Join us for our Halloween Student Appreciation Event!

Be sure to wear your best costume and participate in a series of engaging and fun activities with lots of candy and prizes to be won!

Activities happening on campus: 

• Awesome Halloween themed prizes
• Games & Trivia
• Coffee & Chocolate
• DIY Trick or Treat candy bags 

And more!!

Are you a student creator? Join the Student Maker Market as a vendor and showcase your unique handmade goods! Not selling? Come support your fellow students, discover one-of-a-kind items, and connect with the creative community on campus.

Please complete THIS GOOGLE FORM to submit a request to be a student vendor! 

Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies (while supplies last) while learning about the academic supports available to you on the Orillia campus! It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you have about university so far — we’re happy to guide you and point you in the right direction. Think of it as a little Week 4 pick-me-up to help you feel supported and recharged!

Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies (while supplies last) while learning about the academic supports available to you on the Orillia campus! It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you have about university so far — we’re happy to guide you and point you in the right direction. Think of it as a little Week 4 pick-me-up to help you feel supported and recharged!

Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies (while supplies last) while learning about the academic supports available to you on the Orillia campus! It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you have about university so far — we’re happy to guide you and point you in the right direction. Think of it as a little Week 4 pick-me-up to help you feel supported and recharged!

Whatever you enjoy, there’s a club for you!

Come join us at the Agora and check out all the amazing clubs that Lakehead has to offer! Whether you are interested in arts, gaming, sports or advocacy, there is a group that will fit your passions!

Seize the moment and connect with other people at Lakehead who share your similar interests!

Welcome to your first day of classes! We know it can be stressful starting up the school year again, so let us ease your stress with a FREE pancake breakfast!!

We invite ALL new students to our indoor movie and board game night! After a busy day of Orientation, kick back in your comfiest clothes with blankets and new friends for a fun evening of board games, snacks, and a movie! The movie selection will be announced soon—stay tuned for updates! Please note that this event use to be an outdoor event, but has been moved indoors due to weather.

Bonus: Feel free to bring a friend—even if they’re not a Lakehead student! Having a familiar face with you can make it easier to relax, have fun, and spark conversations with other new students.

This event requires registration — don’t forget to register below!

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.

Join us on Sunday, September 7th for our Beach Volleyball Card Tournament hosted by Lakehead Women’s Volleyball & Campus Recreation! Through the use of card tournament style of play, this orientation tournament is designed to allow students to get active, and make new friends! 

Date, Time & Location: This tournament will be held on Sunday, September 7th between 1-5pm! Players are asked to check in at the LU Beach Volleyball courts at 12:45pm in order for games to begin at 1pm! 

Card Tournament Structure: 

• 24 participants will play 6v6 matches on our two beach volleyball courts

• We will fit as many games as possible into the designated playing time (1pm-5pm)

• Upon arrival, students will be randomly assigned a playing card - this is yours to keep throughout the tournament! 

• Before each match, a representative from the LU Women’s Volleyball will shuffle the playing cards and lay out 4 groups of 6 players - these 6 players make up one team! 

• Players will play with their shuffled team for one match - up to 21 points (cap of 21, no win by 2)

• If your team wins the match, you will be allotted points based on how many points you won by. For example, if you won your game 21-18, a ‘+3’ will be written on your card

• If your team loses the match, you will be deducted points based on how many points you lost by. For example, if you lost your game 18-21, a ‘-3’ will be written on your card

• These steps will be repeated for each match played!

• At the end of the tournament, the player with the highest score will be the tournament champion!

• All Intramural Sport Guidelines and Rules for Beach Volleyball (unless stated otherwise) are in effect for this tournament, please review both rulebooks prior to registering!

Price: Cost for this tournament is $10.00/player

Registration Details: Registration for our tournament will open on August 21st @ 12:01am, and close September 4th @ 11:59pm! Students will need to purchase a Campus Recreation Pass and register on the FusionPLAY app for registration to be considered complete! 

Purchase your pass to play here under "Campus Recreation Passes"! 

Need help with your pass purchase or joining the tournament on FusionPLAY? Check out our FAQ's here!