Winter 2026 orientation
📅 Jan. 2 and 5, 2025
SAIT is much more than programs and buildings; it's your community. New Student Orientation is a key part of your student journey and will set you up for success in your first semester and beyond. This event will prepare you for classes, introduce key student supports and provide opportunities to connect with your instructors and fellow students.
Before you attend
Ensure you're prepared to attend SAIT and orientation by reviewing your next steps. Make sure you regularly check your SAIT student email for your orientation details.
Schedule
Your New Student Orientation for Winter 2026 will be held on either Friday, Jan. 2 or Monday, Jan. 5 at SAIT’s main campus. Check your student schedule at mySAIT, under ORNT118, for the details of your specific orientation, including the date, start time and location:
- Log into mySAIT
- Click “myStudent” from the drop-down menu
- Select “View my schedule”
- View the details for ORNT118: Orientation.
Connect with the Office of the Registrar if the course isn't showing on your schedule.
Are you a new international student? Attend SAIT’s Immigration Advising Sessions!
International students are encouraged to attend a dedicated Immigration Advising Session, during your regular orientation programming. Here are the details to attend:
- Date: Your New Student Orientation Day, either Jan. 2 or 5
- Time: 11:15 – 11:45 am
- Location: NR112.
This session is highly recommended for all new international students. No registration is required to attend.
Orientation FAQs
For a full orientation experience, we ask that you bring the following:
- Notebook and a pen for notes 📓
- A device that can connect to the internet 💻
- Snacks and a water bottle 🍿
- Comfy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing 👟
- A copy of the orientation schedule, which can be found on mysait.ca 📅
While we understand that orientation is an exciting time for you and your family, we ask that you do not bring your family to New Student Orientation, as this event is designed and has space for students only.
SAIT has designed several programs to help you transition into SAIT and post-secondary education.
SAIT Start: SAIT Start is an online onboarding experience developed specifically for first-year students to prepare them for academic success before beginning classes. The information remains accessible throughout the semester for quick and easy reference. Please ensure that you have a valid SAIT email and have registered for courses prior to accessing SAIT Start.
PREP 100 The SAIT Experience: Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective note-taking, and more through this free, short online course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication, and submitting assignments online. You'll be registered in PREP 100 automatically in your first semester, and course completion is recommended.
Indigenous student orientation
📅 January 6, 2026
Natoysopoyiis (NN108) has a team of Indigenous student services professionals here to support you on your academic journey.
For more information about orientation, please email natoysopoyiis@sait.ca.
New student orientation contest
Win one of 34 prizes, including a set of JBL headphones.
This contest is open only to SAIT students who are new to SAIT for the Winter 2026 semester, are enrolled in a full-time credit program, and are actively engaged during the SAIT Readiness Session on Jan. 2, 2026.
Questions?
Contact us at
Office of Student Engagement
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Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4 pm
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.