Be ready to learn!
You’ll save yourself some stress and have more time for fun during your first week at college if you take care of these tasks before your first day of class. Work your way through these tasks and the orientation modules in the hive and be ready to enjoy your time on campus.
Complete the New Student Orientation module
Available in the Hive to complete before the first day of class, the NSO module provides helpful information to make your transition to Lethbridge College as smooth as possible. After completing this module, you’ll know:
- tried and tested tips to navigate your first term from experienced students who have been in your shoes before
- how Lethbridge College may differ from your previous educational experiences
- common hurdles and how to avoid or overcome them
- our Lethbridge College support services and how they can help you
- all about the technology you’ll use regularly
- how to excel both in the classroom and outside
Check out the New Student Orientation module in The Hive.
Stay Informed
NSO is an exciting time for new students and we want to ensure you have a successful week of classes!
Join us for New Student orientation lunch from 11:00 – 1:00 MST in the CAVE. Watch the schedule below for updates on Program Orientations and NSO Day activities.
NSO Day Sept. 6
NSO kicks off with a BBQ in The Cave (CE1300).
NSO Day Sept.6. NSO kicks off with a BBQ in The Cave (CE1300). Check the program orientation schedule to find yours and keep checking back as we update activities for the day and the first week of classes. Not sure where to go? Find the Welcome Students table in Centre Core.
Not sure where to go? Check the campus map.
Program Orientation
A full schedule of program orientations.
| Program | Date | Time | Campus Location | Virtual Link |
| Ag/Heavy Equipment Technician, Automotive Systems, Parts Apprenticeship, Automotive Apprenticeship, Heavy Duty Apprenticeship, Agricultural Apprenticeship | August 29 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am | TT1943 | |
| Academic Upgrading | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | IB1144 | |
| Bachelor of Nursing After Degree | Sept. 6 | 8:30 am – 9:30 am | CE1365 EC Fredericks Theatre | |
| Bachelor of Nursing | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | CE1365 EC Fredericks Theatre | |
| Business Administration, Administrative Office Professional (AOP) | Sept. 6 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am AOP continues 10:30 am – 11:00 am. AOP must attend both sessions |
IB Commons TE1230 |
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| Child and Youth Care | Sept. 6 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mandatory attendance for first year students |
AN1805 | |
| Computer Information Technology | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | IB2145 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology | Sept. 6 | 10:00-12:00 pm | TT1939 and TT1940 | |
| Culinary Arts Diploma | Sept. 6 | 9:00am – 1:30 pm | AN1804 | |
| Digital Communications Media | Sept. 6 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | TE3225 | |
| General Arts and Science | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | IB Theatres | |
| General Arts and Science - Indigenous Career Pathways | Sept. 6 | 10:00- 11:00 am | IB2144 | |
| General Arts and Science Psychology/Sociology/ English | Sept. 6 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | IB Theatres | |
| Early Childhood Education CERT MAIN | Sept. 6 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | AN1513 | |
| Educational Assistant | Sept. 6 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
AN1513 in person and zoom Zoom only |
Link Link |
| Exercise Science | Sept. 6 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am | PE2409 | |
| Health Care Aide & Unit Clerk - Allied Health | Sept. 6 | 9:30 am – 11:00 am | CB1005 (Westwinds Theatre) | |
| Massage Therapy | Sept. 6 | 10:30 am – 12 pm | TE1235 | |
| Medical Device Reprocessing | Sept. 6 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Link | |
| Multi Media Production | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | TE3217 | |
| Practical Nurse | Sept. 6 | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm | IB Theatres | |
| Practical Nurse Refresher | Sept. 6 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Link | |
| Practical Nurse Refresher | Sept. 6 | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Link | |
| School of Justice Studies (Policing, Corrections, Justice Studies Degree) | Sept. 6 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | IB Theatres | Link |
| School of Spatial Design Technologies (Interior design, Architectural Animation, Virtual and Augmented Reality) | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | TT2902 | Link |
| Renewable Resource Management, Environmental Assessment & Restoration, Natural Resource Compliance | Sept. 6 | 10:00 am -1:00 pm | CB3013 and CB3039 | |
| Wind Turbine Technician | Sept. 6 | 8:00 am -10:00 am | TT1922 | |
| Agriculture Sciences | Sept. 7 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm | CB1005 Westwinds Theatre | |
| Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology | Sept. 14 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | RC1009 | |
| GAS-110 | Oct. 24 | 8:00 am -9:00 am | TR1845 |
LCSA
Get to know your Lethbridge College Student's Association.
Get to know your Lethbridge College Student's Association.
Classroom Navigation
Visit us in Centre Core for help locating your classrooms.
We are here to help on your first day. Visit us in Centre Core for help locating your classrooms.
Online Learners
Connect to LC from wherever you are - including our student services.
As of Jan. 18, all students will move to Self Service. Watch your email for more information. In the meantime, be sure to bookmark the online academic calendar.
Don't forget to access your online NSO resources:
Sept. 5 - 8 Schedule
A schedule of events for the week of NSO.
All times listed are MST
September 5
Limited services open we will have the Information Kiosk in Centre core open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
September 6
Program Orientation (refer to the program orientation schedule)
Check in/Registration 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Centre Core
Free BBQ in the Cave 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Campus tours 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Centre Core
September 7
Program Orientation (refer to the program orientation schedule)
First day of classes
Free Breakfast first come first served in the Cave 9 am until food runs out
September 8
Teepee raising 11:00 – 2:00 pm Front of College
Thirsty Thursday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm the Cave
International Student Service Schedule
International Student Services schedule of events.
Thursday, September 1st
Orientation to the Land: Exploring Your New Home (On-Campus)
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A unique learning opportunity where you will learn about the significance of this land and explore the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
**Participants will receive a certificate of completion
To learn more about Blackfoot Culture, check these resources available through the Buchanan Library
Friday, September 2nd
International Students meet up (Online)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
An opportunity to connect online, answer your questions and do a recap of the information we have shared up to this point.
Come meet the International Services team!
Tuesday, September 6th
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation will introduce you to your program, classes, other students, and a BBQ with the Lethbridge College Student Association.
Tuesday, September 6th
International Student Info Session (On-Campus & Online)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We will review important information, guidelines and best practices for international students.
This session will be facilitated by:
Chiye Kinjo, RISIA, Manager of International Services
Abi Adhikari, RCIC, Career & Academic Advisor – International Focus
Friday, September 9th
International Welcome Celebration (On-Campus)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
It is finally Friday, let’s wrap up the week with some games, prizes and snacks!
We will have a couple of surprises for you including the possibility to win a Lethbridge College gym membership for an academic year!
Advice from Current Students
Hello, my name is Niculina Jensen, and you can call me Nicky. I am a second-year Practical Nurse (PN) Student as well as the Lethbridge College Student Association (LCSA) Vice President (VP) of Operations & Finance here at Lethbridge College. I have been a student here at the college since 2018, and since then I have finished the Health Care Aide Program (2019), Upgraded my learning so that I could enter the PN program (2020-2021), and finished my first year as a PN student (2021-2022). Studying in college can have its ups and downs, however, there are so many resources to help you through your journey while you are completing your program or classes that you are taking.
My one piece of advice for students would be: Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you are struggling with something. It is better to ask for help and get the necessary help you need to get what you need to accomplish done than try to figure it out on your own and not get the result you were hoping for. The instructors, library, LCSA, and all parts of the college have tricks, tools, and things you would need to help you succeed.
To be successful sometimes having that support and tools can help you. All you have to do is just ask and you will be directed to where you need to go, explained what it is that you need explaining, and supported in the way that you need to be supported.
I encourage new students to engage in conversation with the class, build relationships with their instructors and to always keep the instructors in the loop with what’s going on. Instructors understand that life happens, we do have lives outside of school. Informing your instructors if you are struggling, need help, need reassurance, need support, or just have class inquiries, clarifying to your instructor on important issues around your life, because it does tie into your studies. Instructors will do anything possible to help support their students succeed, that is what they are there for.
I would absolutely get to know the learning café, what supports they have for students and their academics. My main thing with school is always always always do your chapter readings. This way you are up to date on information, you’re getting all the context of the course and you are prepared to ask questions and engage in class. Get into habit of routine studies, being structured, and organized. Have fun and soak up what Lethbridge College has to offer you!