The One Stop First Day Festival is the official welcome to Lakehead University as students begin moving into residence.

This festival includes a number of great programs including:

Residence Move-In Day 

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. 

One Stop Shop

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!

Live, Laugh, Lake!

Ramp up the excitement around Lake Tamblyn! There will be live music by Cole Myronuk and Small Town Bad, free samples from various local vendors, reptile show, outdoor games & activities, and more!

Community Fair

Hosted in The Outpost, Lakehead University Student Union's campus bar, swing on by and meet with various local vendors and community organizations sharing information about their services!

Parent & Supporter Coffeehouse

For your parents and supporters joining you and helping you move into residence. If they have any questions for any of our staff or departments, or just want a place to hang out and refresh with a coffee, tea, or pastry, this is the place to be. Find this event in the Faculty Lounge.

This event brings together health professionals, wellness resources, and interactive activities to support students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether you are looking for tips on healthy living, interested in free screenings, or just want to learn more about the resources available to you!

Stop by the Indigenous Student Services Centre for a delicious walking taco, learn about Indigenous student services, and join in on a D2L mini workshop (12pm) to learn how to navigate the D2L learning platform and myInfo. 

Join the Lakehead University Elders to learn cultural teaching and sample traditional foods.

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!

Event details coming soon!

Check in with local businesses and organizations as they share information about their products, services, volunteer, and work opportunities with you!

It's a great place to connect with the community, enjoy a snack, and walk away with some awesome swag!

This event is proudly sponsored by the Bank of Montreal.

Our Careers and Co-op department invites you to their Resume Revamp Workshop! You can find more information on the mySuccess Calendar found HERE. 

Please note: this event will be run by Careers and Co-op for ALL students. Please contact Careers and Co-op if you have any questions or concerns.

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) invites you to join them for a Roller Skating Night! More information to come!

Please note: this event will be run by LUSU for ALL students. Please contact LUSU if you have any questions or concerns.

Our International department invites you to their Global ME Insider Experience event! If you are interested in studying abroad, come and hear the experience of a fellow student! Visit the International website for more information. 

Please note: this event will be run by our International Department for ALL students. Please contact Katie Stevenson if you have any questions or concerns.