Welcome Class of 2029!
#BComPartoftheFamily
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF TRADITION
Here at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, Orientation Week is more than simply familiarizing students with their surroundings; it is about fully immersing the incoming class into the Commerce family. Orientation Week is a long-standing tradition in the Commerce program, one that lives and breathes in all Commerce students' hearts and minds. With over 100 years of tradition, Smith Commerce Orientation Week is one of the oldest and most elaborate of its kind!
Not only is Smith Commerce Orientation Week an incredible opportunity to learn about the program and meet fellow Commerce students, but it is an experience that is bound to stick with you far beyond your University career. We can't wait to kick off your Smith Commerce experience with the best Orientation Week possible!
TESTIMONIALS
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My name is Aaron and I’m heading into my 2nd year of Commerce! In my free time, I enjoy cooking and running in Downtown Toronto
Orientation was an amazing opportunity to get myself out there. It was the highlight of the first year as I was able to connect with my peers and the bosses almost instantly with everyone's excitement. It was the best way to help with the transition and make me feel at home from day one making it a great first impression to the culture here at smith. My fondest memory was the COMMxHealthSci event where I was able to meet some of my roommates in my current house. Being a Boss has been so much fun as I get closer with the other bosses and now I get to contribute to the magic that happens during orientation.
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My name is Simon and I'm heading into my third year of Commerce! In my free time, I enjoy following American sports, reading dystopian fiction, and biking across Toronto. As a first year, Orientation Week provided an incredible introduction to the Commerce program and the Queen's community overall. The experience led me to serve as a Boss in my second year, and it was super fulfilling to give back through greeting the incoming class with a warm welcome.
I'm going into my second year at Queen's and am coming back to o-week this year as a boss with the hearts suit! A little fun fact about me is that I'm from Ottawa but was born in Kingston at the KGH.
I absolutely loved my orientation experience. The energy that my bosses brought everyday along with the variety of well planned events (anything from spike ball to the godfather gala) made it an environment that was incredibly welcoming and engaging. Coming out of high school I didn't know much about the Smith Commerce Program or business at all, but orientation offered the perfect opportunity to meet my peers and start to feel like I was b-comm-ing part of the Smith Family. While I may be biased, there is no better way to start off your time at Queen's than with orientation.
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Aaron Anton
Comm' 28
Simon Ing
Comm' 27
Abby Wojtyk
Comm' 28
THE FACES OF
ORIENTATION WEEK
Orientation Week would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the "Bosses," otherwise known as Orientation Leaders. Each Boss is a student leader within the Commerce program excited to lead the incoming class on their Orientation Week journey. In short, the Bosses' role is to connect with Incoming Students and support them in navigating this new and often uncomfortable experience. But more than that, the Bosses build lasting relationships with the incoming class, providing mentorship support for the entirety of each student's four years.
The Commerce Executive on Orientation's mission is to set you up for success during your time at Queen's. Through our Instagram tips, Orientation Week Primer, and knowledgeable Bosses, we will provide you with the tools and support to thrive in the Smith Commerce program.