Every Griffin starts somewhere.

Flightpath is your guide to navigating campus life, meeting new people and feeling ready before your first class begins. Whether you're exploring campus, building study habits or making new connections, Flightpath helps you start strong and feel supported.

How Flightpath works

Flightpath is flexible, inclusive and designed around you. Get the most out of it.

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Explore your path

Check out the activities below and find the ones that fit your goals, interests and schedule.

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Show up your way

Take part online or on campus—at your own pace and comfort level.

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Build confidence

Every Flightpath activity is designed to help you build confidence—and some even come with chances to win prizes along the way.

Flightpath activities

Be more informed, connected and confident with each Flightpath experience.

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wing Pre-Flight Prep

Start with the essentials. These early tools and events help you get oriented and feel prepared.

Online Orientation Course

A self-paced course that introduces campus life, student services and the tools you'll use throughout your studies.

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First-Year Readiness Quiz

A 15-minute quiz that offers tailored tips and highlights supports that can help you succeed. Check your myMacEwan email at the start of term for a message from IAP@macewan.ca to access it.

Check your email

Early Bird Orientation

Half-day sessions (online or in person) to explore campus, meet fellow Griffins and learn about available supports.

Register here

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Build strong habits and stay motivated.

Online Study Skills Courses

Self-paced courses to help you stay motivated, manage your time and build effective study habits. Access to the course will be posted here when it's ready for enrolment.

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Student Skill Sessions

Interactive workshops (online or on campus) that boost your confidence in areas like time management, note-taking and public speaking.

Find a session

wing Find Your Flock

Find your place in the MacEwan community.

Community Nest Program

A peer-led support program where a senior student (Nest Leader) helps you connect with other first-year students through activities and shared experiences.

Find your nest

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Your official welcome to MacEwan.

New Student Orientation Day

A full day of activities designed to help you explore campus, access key services and feel ready for your first term.

Start your exploration

wing Land Strong

Look ahead with confidence.

Final Landing Celebration

The final stop on your Flightpath journey to celebrate your progress, the connections you’ve made and the preparation you’ve done for what’s next at MacEwan.