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Newphoria LogisticsNew College Orientation 2026

My assignments & duotangs

Choose your name to see your final EL assignments. Available duotangs open directly; any PDF that is not uploaded yet stays clearly marked.

My OI coverage

Choose your name to see your content, hype and coverage assignments for the day. You can still see the full OI coverage plan inside each event.

Find my PL group

Type your name to instantly see your group and co-leaders.

Fast rules

The things people are most likely to need under pressure.

Time-sensitive issue
Discord → call
If an Exec does not answer on Discord within 5 minutes, call their phone number. For serious issues, call sooner.
Late arrival
WI 2002
Go directly to the Fishbowl to sign in. At least one Exec will be there to assist.
End of day
Sign out
Sign out in WI 2002 and return flags/duotangs. Missing sign-out means you are considered absent for the entire day.

Your week

PL responsibilities are surfaced first.

Toolkit

Protocols, communication, Group Time, leader expectations and quick-reference resources.

✅ Sign in / sign out

Daily arrival
  • Mon Aug 31 — 9:00 AM
  • Tue Sep 1 — 9:00 AM
  • Wed Sep 2 — 9:00 AM
  • Thu Sep 3 — 7:00 AM (early!)
  • Fri Sep 4 — 9:00 AM
Procedure
  • Go to William Doo Auditorium and sign next to your name.
  • Pick up any flags and materials provided for the day.
  • Late? Go directly to WI 2002 (The Fishbowl); an Exec will assist you.
  • At the end of the day, sign out at WI 2002 and return any flags or duotangs.
  • Leaving early because of an emergency? Tell an OE or VM so you can be signed out.
‼️ If you do not sign out, you are considered absent for the entire day. More than two absences means you will not qualify for the CCR notation.

💬 Discord + communication

Discord is the primary platform for team communication during Orientation Week. Keep notifications on and check official channels regularly.

#announcementsOfficial updates
#key-dates-and-deadlinesTime-sensitive notices
#questionsQuestions for the Orientation team
  • Keep messages in the appropriate channels.
  • Be respectful and professional.
  • Avoid spam and unrelated messages in work channels.
For time-sensitive problems: if an Exec does not answer on Discord within 5 minutes, call them. Call sooner when the situation is more serious. Do not use Instagram, other unofficial platforms or email for O-Week logistics.

👕 Uniforms + what to bring

You must wear your Orientation T-shirt whenever you are performing in-person leadership duties.

Leader shirt
Green
Bring
Reusable water bottle
Sunscreen + hat
Anything else you need to feel prepared
Photo consent
Yellow wristband = do not photograph or video.

Recognition colours: Staff dark green polo • OCs red • Execs purple • Leaders green • Photographer black • NewCs yellow.

🌞 Leader expectations

Be present, helpful, kind and approachable. Take initiative and remember that you are representing New College and U of T. The energy you bring can help a nervous or unsure NewC feel like they belong.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Head Leaders

Head Leaders are the main connection between PLs and VMs for feedback, assistance and monitoring throughout the week.

  • Starting Day 2, each Head Leader collects attendance sheets during morning Group Time from their three assigned PL groups, including their own.
  • Make it clear to NewCs that attendance is not mandatory; the sheets are for internal use.
  • Watch event participation and enthusiasm levels, then connect with VMs at the end of the day.

🤝 Group Time

PLs choose activities based on their group’s energy. ELs and OIs without active tasks help PLs by engaging with groups and playing the games.

Join the activities and lead by example — it makes NewCs more comfortable participating.

🎲 Activity + icebreaker library

Tap an activity for full instructions, or open the question bank when you need a quick prompt.

💭 Icebreaker question bank⌄

📱 Communicating with NewCs

PLs, partner PLs and NewCs should agree on a platform for Orientation-related communication throughout the week. Keep language and topics appropriate, maintain boundaries, and use the group only for Orientation-related conversations.

NewCs are in unfamiliar environments and may feel nervous or overwhelmed. Keep an eye out for all NewCs, not only your own group, and check in when appropriate. If you are uncomfortable handling a situation, reach out to an OE or OC for support.

🌴 VMs’ NoteWelcome + purpose of the Logistics Package⌄

People

Team contacts for Orientation Week.

🔒 Emergency contact information is for Orientation Week use only. Do not share contact information outside O-Week activities.

OCs

Red shirts

Execs

Purple shirts • call for time-sensitive issues when needed

Emergency staff

Life or death only

Cheers

Every cheer traditionally ends with hands up + “AYYYYYYYYYYYYY”.

New College Orientation 2026 • Mobile logistics quick reference