Winter 2027 orientation
📅 Jan. 4 and 5, 2027
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
New Student Orientations for Winter 2027 will be held on Jan. 4 and 5. Each student will attend their orientation on one of these two days. Starting Nov. 5, you can 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 come to campus early on your assigned orientation date for a dedicated Immigration Advising Session. Here are the details to attend:
- Date: Jan. 4 and 5, 2027 (check your mySAIT schedule to see which of these days your orientation is scheduled for)
- Time: 8:45 – 9:15 am
- Location: MC317, Stan Grad Centre, SAIT Main Campus
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 🍿
- 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.
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.
New student orientation contest
Attend New Student Orientation for the chance to win a pair of JBL Bluetooth headphones!
This contest is open to all new students who attend New Student Orientation on either Jan. 4 or 5, 2027. Read the contest rules below for full contest details.
Questions?
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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.