Event Details

Join us at our Thunder Bay Campus for an exciting day of exploration and discovery during our annual Open House. This event is open to all future students that are interested in learning more about the Lakehead experience while meeting with your future professors and current students. Tour the campus, discover our wide range of programs through interactive presentations, and explore all that you can do at Lakehead during the Student Life Expo. Through specialized program tours, you'll check out all our facilities and see the environment where you will live and learn. 

You will also have the opportunity to check out our exceptional Residence facilities, meet with our Resident Assistants and learn more about all the reasons why living in on campus is the place to be!

Program-Specific Interactive Session

There's no better way to get a taste of the programs you're considering than to attend one of our interactive program sessions. From Philosophy to Kinesiology and everything in between. Stay tuned for more details.

Is there a specific program that you are wanting to explore at Lakehead University on Preview Day Open House? We will have exciting updates coming soon!

Family & Friends are Welcome!

Fall Open House is not only for prospective students. We invite all families and friends to attend! Come and explore your student's future university and take part in specialized information sessions.

Event Check In/Start Time

The event will officially kick-off with a welcome session starting promptly at 9:00 am. We ask that you check-in between 8:45 am - 9:00 am in the Agora. Please click here for a campus map.

Airport Pick-Up

Let us make traveling to campus easy - we will pick you up! If you are traveling on Monday December 2nd an airport pick-up service will be available. Details in your confirmation email!

City Bus Tour

As part of Open House, you can also tour your future hometown - Thunder Bay. Join us for a city bus tour on December 3rd starting at 2:30 pm. The tour will return to the University at 4:30 pm - the option for an airport drop-off for 5:00 pm is also available.

Parking on Campus

We offer free parking for all prospective students and their guests when you come to Lakehead to check out an event! Click "register now" for all the detail about parking on campus while exploring our exceptional day!

Campus Tour Bursary

Did you know we offer a Campus Tour Bursary to help offset the funds to come visit us? For information regarding our Campus Tour Bursary please click here! Please complete the application within 2 weeks of your visit, accompanied with all receipts. 

Thunder Bay Visitor Information

If you are staying for a longer visit, there are great sites and scenes to check out in Thunder Bay. For City of Thunder Bay maps and information on things to see and do in the city, please visit Thunder Bay Tourism

Accommodations in Thunder Bay

If you require accommodations during your visit to Thunder Bay, consider staying on campus!

Car Rental Information