Welcome Day

College of the Rockies invites our new and returning students to Welcome Day on Tuesday, September 8th!

Join us for a variety of events to celebrate the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester. Enjoy the activities and don’t forget,
September 9th is the first day of classes!

Program Orientation Schedules

Business and University Studies Programs

Program	Time (MDT)	Location
Associate of Arts (AARTS)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Learning Commons
Associate of Science (ASC)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Outdoor Classroom
Associate of Science – Environmental Science (ASCES)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Outdoor Classroom
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)	10:00 am – 11:30 am	Room S207/208
Business Management Diploma and Certificate (BMGT)	10:00 am – 11:30 am	Room S207/208
Criminal and Social Justice (CSJD)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Learning Commons
Education (EDUC)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Learning Commons
Engineering (ENGR)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Outdoor Classroom
Environment Studies Certificate (ESC)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Outdoor Classroom
Fine Arts (FA)	11:15 am – 11:45 am	Room KC136
Office Administration Program (OFAD)	10:00 am or 7:00 pm	Check email for invite
Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business Practices Program (PDDB)	10:00 am – 11:30 am	Room S207/208
Recreation Management (RMGT)	3:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Check email for invite
University General Studies	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Gymnasium

Health and Human Service Programs

Program	Time (MDT)	Location
Dental Assistant (CDA)	10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Room KC210
Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Option #1	10:30 am – 11:30 am	MS Teams link
Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Option #2	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	MS Teams link
Education Assistants (EA) – Option #1	10:30 am – 11:30 am	MS Teams link
Education Assistants (EA) – Option #2	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	MS Teams link
Health Care Assistant (HCA) – Cranbrook / Creston / Fernie / Invermere / Golden	10:00 am – 4:00 pm	Room KC205
Human Service Workers (HSWR) – Option #1	10:30 am – 11:30 am	MS Teams link
Human Service Workers (HSWR) – Option #2	7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	MS Teams link
Kinesiology (KNES)	10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Room KC208
Nursing (BSN) all years 1-4	10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Room KC250
Nursing (BSN) – Year 1	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Room S207/S208
Nursing (BSN) – Year 2	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Room KC190
Nursing (BSN) – Year 3	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Room S201
Nursing (BSN) – Year 4	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Room S203
Practical Nursing (PN) – Year 1	10:00 am – 4:00 pm	Room S101
Practical Nursing (PN) – Year 2	10:00 am – 4:00 pm	Room S103

Trades and Technology Programs

Program	Time (MDT)	Location
Automotive Service Technician (AST) – Foundation	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Pinnacle Hall Room 116
Carpenter Foundation	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Room KC319
Carpenter Level 2	8:00 am	Room KC317
Electrician Level 2	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Patterson Hall Room 206
Hairstylist	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Room KC322
Heavy Duty – Level 3	8:00 am	Pinnacle Hall Room 103
Heavy Mechanical – Foundation	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Pinnacle Hall Room 100
Industrial Mechanic – Foundation	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Patterson Hall Room 207
Plumber – Level 3	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Room KC222 – Plumbing Shop
Professional Cook	10:00 am – 11:00 am	Room KC214
Welder – Foundation	10:00 am – 11:00 am	KC321
Computer Information Systems Technician Program (CIST)	10:00 am – 11:00 am	KC146

Upgrading for Academic and Career Entry (UACE) (Adult Upgrading)