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.
Effective July 1, 2026, locker management at the Victoria Avenue East and North Hill (Len Evans and MICA) campuses in Brandon will transition to the Assiniboine College Students' Association (ACSA). For questions, contact the Assiniboine College Students' Association at [email protected].
Students attending any other Assiniboine College campus should note that locker services will continue to be managed through their respective School administrative offices.
- Questions: Get your questions answered by our friendly staff and student ambassadors.
September 1 to 4, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Victoria Avenue East campus, Brandon
Start at the cafeteria – we’ll guide you from there!
TBD
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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology - North Hill campus, Brandon
- Automotive at 8:30 a.m.
- Welding at 12 p.m.
- Power Engineering at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology - North Hill campus, Brandon
- Construction Electrician at 8:30 a.m. – LECTT
- Piping Trades at 12:30 p.m. – LECTT
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology - North Hill campus, Brandon
- Heavy Equipment at 8:30 a.m. – LECTT
- Carpentry at 12:30 p.m. – LECTT
Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, North Hill campus, Brandon
- Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment (all programs, afternoon only) - TBD
Victoria Avenue East campus, Brandon
- Peters School of Business (all programs, all day)
- Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment (all programs, afternoon only)
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.