This is your opportunity to ask the burning questions you have before starting school or before leaving your kids or friends at Lakehead.

Get all moved into your home for the school year checking in at the front of Bartley Residence! Campus tours will be running every hour on the hour from 11:00am to 3:00pm starting at the side of the Bartley Residence by Dan's Diner.

Register for tours at registration table set up during event. 

Moving is exhausting, take a break and come check out an awesome block party while we ramp up the excitement around Lake Tamblyn! There will be live music, free samples from various local vendors, reptile show, outdoor games & activities, and more!

Swing on by the Agora and pick up everything you will need including your student card, bus pass, parking pass (if needed), load your meal plan, pick up your orientation kit, learn about your student health plan, and more!

Explore your new hometown trekking to the downtown Thunder Bay area and Marina Park. Check in with various local businesses and organizations for discounted offerings while finishing off your exploration bingo card to be entered to win prizes!

Return trip bussing is provided from the Agora Circle to Marina Park. You can also meet us at Marina Park through your own transportation or with you LUSU provided bus pass. 

Kick off your Lakehead journey at The First Howl!
Participate in a variety of activities, games, and more while touring around campus in groups. Have your chance to win prizes, enjoy food, and have an action-packed day filled with fun!
Following The First Howl, students will break into their program areas to meet with their Faculty & Program chairs!
Event details:
The day will kick off in lecture theatres before breaking into groups to head through the various activity stations. The day will end with lunch before heading off to meet with your faculty and program staff.

Schedule of the Day

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 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! 

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! 

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!