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.
Parking is complimentary during Welcome Week. We're so excited to see you!
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) |
| 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 |
| MindfulU | The Loft (Room 2000) | 9:00 am to 4:00pm |
| Red Deer City Bus Tour | Meet by the Welcome Table/Main Doors | 9:30 am & 10:30 am (Register Here) |
| Info Fair | Red Deer Bottling Forum | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Indigenous Student Centre Smudge and Open House* | Room 1010 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Campus Tours | Student Connect Centre (Room 1102) | 1:00 - 4:00 pm (offered every 30 minutes) |
| 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 - 2:45 pm |
*Smudge starts at 1:00 pm.
Friday, September 6 | Set Your Path
| Activity | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Students' Association Benefits Information Session | The Loft (Room 2000): Council Chambers | 12:00 - 12:45 pm |
| Social Mixer & Speed Friending | Far Side Bar & Grill | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| International Mentorship Program Kick-Off | The Loft (Room 2000) | 1:30 - 3:30 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.