May - August | Office of Student Experience & Wellbeing

Potential Stressors

Change in environment (anxiety about moving away from or back home, adjustment to living arrangements).
Change in social relationships (anxiety about the impact of changes in relationships with friends and family).
Mixed feelings about coming to (or leaving) university (excited and unprepared for what is to come).
May have questions about new environment and social arrangements (Will I fit in? Will I like my roommates?).
Academic and financial deadlines.
Applying for OSAP, student loans and external scholarships.

Attend Get Started academic orientation during June or July by the Academic Advising & Career Centre.
Students can refer to the new Course Calendar for the upcoming year.
Attend orientation events and activities in late August and early September to meet students, staff and faculty. Popular events include Welcome Day, Faculty Mix & Mingle and SCSU's orientation. Student Housing & Residence Life also has a specialized orientation experience for those students living in residence on campus.
Register for the First-Year Experience Program from the Student Life programs.
Take a c ampus tour in person or online with Admissions & Student Recruitment to explore the new environment and learn about the programs and services available.
Talk to a counsellor about how you are feeling. The Health & Wellness Centre on campus offers individual and group counselling services to registered students.
Try something new during the summer! The Outdoor Recreation program, offered by the Department of Athletics & Recreation, provides students with unique experiences, such as stand-up paddle boarding, white water rafting, and more!
Connect with the Financial Aid Office for information on deadlines and advice on applicable grants and scholarships.