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.

Lakehead University - Orillia


April 10th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

London


April 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Hamilton


April 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Greater Toronto Area

April 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Ajax & Surrounding Region

April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Kingston


April 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Ottawa


April 23, 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.

Get to Know Thunder Bay and the Thunder...

February 4, 2025 - 6:00pm EST

via Zoom

Get to Know Orillia and the Orillia...

February 11, 2025 - 6:00pm EST

via Zoom

Funding Your Education

February 25, 2025 - 6:00pm EST

via Zoom

Supporting Your Wellbeing

March 4, 2025 - 6:00pm EST

via Zoom

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

Transfer Student Events


Transfer Days

Looking to transfer from a college or university? Check out our Transfer Guide for pathway info and contact us at: recruit@lakeheadu.ca

Transfer Student Webinar 

Have you completed some college or university credits? Looking to turn your diploma into a degree? Join us for our Transfer Student Webinar and learn about admissions, pathway agreements and transfer credit application. Have your questions answered by our advisors during our live Q&A.

Engineering transfer students are encouraged to instead attend a bi-weekly virtual Info Session hosted by our Faculty. Visit: lakeheadu.ca/programs/faculties/engineering/college-transfer-program/college-visits

Please note: this webinar is not suited for the following: Consecutive Education (BEd), 1 year BSW or Graduate Studies applicants. Check our website for additional upcoming webinars.

Coming soon

Engineering College Transfer Visits

Are you a graduate engineering technologist or an engineering technology student interested in learning more about completing a Bachelor of Engineering degree?

Meet with Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering at one of our upcoming College Transfer Information Sessions. We are visiting colleges across the country! Click here to see if we are coming to your college. 

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) check out our website. 

Apply today! Applications are open and we encourage interested students to apply using the OUAC Undergraduate Application. Once you've applied, you can check myServices and Lakehead email account for status updates and communications. 

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

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