Events

Welcome to Lakehead University


We are so excited to welcome you to Lakehead University and hope you take advantage of all the great programs and events we have for you. Orientation is a great way to meet new people, get familiar with the campus and the university, and have some fun while doing it! Don't forget to register for events below and build your orientation schedule.

Register for Orientation Events


These events are designed to welcome you to Lakehead University, your new community and prepare you for life at university. This is going to be your home away from home for the next few years and we want to make sure you are ready to kick off your Lakehead adventure!

Thunder Bay

 

Festivus - Student Appreciation Day!

November 25, 2026 - 11:00am EST

The Agora

 

Student Maker Market

December 2, 2026 - 10:00am EST

The Study Coffeehouse (Side Room)

 

Chili Chill Out - Student Services Fair

January 5, 2027 - 11:00am EST

The Agora

 

Community Connections Fair

January 6, 2027 - 11:00am EST

The Agora

 

Winterfest

January 7, 2027 - 11:00am EST

Lake Tamblyn (Fire Pit)

 

New International Student Welcome Day (...

January 8, 2027 - 2:00pm EST

The Outpost Campus Pub

Orillia

 

Wolfie's Winter Welcome (Simcoe...

January 4, 2027 - 9:00am EST

Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)

 

Wolfie's Winter Welcome (Simcoe...

January 5, 2027 - 9:30am EST

Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)

 

Wolfie's Winter Welcome (Heritage...

January 7, 2027 - 10:30am EST

Heritage Place

Campus Winter Community Fair

January 13, 2027 - 11:00am EST

Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)

 

Student Maker Market

February 3, 2027 - 11:00am EST

Simcoe Hall (500 University Ave, Orillia)

Barrie STEM Hub

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