To kick off the first day of classes, we're serving up a FREE brunch for all new and returning students, staff, and faculty! Bring your appetite and let us officially welcome you to our beautiful campus community!
No registration required - just show up!
We invite ALL students to a FREE BBQ and a round of mini putt — play solo or with friends! Each hole on the course is themed around a different student service, so as you putt your way through, you’ll discover all the amazing supports available to help you succeed at Lakehead.
This outdoor event is weather-dependent — in case of rain, we’ll reschedule for our rain date: Tuesday, September 9.
Bonus: Don’t miss the WellU Wednesday: Block Party, hosted by Student Health and Wellness, happening right alongside the action!
No registration required - just show up!
Join us for a free dinner in the dining hall and enjoy the opportunity to keep connecting with fellow new students! This event is free and open to both residence and commuter students.
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
Residence students have house meetings—why shouldn’t you? New commuter students, join us at your very own "house meeting" to get tips on winter driving, saving on gas, making friends while living off-campus, and more. Discover the ins and outs of commuting to Orillia!
Note: There's a super fun Commuter Social happening just before this. If you’re a commuter student, try to attend both events and kick off your Orientation on the right foot!
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
We warmly invite all commuter and international students to join the Commuter & International Student Social! Enjoy light refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow students who share your experience, along with representatives from various campus departments.
This event will take place while Residence students are moving in, so it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people and get oriented at your own pace.
Note: Stick around after the social for our Commuter House Meeting. If you’re a commuter student, try to join us for both events and kick off your Orientation on the right foot!
This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!
Discover what Orillia has to offer at the Campus & Community Connections Fair! Meet local organizations and explore activities, programs, services, events, and resources to help you get connected on and off campus. Enjoy free local treats and exciting giveaways!
No registration required - just show up!
Get excited for the Toronto Blue Jays University & College Night at the Rogers Centre! This event is open to students who are new to Lakehead Orillia, including both first-year and transfer students. The event includes free transportation and a game ticket — you’ll just need to cover your own dinner!
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is another Lakehead Blue Jays trip on the same night that is not affiliated with Orientation. Our Alumni Office is also bringing a group of their own to this game, but their trip differs from ours: it is open to all students (ours is for new incoming students only), costs $60–$70 (ours is free), and transportation may not be included (ours has a free bus booked). Please be careful not to confuse the two trips!
This trip has a limited number of spots, as we only have a certain number of free tickets and free bus seats. Please note that registering does not guarantee your spot. Emily, the trip organizer, will send a personal confirmation email within 48 hours of your submission to let you know whether you secured a ticket.
We welcome ALL new students to drop by 5 Ross to pickup swag, register for upcoming orientation events, get a few important tasks checked off your to-do list and enter into a draw for some cool prizes!
We invite ALL new students to our First ever Wolfie's Warmup. This will be a fun-filled day where you can show your Thunderwolf spirit, get to know other new students, play some interactive games, enjoy some snacks, and make signs before heading over to the soccer fields to support our athletes at our second annual home opener! This is a day you are not going to want to miss!
We invite ALL new students to our First ever Wolfie's Warmup (Including Barrie STEM Students). This will be a fun-filled day where you can show your Thunderwolf spirit, get to know other new students, play some interactive games, enjoy some snacks, and make signs before heading over to the soccer fields to support our athletes at our second annual home opener! This is a day you are not going to want to miss!
