Welcome to Lethbridge Polytechnic

Congratulations on your admission to Lethbridge Polytechnic! Whether you are a high school student, transferring from another institution, changing your program or joining us from the workforce, we are ready to welcome you and help support you on your journey.

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Wondering where to get started?

myPolytech is your student portal for everything you need as a student at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Gain access to up-to-date information about student services and student life on campus.

myPolytech

Find information and resources on:

  • Setting up your digital student ID.
  • Canvas: Access online course material, assignments and marks.
  • Self-Service: Pay tuition, find your course timetable and more.
  • Office 365: Access your Lethbridge Polytechnic email inbox, Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

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What to expect

New Student Orientation is more than just a single event. It's your first step into the Lethbridge Polytechnic community.

Orientation events at Lethbridge Polytechnic include a series of activities, all designed to help you feel supported, confident and connected. From guided campus tours to academic workshops, each opportunity is here to help you build skills, find your way around and feel part of something bigger.

New Student Orientation events include program-specific orientations, an institutional welcome, a lunch hosted by the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students’ Association and Student Services Fair. Along the way, you'll meet faculty, employees, and fellow students and start building the relationships that will carry you through your time on campus.

New Student Orientation is here to help you be ready for what comes next!

 

New Student Campus Tours

Designed for incoming students and their supporters, New Student Campus Tours offer a relaxed, informative way to explore campus before the hustle of New Student Orientation. Led by the Student Affairs team, these tours go beyond the basics to show you where you'll spend your time: classrooms, lounges, food spots, as well as essential student services to help you be ready for your journey at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

You'll get insider tips, meet other new students and walk away with a better sense of where things are so you can start your first day feeling confident and connected.

Academic Workshops

Start the term feeling confident and prepared with our Academic Workshops, designed to help you build the skills you need for life at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Whether you want to brush up on study strategies, learn how to manage your time, get comfortable with Canvas, or tackle academic writing and APA citations, we’ve got you covered. 

All workshops include a free pizza lunch for attendees.

International Student Orientation

Join us for our International Student Orientation, designed to help you settle in and start your semester with confidence. We’ll walk you through essential information, introduce you to key resources and connect you with fellow international students. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch as you get to know your new community! We also encourage all international students to attend the New Student Orientation for an even broader introduction to campus life.

Indigenous Student Welcome

Our Indigenous Student Welcome will help you gain access to academic, career and cultural support as an Indigenous student. Learn about our Circle of Services, Cultural Support Program and more.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is your official welcome to Lethbridge Polytechnic. It is a full day designed to help you feel prepared, inspired and connected as you begin your post-secondary journey.

The day begins with a program orientation, where you'll meet faculty and new classmates, learn what to expect in your program, and receive tips and tricks for a successful start. From there, you’ll attend the institutional welcome. You’ll hear from campus leadership, receive a warm welcome from the Lethbridge Polytechnic Students' Association, and experience the power of connection and belonging.

By the end of the day, you’ll feel more confident navigating campus, know where to turn for support and have made meaningful connections with the people who will be part of your success. This is more than a welcome, it’s the beginning of your story at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

Program Orientation

Connect with your new peers, learn program specific information and meet your faculty. Program Orientation’s will take place at varying times and locations, please refer to the Program Orientation schedule closer to New Student Orientation for details.