Connect the Dots: Your Path to Success

Welcome Week

Welcome to Saint Paul College! We’re excited to help you connect the dots this Fall semester, from your first day on campus to achieving your academic goals.

Checklist for Success

Here are a few essential tasks to check off your list before classes begin!

Welcome Week Overview

Beyond attending your first classes, see what’s in store for you your first week on campus.

First steps to success

Before Classes Begin:

Check your school email and make sure you know how to log-in to D2L.

Double check your class schedule in eServices under the left hand menu for ‘Courses & Registration’ and then ‘View/Modify Schedule’ to view your specific course begin dates and room numbers.

Buy your textbooks online. Learn about our ordering process here.

Download the Navigate app from the App Store or Google Play

next steps to success

First Week of Classes:

Monday, August 26th: The Fall semester begins! Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early to your classes. 

Monday, August 26th-Friday, August 30th : Welcome Week, check out all of the fun events we are having on campus! 

Friday, August 30th: Add/Drop deadline for most classes. Make sure to finalize your Fall schedule by this date!

Monday, September 2nd: College Closed for Labor Day (no classes)

Stay on track with these resources

Campus Services:

IT Help Desk (Room 14700: Visit here if you need help accessing your student email. We recommend checking it daily as this is the official form of communication at the College. 

Pathway Advising (Room 1340): Visit here if you need to adjust your schedule, discuss transfer planning, or have other academic questions or concerns. 


Admissions & Financial Aid (Room 1300): Visit here if you still need your SPC Photo ID for the parking lot or if you have Financial Aid questions.

Career Services: Visit here if you are looking for an on-campus job or need help creating a resume/job searching/ 

Student Life: Visit here to pick up your student planner and to get involved in a student organization. 

Welcome Week Events

Illustration of two people interacting in a professional setting, with the text "First Day Freebies, Monday, August 26" against a blue background. Various icons and office elements surround the characters, including a chair, gears, and a plant.

First Day Freebies

Monday August 26th from 11:00am in front of Student Life Office (until supplies run out!)

Illustration promoting "Basic Needs BINGO" with the date Tuesday, August 27. The image features a person marking a bingo card, yellow and white circles resembling bingo balls, and a stack of money, all set against a blue background.

Basic Needs BINGO

Tuesday August 27th from 11:00am-12:30pm in the City View Cafe (Cafeteria)

Illustration of four students, one in a wheelchair, interacting and holding books and backpacks. Text at the top reads "Meet Student Senate" with a subheading "Wednesday, August 28" on a blue background.

Meet Student Senate

Wednesday August 28th from 12:30pm-3:00pm in Student Life Office

Illustration of three people using devices, surrounding a globe with candy icons and the text "Candy From Around The World" and "Thursday, August 29" above. The background is blue, and the people are depicted in blue and orange.

Candy From Around The World

Thursday August 29th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm in the Learning Commons (or until supplies run out!)

Illustration of two people sitting and playing, with dice and a maze game in the foreground. The text above reads "Video & Board Games, Friday, August 30" on a blue background.

Video & Board Games

Friday August 30th from 10:00am-3:00pm in the Student Life Office