Residence Check-In begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Early arrivals will only be permitted with the authorization of the Residence Administration Office. ALL approved early arrivals will be assessed applicable room and/or board charges. 

FRONT DESK CHECK-IN HOURS:

• TBD
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Regular Residence Front Desk Hours begin TBD

• Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
• CLOSED - Statutory Holidays

All students check-in at Bartley Residence. You can find Bartley residence by following the signs and a campus map is available online.

If you are driving:

1. Follow Hwy 17 coming from both the east and west. This will turn into Hwy 11/17 close to Thunder Bay
2. Turn left onto Oliver Road if coming from the east or turn right onto Oliver Road if coming from the west
3. Follow Oliver Road to Campus Entrance (Lakehead University Drive North)
4. Turn right into Lakehead University
5. Follow the signs leading you to Bartley Residence
6. Please park your car in Lot 16
7. Go into Bartley Residence

If you are flying:

If you are flying to Thunder Bay, it is best to take a taxi to the University. Ask the taxi driver to take you to Bartley Residence.

• Diamond Lacey's Taxi
• Roach's Yellow Taxi
• Uride

Once at Bartley Residence / Orillia Residence, you will be able to pick up your keys.  You will need to show photo identification and you will also be given a laundry card.  After receiving your keys you will be given directions to your residence room.

You are free to move in!  Please follow staff instructions for unloading your vehicle.

Student ID Cards

Thunder Bay:  If you ordered or your Student ID Card online or would like to get one in person, please go to the Chancellor Paterson Library.

Students with vehicles

All vehicles parked at Lakehead University (including Residence) must display a valid parking permit or daily parking pass.  Permits can be purchased through Security Services.

Students with bicycles

At check-in please have your bicycle make/model, colour, and serial number available.  You will be given a key to your bicycle storage building (Thunder Bay).  _____________________________________________ (Orillia).

Guests during check-in

Overnight guests are NOT permitted during Residence Move-in period. 

Apartment and townhouse residents (Thunder Bay)

Please note that each student is assigned to a specific bedroom. You must check into this bedroom. You cannot change bedrooms with your apartment or townhouse roommates. This is considered an unauthorized room change and a Residence "no-no".

All students are required to fill in a room inventory form when they check-in. The purpose of this form is to ensure that the student is not held responsible for any defects present in the room prior to occupancy. Your Resident Assistant can assist you in completing the room inventory form.

1. Please complete your inventory form within 48 hours of checking into Residence.
2. Select the “Residence Services” link in the On-Campus Residence box;
3. Select the yellow paw print that corresponds with your residence; and
4. Record any deficiencies that apply.
5. Please note that any damage beyond normal wear and tear in the room will be charged to you after checking out.

You are all checked in!!! Relax and enjoy Orientation!!! We wish you the best of luck with your classes!!!