FREE AIRPORT PICK-UP
Sign up in advance, and we are happy to welcome you to the city at the start of the semester and arrange transportation from the airport.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Make lifelong friends, discover the university's support systems, and explore the culture of your new home away from home through exciting in-person events and pre-arrival online sessions.

PEER MENTORING
As a new international student, you can take advantage of our complimentary Peer Mentor Program where we connect you with an upper-year student who will help guide you at Lakehead.

THE HUB OF CAMPUS
Our Thunder Bay campus International Centre is the meeting place for students from all over the world. Meet between classes to study, play Xbox, watch a soccer game, or join one of the many special events held each week.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING
Receive culturally relevant advising on academics, personal matters, finances, health insurance, community services and help with navigating university supports.

IMMIGRATION ADVISING
Get guidance on study/work permits, visitor visas, and eTAs from our licensed Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) certified by the College of Immigration Consultants of Canada (CICC).

EXCURSIONS
Get to know students from all over the world while you explore your new hometown through fun activities and outings.

Learn More

Lakehead's students can take advantage of several services available to ensure their academic success. The services our teams offer are: 

• Academic advising, course planning & registration
• Academic Support Zone
  • Academic skills workshops, mentors & resources
  • Tutoring & peer-assisted learning
  • Math & writing coaching
• Library
• Student Accessibility Services

Keeping a healthy body and mind is important while you are at university. Student Health and Wellness provides a range of counselling options, health services, and wellness programs to get the most out of your Lakehead experience. 

• Medical clinic (Thunder Bay)
• Naturopathic doctors (Orillia)
• Personal support counseling

Student Health & Wellness 

Whether you are looking for a part-time job during your studies or preparing to enter the workforce after graduation, we can assist you in exploring and preparing for an impactful Canadian work experience. Below are some of the services offered by the Career Services & Co-op team:

• Career Advising
• Resume writing
• Interview Preparation
• Skill development and job bank
• Co-operative education services
• Job & employment fairs
• On-campus job opportunities
• Co-curricular record

Career Services & Co-op

Knowing how to manage your finances at university is important. In addition to knowing how to create and stick to a budget, Lakehead also offers financial aid opportunities through scholarships, bursaries and awards.

• Financial planning & budgeting supports
• Scholarships, bursaries & awards

Your first few days at Lakehead will be filled with Orientation activities and events that will help introduce you to your new university. These will provide you with the opportunity to meet new friends, explore the campus and become comfortable in your new space. We also will introduce you to what it means to be a student and the important role you play in the community. 

As a first-year student, you can also participate in some of these initiatives:

Lakehead has a number of other services available to students that support their success and overall experience while on Campus. Some additional supports include:

• Accounts Receivable - Tuition and Fees
• Indigenous and Cultural and Support Services
• Leadership Development Programs
• Office of Human Rights & Equity
• Ombudsperson
• Residence Services
• Security Services

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) is a democratic, not-for-profit corporation with the sole purpose of serving and supporting the students of Lakehead University. They care about the comprehensive well-being of our community, and work hard to provide students with safe and inclusive spaces, economical services and benefits, and a diverse variety of fun events and clubs to participate in year-round.  They offer a number of services including:

• Academic advocacy
• Bus passes
• Student centres, clubs and societies
• Funding
• Health & dental plans
• Outpost Pub
• The Study Coffee Shop

LUSU Website

Fun Fact: Our student union was founded in 1981 and has been diligently serving to protect the interests of our students since.

Lakehead promotes a healthy and active campus lifestyle while providing you with the opportunity to foster friendships, goodwill and overall fitness at both of our campuses. Whether you choose to join a team, or you just want to get active for the health of it, you'll find what you're looking for. Lakehead offers a variety of competitive men's and women's varsity and club-level sports teams, intramurals and ways to get active just for the fun of it.

Thunder Bay AthleticsOrillia Athletics