Getting ready for Lakehead

Prepare


As a new student there's lots to keep track of so we've prepared the following resources to help you feel confident and prepared.

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Online Orientation


To help you prepare for success at Lakehead, we've created an online orientation full of helpful advice and tips!

Start Online Orientation Now!


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Next Steps Checklist


We've created a checklist to help guide you through your preparation and first few weeks at Lakehead.

Review the Checklist


Explore Lakehead


Now that you've prepared for your journey it's time to tour Lakehead's beautiful campuses and learn more about our wonderful hometowns.

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Campus Tours


We're excited to welcome you to our beautiful Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses for an in-person campus tour. We offer tours for our new students who are preparing their Lakehead journey as well as prospective students looking to learn more about Lakehead University's beautiful campuses.

Book a Campus Tour!


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Our Hometowns


Lakehead University offers you two beautiful main campus locations to choose from. Learn about each of them and what makes them so special.

Learn more


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Living On-Campus


Thinking of living with us? You've made a great choice! Living in residence is an incredible life experience and offers all students convenience, safety, and a fun and friendly community!

Learn about on-campus living


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Living Off-Campus


We've compiled a list of resources for those who prefer to live off campus.

Dive In


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Places of Worship


To help support your spiritual needs, we've compiled a list of places of Worship located in our hometowns.

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Orientation Programming & Events


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Orientation Events


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.

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