Success

Prepare for an exciting start at Assiniboine College by attending one of our Explore Assiniboine events during the day of your program's orientation. Keep an eye on your email for further details on the first day and orientation details.

We look forward to welcoming you to Assiniboine College and supporting your educational journey!

Explore Assiniboine

This flexible, come-and-go event is designed to help you get familiarized with your campus and complete essential tasks for the upcoming academic year. This event is complementary to your mandatory program orientation. Here’s what you can do:

  • Campus Tours: Explore our facilities, classrooms, and student spaces. Tours run daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet in the cafeteria at the Victoria Avenue East campus to get started!
  • Student Services: Pick up your student ID card (upload your photo in advance), parking pass (order online in advance if needed) and request a locker.
  • Questions: Get your questions answered by our friendly staff and student ambassadors.
August 26 to 29, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Victoria Avenue East campus, Brandon
Start at the cafeteria – we’ll guide you from there!
August 27, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Parkland campus, Dauphin
Check-in at the front desk when you arrive!

No registration is required for Explore Assiniboine; simply drop by to get started. If you can’t make it to the event, you’ll be able to complete all these tasks during the first week of classes. This event is just an extra option if you’d like to get a head start!

New Student Orientation

In addition to Explore Assiniboine, some programs and departments host orientations prior to the start of classes. Attending your program's orientation is crucial for your success at Assiniboine. Below are the dates and times for orientation sessions scheduled in the week prior to classes. You will receive further details from your School regarding your orientation.

Wednesday, August 27

Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, North Hill campus, Brandon

  • 8:30 a.m. | Piping Trades
  • 11 a.m. | Power Engineering
  • 1:30 p.m. | Welding
Thursday, August 28

Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, North Hill campus, Brandon

  • 8:30 a.m. | Heavy Equipment Technician
  • 12:30 p.m. | Construction Electrician

Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, North Hill campus, Brandon

  • Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment Programs (Horticultural Production, Sustainable Food Systems and Culinary Arts)

Victoria Avenue East campus, Brandon

  • Business Administration & Business Advanced Diploma Programs
  • Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment Programs (all other programs)
Friday, August 29

Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, North Hill campus, Brandon

  • 8:30 a.m. | Carpentry and Woodworking
  • 12:30 p.m. | Automotive Technician

If your program or campus is not listed, you will receive orientation information directly from your School office. Most programs not listed here will host orientation activities during the first week of classes.