Accessibility Transition Program

Residence Move-In 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Your new home awaits!  Residence and SAS staff will be ready to greet you and your supporters at your assigned residence.

Opening Lunch for Students and Supporters 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

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Join us for a catered lunch and meet the SAS team.

Q & A for Supporters 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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Q & A for Students 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 

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Whatever questions you may have (or not even know to ask), we have the answers!  This is also an opportunity for attendees to share some concerns or helpful information with the group.

Pizza Social and Game Night 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Governors House-Main Lounge

This is a casual evening meant to help our participants relax and get to know each other.

Breakfast and Learn (Advocacy) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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Grab a bite as you learn about the importance of advocating for yourself.  Sarah Walker, an upper-year SAS student will share their experience and advice for knowing what you need and building relationships with those who can best support you. 

Welcome to University Life and Learning 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  

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The transition to university can come with some unexpected challenges, especially if you have just completed high school.  That said, even if you have attended post-secondary in the past or returning to Nipissing University as an upper-year student, there are things you should know about the full Laker experience. 

The “Welcome to University Life and Learning” workshop is designed to help prepare you for that transition and includes information and activities to help you plan ahead when it comes to your academic journey and beyond. 

Student Support Tour 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  

Nipissing U Campus

Let’s be honest.  There are times when we all need to find people with whom we can personally connect and feel supported.  Nipissing University is committed to promoting and providing an inclusive, safe environment for everyone. 

The Student Support Tour is meant to introduce our students to a few of these special groups and departments.   

Dinner and Keynote Speaker 4:30 p.m. – 

NUSU Student Centre

We are very proud to showcase the newly built NUSU Student Centre by hosting a dinner and presentation by Andrew Gustafson, an upper-year SAS registered student who will share their unique experience as a disabled person.

Breakfast and Bingo 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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An easy and fun way start to the day!

How WE Learn 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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When you understand the way people learn, it helps you understand yourself and others better.  Yet, most students are not taught the basics of how information is processed and stored in our memory.

The “How We Learn” workshop will be led by Mike Walker and includes a presentation, activities, and videos to help you understand the learning process and how memory functions.

How YOU Learn 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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The “How You Learn” workshop focuses on learning and personality styles and will help you identify how these apply to you.  Once you know what works for you, and why, you will have the tools to enhance and better support your learning in the future.

Scavenger Hunt/Find Your Classes 2.30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Nipissing U Campus

Get to know the beautiful Nipissing campus and some of the key landmarks all Lakers need to know about.

For those who would find it helpful, the SAS team will be available to guide students in finding their classes before the start of semester.

Off-Campus Dinner 4:30 p.m. – TBD

Downtown North Bay

Sunset at the Waterfront 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

North Bay Waterfront

Lake Nipissing offers some of the world’s most spectacular sunsets and the best way to experience them is from the North Bay Waterfront. Join us for dinner downtown and a walk to the pier, maybe grab a cone and watch the sun sink into the lake.

Breakfast and Learn (Understanding Accommodations) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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So, you have accommodations?  SAS will go through everything you need to know about accessing accommodations for testing, note taking, and adaptive technology. This will be an interactive session where students will go through the steps for a hands-on experience.

Attitude is Everything 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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“Attitude is Everything” explores how your beliefs and attitude about life and learning plays a part in achieving your goals.  You will learn about how to stay positive and flexible in your approach and reach your full potential.

Manitou Islands Scenic Cruise & BBQ 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lake Nipissing

The Manitou Islands can be seen floating on the waters of Lake Nipissing and their unique history is the stuff of legends.

Learn about the islands’ Indigenous connections and the mysteries that surround them.  On this cruise, you will be surrounded by all that nature has to offer with over 40 species of fish that swim in Lake Nipissing and the 50+ species of birds found on the shores of the islands.

An open-air BBQ lunch will be provided.