Join us for a fun-filled day exploring your new home! You'll get the chance to discover the public transportation system while travelling to the downtown area to compete a bingo-style scavenger hunt featuring local favourite restaurants and businesses, and some interesting landmarks that serve as awesome photo-ops.

Please note that if you are interested in purchasing food or goods at any of the stores featured on the bingo card, you will be responsible for providing your own money to make these purchases. Transportation via the bus system will be covered as long as you have picked up your U-pass (bus pass sticker) from LUSU beforehand.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31st, 2023,  1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Meet at the bus stop beside Residence
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event will run Rain or Shine... Dress for the weather. 

This event will lead right into the Pirate Party at the Port of Orillia where you will be able to hand in your completed bingo cards and then enjoy the festivities!

If you are a local Orillia student and want to help showcase your city leading new students to Orillia around the downtown area, please reach out to Emily at orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

Your official welcome to Lakehead University! Gather with other incoming students and listen to a welcome address made by members of the Lakehead University community. Join us for some fun games, music and food prior to the welcome address starting at 7:00pm. Directly after the Lakehead Welcome you can join the Orillia community for a night full of fun, s’mores cookies, music and more!

Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Lakehead Welcome

Date & Time: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Outside Simcoe Hall

Fireside Chat
Date & Time: Thursday August 29, 2024, 8:30pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Firepit

Join us at our Faculty and Program Meet & Greet to meet some of the faculty and staff members of your program, as well as the peers you'll be learning with. At Lakehead we offer many services to students and you will be able to learn about what academic support services are offered to help you succeed in your program. Take part in our connector bingo card created to help you meet your staff, peers, and student services, and have your chance to win some great prizes. During the Meet & Greet, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Our in-person Orientation to Campus Tours are designed to familiarize our incoming students and their supporters (if applicable) with their new campus at Lakehead University! In these tours, incoming students  are shown where all the buildings are, how to get to your classes, great study spots and locate our various student supports and much more! Our live, guided tours are hosted by our Orientation to Campus Tour Guides.  

Thunder Bay campus:  Orientation to Campus Tours will start at the Agora entrance and will begin promptly at the starting time.  Each tour is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR START TIME TO SIGN-UP/CHECK-IN FOR THE CAMPUS TOUR!

Our in-person Orientation to Campus Tours are designed to familiarize our incoming students and their supporters (if applicable) with their new campus at Lakehead University! In these tours, incoming students  are shown where all the buildings are, how to get to your classes, great study spots and locate our various student supports and much more! Our live, guided tours are hosted by our Orientation to Campus Tour Guides.  

Thunder Bay campus:  Orientation to Campus Tours will start at the Agora entrance and will begin promptly at the starting time.  Each tour is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR START TIME TO SIGN-UP/CHECK-IN FOR THE CAMPUS TOUR!

We know that you and your family and supporters might have a lot of questions about life at Lakehead and the various services offered to our students!

Join us on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:00am in UC 1017 for our Parent & Supporter Coffee Q&A, which will offer a live Question & Answer panel where you will have the opportunity to hear from the Academic Support Zone, Residence Services, Security, Lakehead University Student Union, Student Health & Wellness, Student Accessibility Services, and the Office of Human Rights & Equity.

There will be light refreshments available.

Your official welcome to Lakehead University! Join us and other new students at the LUSU Hangar for a welcome address made by Lakehead University President, Dr. Gillian Siddall, along with other guest speakers followed by a picnic-style dinner, games, and PRIZES!

Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend! Registration coming soon!

Date & Time: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lakehead Welcome & President's Picnic Location: LUSU Hangar

During this event, you will receive important information on the following topics:

• The compulsory Math Competency Exam for all B.Ed P/J students
• The planning/preparation & expectations associated with your teaching placements
• Information on your class schedule & the registration process in the 2 Year B.Ed P/J Program

Not to mention, a fantastic opportunity to meet some faculty & staff at Lakehead University!

Join us in the Agora, as we welcome you to Lakehead University's beautiful Thunder Bay campus! Our Welcome table will be available for you (or your supporters) to ask any questions you may have and we will have campus tours available to help you learn how to navigate campus. We will also have we music, games, and much more!

Join us for our Valentines Day Student Appreciation event! 

Activities happening on campus: 

• Valentines Day Photobooth 
• Candy & Hot Chocolate
• Games & prizes 
• Affirmation Flowers
• Candy, Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Valentines Day Trivia

And more!!