Orientation & Transition Resources

Orientation & Transition Resources: Make the most of your first year! Explore our resources that support your transition to the UofG.

Student Accessibility Services offers various transition supports to help students with the transition to university life as a student with a disability.


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Summer Orientation Events


Throughout the summer, join SAS and the START Accessible Team for various events, sessions and activities on all things SAS. We have a combination of virtual and on-campus events. If you missed a virtual event, recordings will be available a day or two after they happen.

Be sure to complete your SAS Application to register with SAS and receive updates about supports and services.

Stay tuned for an updated list of events which may include: 

 

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Connecting with SAS

Dates: Various dates during the first 4 weeks of classes

This informal session provides an overview of what SAS is and offers guidance on how to connect with SAS. We will review the role of your advisor, how accommodations are determined and your role in accessing supports. We follow the presentation with an opportunity for questions and answers.

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SAS Parent Session

Dates: Hosted at the beginning of the Fall Semester

Are you a parent or family member of a student who will be registering with SAS at the University in the fall? Wondering how you can support your student? Designed for parents, this session will provide information on how SAS can support your student, what supports and services are available, and review the role of an SAS advisor, student role and how you can support your student through the university transition. 
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START Accessible

Dates: Before Labour Day

This two-day in-person orientation provides new SAS students with the opportunity to connect with staff and students, and learn about and experience the specifics of Student Accessibility Services before the hustle and bustle of Orientation Week.
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Course Selection and Student Accessibility Services

Dates: Hosted at the beginning of the Fall Semester

Familiarize yourself with the disability-related accommodations available at the University of Guelph and learn how to access them for the upcoming September term.
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