Canadian Study Permit Explained

Event Date: 
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

If you've received a Letter of Acceptance, it's now time for you to apply for your study permit and visa, which are required when studying in Lakehead’s degree programs for more than 6 months.

During the live webinar, you will learn about the process and requirements, and our advisors will offer guidance on applying for a Canadian study permit. Our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA), certified by ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council), are here to help you with all immigration matters during your studies at Lakehead.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask your questions live. Watch the recording today!

Canadian Study Permit Explained

Event Date: 
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

If you've received a Letter of Acceptance, it's now time for you to apply for your study permit and visa, which are required when studying in Lakehead’s degree programs for more than 6 months.

During the live webinar, you will learn about the process and requirements, and our advisors will offer guidance on applying for a Canadian study permit. Our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA), certified by ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council), are here to help you with all immigration matters during your studies at Lakehead.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask your questions live. Register today!

Discover Lakehead

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

Lakehead University is celebrated as one of Canada's leading public academic institutions with a comprehensive range of programs.

Join us during this live webinar, where you will learn about our 85+ undergraduate and graduate programs, the scenic and vibrant communities of Thunder Bay, Orillia, and Barrie that Lakehead calls home, dynamic student life, and the hands-on learning environment that contributes to Lakehead's 96.2% graduate employment rate. Learn about the Lakehead difference and why students from 90+ nations choose North America's top university under 10,000 students in the world (Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2025).

Our recruitment team will be leading the presentation and hosting a live question & answer period. Register today!

Admissions & Applications

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual/Zoom

As you consider applying to Lakehead University, we want to make sure you are making an informed decision. Learn about general undergrad admission requirements, program-specific prerequisites, required documentation, and application deadlines in this webinar. We'll also navigate Lakehead’s online application portals for undergraduate, and will introduce you to the wide variety of English language courses offered at Lakehead to help you meet your educational, professional, and personal goals. Our recruitment team will be leading the presentation and hosting a live question & answer period. Register today!

Discover Lakehead University

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

Lakehead University is celebrated as one of Canada's leading public academic institutions with a comprehensive range of programs.

Join us during this live webinar, where you will learn about our 85+ undergraduate and graduate programs, the scenic and vibrant communities of Thunder Bay, Orillia, and Barrie that Lakehead calls home, dynamic student life, and the hands-on learning environment that contributes to Lakehead's 96.2% graduate employment rate. Learn about the Lakehead difference and why students from 90+ nations choose North America's top university under 10,000 students in the world (Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2025).

Our recruitment team will be leading the presentation and hosting a live question & answer period. Register today!

International Student Supports & Advisors

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

Join us to meet our International Student Advisors. Throughout your degree, our International Advisors are here to give you one-on-one guidance in all the matters specific to you as an international student. Ask your questions throughout this live event. We'd love to hear them all, whether they're about our hometowns or anything related to Lakehead.

During the live webinar, you will learn about international student supports such as:

International Advising
Visa and Immigration Appointments and Workshops
Peer Mentor Program
Global Ambassador Program
And more!


Watch the recording today!

Your First Lecture: Why (Almost) Everything is a Graph

Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

Join us for an engaging introduction to graph theory, a foundational and widely applied area of mathematics and computer science.

In this session, Moira MacNeil will break down what graphs are and why they matter, using real-world examples like road networks, social media connections, and communication systems.

Explore key graph structures, understand their properties, and see how graph theory is used to solve practical problems across technology, data analysis, and beyond.
Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to strengthen your foundation, this webinar will give you clear, actionable insights and a fresh perspective on the power of graphs.

Presented by: Moira MacNeil, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Lakehead University

Applying for your Student Visa

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

When studying in one of Lakehead’s degree programs for more than 6 months, you will require a Canadian study permit. If you've received a Letter of Acceptance, it's now time to consider your next steps and learn about how to apply for your study permit.

During this live webinar, you will learn about the process and requirements, and our advisors will offer guidance on applying for a Canadian study permit. Our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA), certified by ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) are here to help you with all immigration matters during your studies at Lakehead.

Watch the recording today!

Your First Lecture: Why Stories Matter: Fairy Tale History and the Shapes of Humanity

Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

Humans around the world and across time are shaped by the stories they hear. Stories around the world and across time are shaped by the people, the cultures, and the moments that create them.

In this lecture, Dr. Kathryn Walton, Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Lakehead, shares the story of the evolution of Cinderella, one of the most popular fairy tales of all time, from a ninth-century Chinese folktale to a 20th-century film phenomenon.

In so doing, Dr. Walton reveals how stories impact and are impacted by the cultures that produce them, and shows how the study of literature can reveal the intricate shapes of humanity across history and today.

Off-Campus Housing & Accommodations

Event Date: 
Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Virtual / Zoom

While living on campus is a great choice for most incoming students, we understand that several factors will play a role in your decision for housing and accommodations. Students who will be living with dependents (children and/or spouse) while studying at Lakehead U will need to pursue off-campus options. Join us in this upcoming webinar to learn more about off-campus accommodations.

During the live session, we will discuss what options are available, where you can find housing listings, how to determine your most suitable location and amenities, what the related costs are, and more. You will also have the opportunity to ask all of your questions live!

Our recruitment team will be leading the presentation. Watch the recording now!

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