Welcome to Your Ineō Orientation
International MBA students must attend the New to Canada Orientation (August 28th and 29th), Ineō Orientation (September 3rd and 4th) and MBA Launch (September 5th, 6th, and 7th)
Ineō Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Depending on your program (ie. MBA, MMKG, Domestic/International) different dates and sessions apply for you. Please take careful note below. Dress code is included in schedules.
NOTE: Continue to check your online schedule for room location and additional details. Sessions on Aug. 28-29th are designed specifically for international students and students who have recently moved to Canada. Please note, your orientation schedule may be subject to change.
| NEW TO CANADA
Thursday, August 28 Dress Code – Business Casual |
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| 12:30 – 1:00 PM ET | Registration & Welcome Mixer
In-Person Location: North Entrance in the Seymour Schulich Building (SSB) Check-in at the registration table and receive your name badge! |
| 1:00 -5:00 PM ET | Orientation Sessions
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NEW TO CANADA Friday, August 29 Dress Code – Business Casual |
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| 9:45 AM – 12 PM ET | Orientation Sessions 
In-Person Location: N109 |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET | Community Fair
Meet services providers and other important support services from the Schulich community! In-Person Location: Marketplace in SSB |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET | Orientation Sessions + Campus Tour |
| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET | Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic
In-Person Location: SSB, Rooms E113 & E114 Registration is required. For full details and to book your SIN appointment, please click here. |
| Wednesday, September 3
Dress Code – Business Casual |
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| 5:00 – 5:30 PM ET | Registration
In-Person Location: North Entrance, SSB Check-in at the registration table! |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM ET | Dean’s Welcome
In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB Detlev Zwick, Dean, Schulich School of Business, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET | Alumni Panel
In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB The Alumni Panel discussion presents a valuable opportunity to participate in a captivating conversation with a group of graduates. Throughout the session, these alumni share their diverse stories, including their academic journeys, experiences on campus, and reflections since graduation. Moderated by: Mike Valente, Director, MBA Program; Associate Professor of Business and Sustainability Panelists: To be Announced Closer to the Date |
| 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET | Dean’s Networking Reception
In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace in SSB Connect with other students, faculty and staff at the evening reception. Enjoy refreshments as you build your graduate network. |
| Thursday, September 4
Dress Code – Casual Comfortable (ie. Schulich T-shirt from Welcome Package, Pants/Shorts, and Running Shoes) |
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| 9:00 – 9:15 AM ET | Check-In
In-Person Location: Second Student Centre (Please note, this is not in the Schulich building) Make your way to the second floor and grab a seat! Click here or scan the QR Code for the map to the Second Student Centre:
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| 9:15 – 11:30 AM ET | Culture of Integrity – Experiential Engagement Session
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| 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM ET | Graduate Club Fair & Lunch
In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace in SSB Bagged lunch provided |
| 1:15 – 1:30 PM ET | GBC Welcome
In-Person Location: Executive Dining Room |
| 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET | Centre for Career Design (CCD)
CCD Overview In-Person Location: Executive Dining Room |
| Friday, September 5 – Sections A & B | |
| 1:15 – 3:00 PM ET | Session I: Introduction to Skills for Leadership & MBA Launch
In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB Professor Ingo Holzinger |
| 3:00 – 6:00 PM ET | Team Case Study I: Identifying the Problem(s)
In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms posted on Canvas
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| Friday, September 5 – Section J & U | |
| 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET | Session I: Introduction to Skills for Leadership & MBA Launch
In-Person Location: W132 Professor Ingo Holzinger |
| 7:30 – 8:00 PM ET | Dinner
In-Person Location: Private Dining Room
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| 8:00 – 11:00 PM ET | Team Case Study I: Identifying the Problem(s)
In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms. posted on Canvas.
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| Saturday, September 6 – All Sections | |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET | Session II: Telling a Compelling Story
In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB Schulich Professor |
| 11:30 – 12:30 PM ET | Lunch
In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace
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| 12:30 – 3:30 PM ET | Team Case Study II: Creating Solutions
In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms posted on Canvas |
| 3:30 – 6:30 PM ET | Team Case Study III: Presenting to the Executives
In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms posted on Canvas
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| Sunday, September 7 – All Sections | |
| 8:45 – 5:00 PM ET | Team Building Day
In-Person Location: McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building |
Learning Outcomes Quick Guide:
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Supports a sense of capability and provides students with information to be successful academically.
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Supports a sense of connectedness and provides opportunities for students to build social networks.
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Supports a sense of purpose and encourages goal-setting.
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Supports a sense of resourcefulness and provides resources and the development of interpersonal skills to build confidence.
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Supports a sense of culture to instill pride and commitment to the school.
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