Orientation

To prepare you for your August 2023 Semester at CIC, please see the following list of important dates and information about our School Orientation and Registration.

Detailed Orientation Schedule will be Available Soon – Stay tuned!

Residence Check-in: August 5-8,2023

In-person Orientation: August 9-12, 2023

*Subject to change

Below is a sample orientation schedule for your reference.

	New students	Parents
8:00am – 9:00am	Breakfast (Ainsliewood Cafeteria)	Breakfast (Ainsliewood Cafeteria)
9:00am – 9:45am	Welcome Assembly (Gym)	Welcome Assembly (Gym)
10:00am-12:00pm	Games and Tours Welcome Activity Westdale Tour, School Tour	Parent Presentations (Gym)
12:00-12:30pm	Open Q and A (Gym)	Open Q and A (Gym)
12:30-1:30pm	Lunch	Lunch
1:45-2:30pm	Safety Presentation (Gym)	Safety Presentation (Gym)
2:15-4:00pm	Student Life Presentations and Activities (Gym)	Student Life Presentations and Activities (Gym)

August 10th Orientation – Day 2 (Pine Hall Residences) Students only

Intro to Family Groups
Facilities Tour
Family Style Brunch
Hamilton City Tour including stops at Bayfront Park and Sam Lawerance Park
Shopping trip (Walmart)

August 11th Orientation – Day 3 (Ainsliewood Building) Students only

Frosh Week Activities
- Group Challenges
- Scavenger Hunt
- Minute-to-win-it Games
- Lots of Prizes!
BBQ Dinner

August 12th Orientation – Day 4 (Pickup from Residence) Students only

Trip to Niagara Falls
- Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Canada
- Niagara City Cruises (formally known as Maid of the Mist)

Assessments

Learn more about placement assessments, including English, Math and Science.

Credit Recognition

Maximum equivalent credits based on your level of study.

Graduation Requirement

Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements

Uniforms and ID Card

How to get your uniforms and ID card and what is the Uniform Policy?

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Last Updated: March 29, 2023