“Whether a first-year or returning student, on campus, online, or international, this is an opportunity to dive into student life, meet new people, and get to know Laurentian,” says Sarah Humphries, Manager, Office of Student Success. “With a focus on building connections and community, students are encouraged to make connections, and bring forward any questions before classes start.”
Move-in for students living in residence starts on Thursday, August 29th and continues throughout the weekend with a Welcome BBQ on Saturday, August 31st at 1:00 pm.
Engaging activities like the annual Beach Day, Colour Run, and Karaoke Night are set to get students networking and having fun. While campus tours, the clubs and services fair, and information sessions are designed to inform students and build familiarity with what Laurentian has to offer.
Katie Taylor graduated from St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School this past spring and is starting her first year in the Concurrent Education program. She says the excitement to get started is building. “I’m looking forward to being a part of the LU community! I’m very interested in attending the clubs and services fair because I want to see what’s available for non-competitive volleyball. I’m also planning to attend the beach day and hoping to play some beach volleyball with friends.”
All Laurentian community members are welcome to attend the lighting of the Sacred Fire with Indigenous Student Affairs (ISA) outside the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre at 9:00 am on Friday, August 30th. Students are invited to a Meet and Greet: Wiiyaas and S’mores with the ISA Team on September 3rd and can participate in ISA activities like Anishinaabemowin Bingo, a Fish and Chips lunch, Indigenous Student Affairs Craft, throughout Orientation.
Sports Administration (SPAD) student, Emma Godin, shares her enthusiasm for returning to campus for her third year. "I am a huge advocate for these kinds of events. I want all students to feel welcome and have the most fun.” Emma is most looking forward to the Blue Jays game, “I went last year and had an absolute blast! It’s a great place to get to know new people in a different setting than you’d usually meet them."
With everything from a pep rally to a faculty meet and greet and so much more, this Orientation is set to be a memorable start to the fall academic season. A welcome booth will be set up in the Parker Building’s Atrium every day during Orientation from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The complete Orientation schedule is available here.