Future Student Events

To help guide you as you research your options for studying at university, join our live events to meet Lakehead representatives, professors and current students. This is your opportunity to learn and ask your questions about admissions, programs, student life, and more. Select your student type from the options below to display events that are best suited to you.

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Applicant Receptions


Applicant Receptions

We can’t wait to meet you! Join us in person for an applicant reception. What you can expect: An opportunity to meet with faculty from your selected program and chat with staff and current students. Get important details relating to deadlines, student support services and how to successfully transition to Lakehead. Join us for an optional campus tour.

Register in advance to receive important updates, day-of schedules and reminders leading up to the event.

Virtual Applicant Reception


Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Virtual Applicant Reception


Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Getting Ready for Lakehead Series


Getting ready for Lakehead webinar series

Tuesdays, 6 - 7pm

Looking for more information about Lakehead? Unsure about next steps, residence, student awards and financial aid or how to register for courses? Join us for one of our informative webinars where Lakehead experts share key information and open up the floor to your questions.

Getting Involved & Active at...

May 6, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Residence & Housing

May 20, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Family & Supports Info Session

May 27, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Tuition Fees & Payment

June 3, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Course Registration

June 10, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Lakehead Student Success &...

June 17, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Career & Co-op Services

June 24, 2025 - 6:00pm EDT

via Zoom

Enter To Win Free Tuition


Win Free Tuition

Prospective first-year students, here’s your chance to win free tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year!

Simply attend Lakehead Open House events, book virtual recruiter meetings, or join campus tours—each counts as an entry. The more you participate, the better your odds! Open to Canadian residents (excluding Quebec). Contest runs from September 9, 2024, to April 30, 2025. For details and contest registration, visit here.

enter today

Transfer Days with Confederation College (Thunder Bay)


Joint Admissions Webinars

Upcoming Dates Coming Soon!

Want to turn your diploma into a degree? Did you know Lakehead has a Joint Admissions Program with Confederation College?

If you are a future or current Confederation College student, join us for a tour of our Thunder Bay campus, and meet with Lakehead staff to learn about our support services, student life and more!

Register Today

Curious what transfer pathways are available through the Joint Admissions Program visit: Transfer Pathways.

Ready to apply? It's simple. Submit your application today!

Questions? Connect with recruit@lakeheadu.ca.

March Break Open House


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Curious about what Lakehead University has to offer? Our March Break Open Houses are just around the corner. Registration is now open!

Register now

Friday, March 14th
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Join us at our Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses where students and their supporters will have an opportunity to meet faculty members to gain an in-depth understanding of our academic program offerings, attend one of our program showcases, connect with student service areas and attend a campus tour.

Event day information will be shared with registrants

Can’t wait, And want to learn more about what it is like to be a Thunderwolf? Book a tour and explore our campuses or learn more about campus life!

Questions? Connect with recruit@lakeheadu.ca.

Campus Tours


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Unable to attend an upcoming event, but still looking to tour one of our beautiful campuses in Thunder Bay or Orillia? Book an in-person tour or explore virtually!

Book your Thunder Bay tour Book your Orillia tour Explore Virtually

Meet with a Recruitment Advisor


Are you a current domestic high school student? A Canadian resident not currently attending an Ontario University? Looking to switch from an Ontario College or University? Do you have questions about your application or program or how to apply to residence or for scholarships and bursaries? Not sure what your next steps are?

We’re here to help! Book a one-on-one private meeting with a Recruitment Advisor today.
Click below to see the schedule of available appointments.

Students discussing in the campus coffee shop

If you are an International Applicant, please book an appointment with one of our International Recruitment Advisors.

If you are a graduate student, please contact our Graduate Studies department