Laurentian University’s Fall Open House
Experience everything Laurentian University has to offer!
Join us for Laurentian University’s Open House on October 24th, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Experience Fall at Laurentian University!
Explore Campus
Take a campus tour and explore classrooms, labs, residences, student services, our outstanding athletic facilities, and much more.
Nestled among five freshwater lakes, our campus is minutes from the downtown area and comprises close to 700 acres of land that adjoin the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Nature is at the core of the University’s identity, and learning here, in this awe-inspiring natural environment, is a true pleasure for the senses.
Attend Engaging Workshops and Sample Lectures
Get a glimpse of the student experience with sample lectures! Past lectures include speech-language pathology, neuroscience, psychology, architecture, geology, business and more.
No matter your program of interest, there's a lecture for you.
Meet Your Future Professors
Selecting a postsecondary program is one of the most important decisions on your journey towards a great career. Find your program of choice during the Academic Fair (located in the Parker Building), and meet professors, current students and alumni who can help answer all your questions.
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Access Student Services
Speak to student support staff and find a full complement of resources and supports, such as Academic Advising, Peer Support, Campus Security, Health & Wellness, the Career Hub, the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Office, and the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre.
Get Involved
Visit the Clubs Fair on the second floor of the Parker Building to learn about extracurriculars and get a feel for life on campus. You'll have the chance to sign up for clubs now, so you'll be ready for the 2027-2028 academic year!
Free Food and Prizes
Lunch is on us! Enjoy a free meal at the Great Hall and refreshments between events.
Plan your day with the Open House schedule!
Tour Schedule
General Campus Tours
Enjoy a walking tour of the campus with one of our knowledgeable tour guides. Explore labs, classrooms, study spaces, residences, athletic facilities, and more!
Tours run every 15 minutes from the second floor of the Parker Building and are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours in duration.
Specialized Tours
| Time | Location | Event and Description |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Parker Building, 2nd floor, P-230 | Accessibility and Counselling Services |
| All Day | Science I Building, 5th floor, S-509 | Biology |
| All Day | Departing from Parker Atrium | Engineering |
| All Day | Parker Building, Lower level, P-028 | Food Bank and Re-U Free Store |
| 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. | Departing from Parker Atrium | Harquail School of Earth Sciences |
| 1:30 p.m. | McEwen School of Architecture | McEwen School of Architecture |
| All Day | Cliff Fielding Building, Lower level, CF-006 | Mine Rescue Lab |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Alphonse Raymond Building, 2nd floor, AR-228 | Psychology |
| All Day | Science II Building, 2nd floor, F-214 | Robotics Lab |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ben Avery Building, 2nd floor, BA-256-A | School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences |
| All Day | Science II Building, 5th floor, F-541 | School of Nursing |
| All Day | Arts Building, 1st floor, A-120 | Wellness Lounge |
Lecture and Information Session Schedule
If you're interested in events at the McEwen School of Architecture, a shuttle departs from Laurentian's main campus to the McEwen School of Architecture at 12 p.m. and returns to the main campus at 3 p.m.
| Time | Location | Event and Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-104 | Graduate Studies at Laurentian Presented by: Tania Chaudhry |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-112 | The Four Types of Pseudo-History Presented by: Dr. David Leeson |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-206 | Reliability of Mining Equipment: Why Big Machines Fail and How We Predict It Presented by: Dr. Ahlam Maremi |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Classroom Building, 3rd Floor, C-304 | Gerontology: Aging Myth Busters Presented by: Fiona Truong |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Ben Avery Building, 2nd Floor, Anatomy Lab, B-256A | School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Overview and Lab Tours Presented by: Dr. Caroline Dignard |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Online | Laurentian Online Presented by: Ryan Rutledge
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| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-104 | Psychology: Children's Moral Cognition Presented by: Dr. Corrie Vendetti |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-203 | The BBA: Your Key Presented by: Luc Lagrandeur |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | R.D. Parker Building, ISLC Round Room | Indigenous Social Work Presented by: Sandy Blake |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ben Avery Building, 2nd Floor, Anatomy Lab, B-256A | « Aperçu de l'École de kinésiologie et des sciences de la santé »
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| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Cliff Fielding Building, 2nd Floor, The Foundry, CF-201 | Presentation on Design/Make Education Presented by: Louis-Pierre Bélec |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Fraser Building, Basement, Doran Planetarium | Next Stop – Space! Presented by: Dr. Hoi F. Cheu |
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | The Great Hall | Free Lunch Lunch is on us! |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-112 | Ecohealth Promotion Presented by: Dr. Stephen Ritchie |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-114 | Sociology and Human Rights Presented by: Dr. Jude Kadri |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-206 | What to Expect During Your First Year in the Faculty of Arts Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Johnson |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Classroom Building, 3rd Floor, C-304 | Code, Create, Innovate: Your Future in Computer Science Presented by: Dr. Meng Cheng Lau |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Willet Green- Miller Centre, B-8045 | The Life of an Earth Sciences Student Presented by: Ali Garland |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. | McEwen School of Architecture (Downtown), CLT Classroom, SA-122 | Architecture Portfolio Preparation |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | R.D. Parker Building, ISLC Round Room | Master's of Indigenous Relations Presented by: Dr. Candace Brunette |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Arts Building, 2nd Floor, A-226 | DNA Detectives: Solving Crimes with Science Presented by: Dr. Krista Currie |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Fraser Building, Basement, Doran Planetarium | « Prochain arrêt : l’espace ! » Presented by: Dr. Hoi F. Cheu |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-112 | Tattoos: From Ornament to Protest/ Le tatouage, de la parure à la contestation (Bilingual presentation) Presented by: Dr. Mélanie Girard |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-203 | Why Sociology Means More Than Ever Presented by: Dr. Anas Karzai |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-206 | Beyond the Lab: Kickstart your Science and Engineering Career with Co-op Presented by: Keenan Roy |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Classroom Building, 3rd Floor, C-304 | « La science derrière la communication : Découvre l'orthophonie » Presented by: Dr. Roxanne Bélanger |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | McEwen School of Architecture (Downtown), Atrium and CLT Classroom, SA-122 | Portfolio Feedback Session |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Classroom Building, 1st Floor, C-104 | « Les études supérieures à l'Université Laurentienne » Presented by: Tania Chaudhry |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Classroom Building, 2nd Floor, C-203 | « BAA : Votre avenir en affaires commence ici » Presented by: Dr. Zakia El Yamani |
Need help planning your day?
Use our blank schedule to create your own personalized Open House day.
Free Lunch
Lunch is on us from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Pick up Laurentian Merch
You can also visit our campus store for Laurentian-branded merchandise and apparel.
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Parker Building.
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First-Year Students
International Students
Graduate Students
We can't wait to meet you!
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