A: Here’s the great thing, the cost for all the basic programming is covered in your student fees. However, the August 7th and 8th commuter orientation and your meals (with exception of the Scarlet and Gold Dinner on Thursday) are not included in this package. Residents can use their meal plans and Commuters will have the option to purchase a Commuter Meal Plan for $75.

Q: Is attendance mandatory for Orientation Week?

A: You’ve already paid for Orientation so you might as well come check it out. You don’t have to stay for the whole weekend but we sincerely think you will find our events useful, informative, and fun. There are a wide variety of activities planned to address a wide variety of student interests. Besides, when else do you get a week in school without homework and tests? Take advantage and get used to your new environment before the workload arrives. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did.

Q: Why do I need to send in a picture of myself?

A: We need the pictures to make a Frosh ID for you! This will be you ticket into the hot events all week long, and as long as we can tell it’s you, make it as goofy or monkey-like as you want! You will be asked to upload it when you register online – which you were just about to do, right?

Q: Where will I be staying during Orientation Week?

A: Vic is very proud to be able to provide residence accommodations for all students participating in Orientation Week. Commuters have the choice to be assigned a room in one of the Victoria College residences for the week. They will be sharing a room with one or two residence students who live there for the rest of the academic year.

Q:  Will I meet people from other colleges?

A: You definitely will! The Orientation Executive have made a special effort to join with other colleges and faculties in offering events. You can party down with Music faculty first years at the Wacky Tacky Boat Cruise, and make some Innis College friends at a shared  breakfast.

Q:  What is Residence Orientation?

A: This program is designed to give first year residence students the opportunity to adjust to campus living, interact
with floor mates, and meet their dons before the upper year students return to residence. It gives the residence dons a chance to steer new students through important information and give them “insider tips” on making the most of university life. This year, Residence Orientation will begin in the afternoon on Sunday, Septmember 5, 2010 and end mid-day on Monday, September 6, 2010. Commuter students staying in residence during Orientation Week are expected to participate in the Sunday Residence Orientation events.

Q: Is there any faculty involvement during the week?

A: You will have the chance to engage with faculty members before class begins in a more informal setting throughout the week. Be sure to look at our program description in the schedule portion of the handbook: events include a President’s Coffeehouse, a mock lecture, and Faculty-hosted luncheons.

Q: What does “LGBTTIQQ2S” and “Alllies” mean?

A: LGBTIQQ2S: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, Intersexed, Queer, Questioning, and 2-Sprited.
Allies: anyone – straight or not – who supports the LGBTTIQQ2S community or any of their members.

Q: I do not have a question right now, but what if I have one later?

A: No problem – we love questions! If anything comes up please feel free to e-mail us at vic.orientation@utoronto.ca or call us at the VUS AC office at 416-585-4473.