Event Details

Preview Day Open House - Thunder Bay

  • Date: December 04, 2018
  • Location: Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00 pm

You're invited to attend Lakehead University's Fall Preview Day. Attend for a Chance to Win a Freshman Prize Pack Valued at $2,000!* (Everything you'll need to make your first year of university epic!) 

Join us at our Thunder Bay Campus for an exciting day of exploration and discovery during our annual Fall Preview Day. 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 residence 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? If so check out our full day schedule here.

Family & Friends are Welcome!

Fall Preview Day 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 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 3rd an airport pick-up service will be available. Details to follow after registration. 

City Bus Tour

As part of Preview Day Open House, you can also tour your future hometown - Thunder Bay. Join us for a city bus tour on December 4th 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

You will have complimentary parking on campus. This will be valid for lot R11 or R14 noted on the campus map. Please go to a parking display machine and enter the code LU1536 to receive a pass. Please note your parking pass is not valid for metered spaces. 

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 application. 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