MITT Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027Orientation
Are you a new student?
Welcome to MITT! Orientation is your chance to meet the MITT community - including your classmates and instructors - and get informed as you prepare for the start of term.
Questions? Contact us at orientation@mitt.ca.
A few tips
- Orientation is designed to give you all the information and resources you need to succeed at MITT. Attendance and participation is expected and will be tracked.
- International Students: If you have a work practicum as part of your program, please bring your Co-op permit for verification to the Immigration Services Advisor’s office at Henlow or Pembina Campus.
- Ask questions early and often. Student Services and our team of student advisors can help you by phone, email, or Zoom.
Spring 2025 Orientation Schedule
IMPORTANT: All students are required to attend orientation on all the dates listed below specific to your program. Format is listed below.
Pre-Orientation Workshop Series
The Workshop Series offers presentations to help you prepare for your first day at MITT. Sessions range in length from 15 minutes to one hour.
Updated: March 14, 2025. The schedule is subject to changes.
Orientation Schedule
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| Program | Details |
|---|---|
|
Early Childhood Education Network and Systems Administrator |
Monday, May 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – The Deltas Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Light lunch will be provided. Tuesday, May 6 TBC |
|
Business Management Human Resources Learning and Development International Business |
Monday, May 5 Henlow Campus (130 Henlow Bay) – The Deltas Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light lunch will be provided. Tuesday, May 6 Pembina Campus (1551 Pembina Highway) – Head to your classroom Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Sales and Event Coordinator | Tuesday, May 6 Online via Zoom Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. *Link to be sent via email |
Pre-Orientation Workshops
Sessions range in length from 15 minutes to one hour.
- Pre-Arrival Webinar
- International Health Insurance
- Looking for Accommodations: How and Where to Start
- MITT Accounts
- Career Readiness: What Can You Do to be Prepared?
- Introduction to MyLearning: MITT’s Online Course Management Software
- Student Services: What We Can Do For You
- Being Ready: Time Management
- Social Cafe
- In-Person Campus Tours (Henlow, Fultz, and Pembina campuses)
Pre-Arrival Webinar
Date: Monday, March 31, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Many of you are getting ready to travel to MITT and start your program. This webinar covers the following topics:
- Immigration
- Arriving in Winnipeg
- Packing
- Airports
- Accommodations
- Other: banking, SIN, bus pass etc.
- What’s next?
- Orientation
- Become familiar with MITT’s systems (student email, MS Teams etc.)
- Q & A
Looking for Housing: How and Where to Start
Date: TBD
Duration: 1 hour
First time renting in Manitoba? Moving to Winnipeg? Join New Journey Housing in this workshop to learn how to get started, where to find housing, and your rights as a tenant.
Additional information is available in this booklet [PDF].
MITT Accounts
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes
Join us to learn about the different platforms students use at MITT and how to access them.
Tip: Locate your student email username and password before this session. (This was provided to you 48 hours after being admitted to MITT.)
Access MyLearning at https://mylearning.mitt.ca/ (Sign in with your student email) For technical support, email MyLearning@mitt.ca with your full name and MITT student ID.
International Health Insurance
Date: TBD
Duration: 15 minutes
Applicable to international students only.
Find out what your health insurance coverage includes and how to use it. Coverage starts as early as September 4.
Insurance administration: mitt.ca/current-students/international-student-health-insurance
Student Services: What We Can Do for You
Date: TBD
Duration: 15 minutes
At MITT, we offer many supports are and a team who is always cheering you on. Learn about the following services: advising, accessibility, counselling, Indigenous supports, and how to find us.
Career Readiness: What Can You Do to be Prepared?
Date: TBD
Duration: 15 minutes
While you are preparing to start your program, there are a few important things you can start working on to strengthen your resume. Career services will share how you can gain experience while in school and the importance of being thoughtful about your work and volunteer experiences.
Being Ready: Time Management
Date: TBD
Duration: 15 minutes
A full-time program requires you to be in classes for almost eight hours a day. With work, school, family, hobbies, and friends, how do you make time for it all? Join us to learn how to manage your time.
Social Café
Duration: 90 minutes
Meet your peers, bring questions that you may have, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea as you connect with others.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 12:30 p.m.
- Pembina Campus, 1551 Pembina Highway
- Meet us at the Student Life Area, RM 103
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 12:30 p.m.
- Henlow Campus, 130 Henlow Campus
- Meet us at the Student Lounge
In-Person Campus Tours (Henlow, Fultz, Pembina campuses)
Duration: 30 minutes
In-person tours of the Henlow, Fultz, and Pembina campuses will take place during the week of December 16. Take advantage of the opportunity to get familiar with your campus.
Henlow Campus, 130 Henlow Campus
Report to the general office
Date: TBD
Pembina Campus, 1551 Pembina Campus
Report to the general office
Date: TBD
Fultz Campus, 7 Fultz Avenue
Report to the student entrance
Date: TBD
Contact us today and we will be more than happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have.