Lakehead International is excited to meet you at our International Student Welcome Day!

Start your Lakehead journey off right! Connect with other international students and the ISS (International Student Services) Team, discover what campus has available for you, and embrace the Canadian way with fun activities! This is a mandatory event, all new students should plan to attend Welcome Day.

Join us on the virtual pitch! Face off round after round until only one champion remains. ⚡

? Date: Wednesday, November 12
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
? Location: International Student Lounge

Come for the competition, stay for the fun, whether you're playing with friends or making new ones!

A big part of your planning will involve securing your accommodations. Do you plan to live in campus residence or in an off-campus rental? It’s important to understand how to apply for residence and what your responsibilities are for finding off-campus housing. We will have residence staff in attendance to share information and answer all your housing questions. This is one you don't want to miss as a new student!

Get into the holiday spirit with us! Enjoy cozy Christmas movies, make your own festive ornaments, and unwind with friends.?

? Date: December 3rd
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
? Location: International Student Lounge

Check out our Instagram story to vote for the movie we watch @lakeheadintllife

Come for the relaxed mood, stay for the fun! No registration needed. 

? Join us for board games, mafia mystery game, and endless fun! Bring your friends or meet new ones at Group Game Night. ?

? Date: November 26, 2025
? Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
? Location: International Student Lounge

No registration needed!

Get creative with us at our Button Badge Making event! ? Design and make your own custom buttons to add a personal touch to your style. ? Whether you're into quirky slogans, cool patterns, or showcasing your favourite fandom, the possibilities are endless! Perfect for expressing yourself or gifting to friends. See you there!

Date: Thursday, October 9

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: International Student Centre

This session is for current international students at Lakehead University who will require a study permit extension. You must keep your study permit active the entire time you study in Canada and always apply for an extension before it expires. Join our International Student Advisor to learn more about the process and what is required.

Learn quick, easy, affordable food tips while eating them! ?

Join Karling Draper, Registered Dietitian, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, to build a Nourish Bowl for lunch while learning information on meal planning, grocery shopping, money and time-saving tips, easy meal ideas, and ways to connect with a registered dietitian.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: International Student Centre

This initiative was made possible as a result of donations from Alumni & Friends through Lakehead's Food Security Committee. We thank them for their support!

Limited spots available. Please be sure to register for this event only if you have confirmed you are available. If you register and can no longer attend, please contact International Student Services at studentlife.intl@lakeheadu.ca.

Learning a new education system and navigating through unfamiliar platforms and supports can be challenging. Not to worry, we are here to help!

Join us for our first transitional webinar that will highlight what you need to be prepared to study at Lakehead, including registering for classes, important services like Student Central, how to use the student portal and Mycourselink, supports for your academics, and more!