Orientation for New International Students

Fall (August) 2024 Incoming International Students


Lakehead International is excited for you to join us, in person, at our Fall 2024 International Student Welcome Day, this August, as part of our Fall Orientation events!

Orientation provides new Lakehead students with an opportunity to meet new friends, engage with Lakehead staff and departments, learn about supports and services at Lakehead and within the community, ask questions, and gather all the necessary information they need to have a successful start to their term.

Thunder Bay Campus Orillia Campus Transition Webinars Pre-Arrival Modules

Thunder Bay Campus


Fall 2024 - International Student Welcome Day

Learn about campus, discover the many supports and services available, and connect with the ISS team and other new students. All new students should plan to attend Welcome Day. Please register in advance.

(Mandatory event for all new international students)

Date:  Wednesday, August 28th

Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT

Location: The Hangar

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME DAY - TBAY

Please note that Main Campus Orientation activities will begin the first week of school for all new students, including new international students.

Orillia Campus


Fall 2024 Lakehead University Welcome Day 

New International Student Welcome Day (mandatory for all international students)

Date:  August 28, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

Location:  Orillia campus (OA 1025)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME DAY - ORILLIA

Please note that Main Campus Orientation activities will begin the first week of school for all new students, including new international students.

Important Upcoming Transition Sessions


 

Transition Webinar - Immigration 101

August 1, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Zoom/Online

 

Writing Your Canadian Resume

August 6, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Zoom/Online

 

Preparing for Canadian Jobs & The...

August 13, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Zoom/Online

 

Transition Webinar - Open Q&A with...

August 15, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Zoom/Online

Watch the Previous Transition Sessions Recording


 

Open Q&A with Lakehead International

April 18, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Virtual / Zoom

 

Immigration 101- Rules and...

April 11, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Virtual / Zoom

 

Let’s Talk Lakehead - Services and...

March 28, 2024 - 9:00am EDT

Virtual / Zoom

Complete Your Pre-Arrival Orientation Modules


To help incoming international students transition to life in Canada and at Lakehead, our team has built a variety of modules that will help prepare for the exciting journey ahead!

International Student Pre-Arrival Online Orientation Modules

Once you've opened the D2L/MyCourselink website, look for your "International Orientation" course. If this course is not accessible, please contact our Student Services Coordinator, at sscoordinator.intl@lakeheadu.ca

Click the button below to go to the D2L landing page.

OPEN D2L MODULES

Navigating MyCourselink

Not sure how to use MyCourselink? We got you covered!

MyCourselink is also known as D2L. Watch this helpful video and learn how to use MyCourselink effectively. This video shows you how MyCourselink works so that you can confidently complete the Online Orientation modules for new International students as well as navigate the site for your upcoming classes. 

Connect with a Current Student


A Peer Mentor group at Lake TamblynLakehead International’s Peer Mentor program pairs up experienced Lakehead students with a small group of new international students to help them:

  • Transition to university 
  • Adjust to the Lakehead University campus, the Thunder Bay or Orillia community, and Canadian culture
  • Access and get to know on-campus or off-campus resources

The Peer Mentor program organizes activities for all participants. It is a great way to meet new students and explore your new home.

Learn More