Welcome Week

Winter Welcome Week students walking in hallway

Welcome (or welcome back!) to #MyRDP! 

Welcome Week is packed with everything you need to start the semester right: think fun activities, creative crafts, and info fairs to get you in the know. Plus, did we mention the free food?

Offered in partnership with the Students' Association of RDP (SARDP), there’s something for everyone, whether you're meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, or just looking for some fun between classes.

Note: Most activities are drop-in style, but some may require advance registration.

Tuesday, January 7

Welcome Table/Wayfinding Assistance 

  • 8:30 – 10 AM
  • Main Entrance

Students’ Association Breakfast 

  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM (while supplies last)
  • Students’ Association Stair Entrance

Get to Know Your Students’ Association  

  • 11 AM – 2 PM
  • By the Students’ Association Stair Entrance

Games 

  • 2 – 3 PM 
  • Library - Makerspace
Wednesday, January 8

Welcome Table/Wayfinding Assistance 

  • 8:30 – 10 AM
  • Main Entrance

Students’ Association Breakfast 

  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM (while supplies last)
  • Students’ Association Stair Entrance

MindfulU: Introduction to Wellness and Success

  • 9 AM – 4 PM
  • The Loft (Room 2000)

Sign-Spire: Design Inspirational Home Decor 

  • 11 AM – 2 PM 
  • The Loft (Room 2000)

Indigenous Student Welcome Smudge 

  • Pónokaisissáhta Indigenous Student Centre 
  • 11 AM

Get to Know Student Life Programs & Activities

  • The Rec Hub (Rooms 1010A & 1000)
  • 11:30 AM - 3 PM
Thursday, January 9

Make a 'Back to School' Survival Kit with SARDP

  • 11 AM - 1 PM
  • Students’ Association Stair Entrance

InfoFair

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Red Deer Bottling Forum (By Tim Horton's)
Friday, January 10

Coffee & Tea Bar with SARDP

  • 11 AM - 1 PM
  • Students’ Association Stair Entrance

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About the event
Tuesday, Jan 7 to Friday, Jan 10 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
International Students
Indigenous Cultural Connections
Counselling Services