Welcome Week
Get ready for Red Deer Polytechnic's (RDP) Welcome Week celebration! In collaboration with the Students' Association of Red Deer Polytechnic (SARDP), we're excited to welcome both new and continuing/returning students to campus for the Fall 2024 term. This exciting week is filled with activities and events tailored to help you immerse yourself in campus life and become part of the RDP campus community. Make new connections, explore campus resources & supports and participate in various events throughout the week.
What to Expect
Most activities are drop-in style, but some may require advance registration. Check the schedule for each day below.
Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, September 4 | Wayfinding and Getting to Know Your Campus
| Activity | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Table/Wayfinding Assistance | Main Doors | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Students' Association Pancake Breakfast | Hallway by the Red Deer Bottling Forum | 8:30 - 9:30 am (or until supplies last) |
| Campus Tours | Student Connect Centre (Room 1102) | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (offered every 30 minutes) |
| Indigenous Student Centre Open House | Room 1010 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Tech 101 Session #1 | Library | 10:00 - 11:00 am |
| Welcome Carnival | Red Deer Bottling Forum | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Red Deer City Bus Tour | Meet by the Welcome Table/Main Doors | 11:30 am & 12:30 pm (Register Here) |
| Games | Library | 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
Thursday, September 5 | Welcome Lunch & Info Fair
| Activity | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Table/Wayfinding Assistance | Main Doors | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Indigenous Student Centre Open House | Room 1010 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| MindfulU | The Loft (Room 2000) | 9:00 am to 4:00pm |
| Red Deer City Bus Tour | Meet by the Welcome Table/Main Doors | 11:30 am & 12:30 pm (Register Here) |
| Info Fair | Red Deer Bottling Forum | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Students' Association & Presidents' Office Welcome BBQ and Yard Games | Exterior Courtyard east of Red Deer Bottling Forum | 11:30 am - 1:30pm |
| Tech 101 Session #2 | Library | 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
| Students' Association Benefits Information Session | The Loft (Room 2000): Council Chambers | 2:00 - 3:30 pm |
Friday, September 6 | Set Your Path
| Activity | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Student Centre Open House | Room 1010 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Inspire You | Red Deer Bottling Forum | 10:00 am - 2:00pm |
| Tech 101 Session #3 | Library | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Students' Association Lunch | Students' Association Stairs | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (or until supplies last) |
| International Mentorship Program Kick-Off | TBD | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Students' Association Benefits Information Session | The Loft (Room 2000): Council Chambers | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Questions?
If you have any questions about your course registration, please email Red Deer Polytechnic’s Student Connect Centre or complete this contact form.
For questions about NSO and/or Welcome Week, please email Mary Dallas, Associate Dean, Student Success.