Faculty Information Fair

Learn more about the supports, courses, and academic paths available to students in each program! Talk with program advisors about your academic goals, and find out more about the programs that interest you. 

Community Fair

Meet some of the local organizations in Thunder Bay and Orillia, including living necessities like banking, recreational sports and clubs, as well as a variety of social services and food vendors. 

Come join us for a fun social event where you can tie dye your own Lakehead gear, play games to win cool prizes and swag, make some crafts, and make friends over BBQ lunch! We look forward to seeing you there!

 Featured Events

Watermelon Eating Contest

Do you have a competitive spirit and a love of watermelon? If you’re joining us for our Life in Colour Tie Dye event on September 2nd, be sure to register for our Watermelon Eating Contest, happening during the event at 1PM! There will be a prize awarded to the student who eats their slice the fastest. Bring your appetite!

In-person Orientation to Campus Tours are designed to familiarize our incoming students with their new campus at Lakehead University! In these tours, incoming students  are shown where all the buildings are, how to get to your classes, great study spots and locate our various student supports and much more! Our live, guided tours are hosted by our Orientation to Campus Tour Guides.  

Orillia campus:  Orientation to Campus Tours will start at Simcoe Hall and will begin promptly at the starting time. There is a 20 person maximum for each tour. Each tour is approximately 30-45 minutes in length. 

Learn more about our tours here! 

Join fellow new students for a weekend of inspiration and exploration.  Meet new people, learn new skills, and find a home at Lakehead before the first term starts.

Program Dates

The Launch Your Life program will run on the Thunder Bay campus from July 22-24, 2022. We are planning to have the Launch Your Life program on the Orillia campus in the 2023 year. Student's who will be attending the Orillia campus in Fall 2022 are invited to participate in this year's Launch Your Life activities on the Thunder Bay campus.

Cost & Registration

The cost for the weekend is $200 which includes all living accommodations, food, and programming for the weekend. 

What Will I Get From This Weekend?

1. Learn new skills and perspectives to thrive in a constantly changing world

2. Build capacities to meet challenges of university and beyond

3. Explore possibilities of forging your own path and making a difference in the world

4. Become a part of a community to journey together through university and beyond

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Launch Your Life Program, please contact the friendly staff at the Student Success Centre and they would be happy to help you.

Sharpen your Skills

Math Bootcamp 2022 is a free, online course offered by the Lakehead University Student Success Centre. Session 1 (June) is aimed towards students enrolled in the College Transfer (Post-diploma) Program and Session 2 (August) is aimed towards all new incoming students at the undergraduate level.

The goal of this optional bootcamp is to provide students with an opportunity to refresh some mathematical skills in order to be ready for the first day of their program at Lakehead.

How to Register

1. Visit MyCourselink
2. Log into MyCourselink using your Lakehead username and password.
3. Under the "Support" menu on the right-hand side of your screen, click the "Self-Register: Academic Support and Training" link.
4. For the June Bootcamp, click the "Math Bootcamp June 2022 for College Transfer Students" link and complete the self-registration.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like more information about Math Bootcamp 2022, please email academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

Sharpen your Skills

Math Bootcamp 2022 is a free, online course offered by the Lakehead University Student Success Centre. Session 1 (June) is aimed towards students enrolled in the College Transfer (Post-diploma) Program and Session 2 (August) is aimed towards all new incoming students at the undergraduate level.

The goal of this optional bootcamp is to provide students with an opportunity to refresh some mathematical skills in order to be ready for the first day of their program at Lakehead.

Session 2: August 1 to August 27, 2022 for all incoming students
*Registration opens for this session August 1, 2022*

How to Register

1. Visit MyCourselink
2. Log into MyCourselink using your Lakehead username and password.
3. Under the "Support" menu on the right-hand side of your screen, click the "Self-Register: Academic Support and Training" link.
4. For the August Bootcamp, click the "Math Bootcamp August 2022 for All Students" link and complete the self-registration.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like more information about Math Bootcamp 2022, please email academiczone.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

What is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

First year undergraduate students are invited to Fast Pass: Registration 101. Fast Pass is an online pre-orientation program designed to help incoming students learn about the academic aspects of their university careers including course registration, program details, and university regulations. 

During Fast Pass, you can expect to:

• Be walked through a registration demonstration 

• Understand how and where to find your program requirements

• Get an introduction to academic regulations 

• Meet with staff and students who can answer your many questions!

Students who have accepted an Offer of Admission are encouraged and welcome to attend Fast Pass: Registration 101.

Would you like to take a Virtual Campus Tour? Click HERE and scroll to Take A Virtual Tour! 

What does it cost?

Fast Pass is FREE! 

When is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

Dates for Fast Pass sessions for students beginning in the Fall 2022 term can be found below!

How to register for Fast Pass: Registration 101!

You will be able to reserve your spot in a Fast Pass session by clicking the Register here link below. Please note, we can only accept registrations from Lakehead University email addresses. Please ensure you use your Lakehead University email address when registering to secure your spot! 

What is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

First year undergraduate students are invited to Fast Pass: Registration 101. Fast Pass is an online pre-orientation program designed to help incoming students learn about the academic aspects of their university careers including course registration, program details, and university regulations. 

During Fast Pass, you can expect to:

• Be walked through a registration demonstration 

• Understand how and where to find your program requirements

• Get an introduction to academic regulations 

• Meet with staff and students who can answer your many questions!

Students who have accepted an Offer of Admission are encouraged and welcome to attend Fast Pass: Registration 101.

Would you like to take a Virtual Campus Tour? Click HERE and scroll to Take A Virtual Tour! 

What does it cost?

Fast Pass is FREE! 

When is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

Dates for Fast Pass sessions for students beginning in the Fall 2022 term can be found below!

How to register for Fast Pass: Registration 101!

You will be able to reserve your spot in a Fast Pass session by clicking the Register here link below. Please note, we can only accept registrations from Lakehead University email addresses. Please ensure you use your Lakehead University email address when registering to secure your spot! 

What is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

First year undergraduate students are invited to Fast Pass: Registration 101. Fast Pass is an online pre-orientation program designed to help incoming students learn about the academic aspects of their university careers including course registration, program details, and university regulations. 

During Fast Pass, you can expect to:

• Be walked through a registration demonstration 

• Understand how and where to find your program requirements

• Get an introduction to academic regulations 

• Meet with staff and students who can answer your many questions!

Students who have accepted an Offer of Admission are encouraged and welcome to attend Fast Pass: Registration 101.

Would you like to take a Virtual Campus Tour? Click HERE and scroll to Take A Virtual Tour! 

What does it cost?

Fast Pass is FREE! 

When is Fast Pass: Registration 101?

Dates for Fast Pass sessions for students beginning in the Fall 2022 term can be found below!

How to register for Fast Pass: Registration 101!

You will be able to reserve your spot in a Fast Pass session by clicking the Register here link below. Please note, we can only accept registrations from Lakehead University email addresses. Please ensure you use your Lakehead University email address when registering to secure your spot!