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Welcome to Laurentian University!
Get ready for an unforgettable start to your journey at Laurentian University! The Orientation Weeks are your chance to dive into university life, meet new friends, and discover all that campus has to offer. They are packed with events and activities that will help you settle in, learn the ropes, and most importantly, have a blast! From campus tours to the student clubs and service fairs, there’s something for everyone.
Events By Day
- Move-in Starts
- International Orientation Welcome Session
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: Auditorium, Fraser Building
- International Orientation Community Services Fair
TIME: 12 pm - 4 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- First Day of Classes
- AEF Pancakes and Hot Chocolate
TIME: 9 am - 11 am
LOCATION: Parker Building, room P-213
- Laurentian Services Fair
TIME: 12 pm - 3 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Full Campus Tours
TIME: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Winter Wonderland Trivia with Peer Programs
TIME: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Virtual and In-Person - Arts Building room A-120A, details available at laurentian.ca/student-success-centre/peer-programs
- Consent Awareness Booth
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Arts Building, Bowling Alley Kiosk
- SGA Clubs Fair
TIME: 11 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Full Campus Tours
TIME: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- AEF Paint Social
TIME: 5 pm - 7 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building room P-301
- Peer Wellness Puppy Room
TIME: 10 am - 1 pm
LOCATION: Arts Building room A-120A
- Snowman Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Parker Building
- Graduate Studies Orientation
TIME: 1 pm - 4 pm
LOCATION: Executive Learning Centre, Fraser Building room FA-386
- Full Campus Tours
TIME: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- GSA/SGA Sudbury Wolves Game
Tickets $15
TIME: 6 pm (Shuttle Provided)
LOCATION: Bus pickup at Student Centre
- AEF Games Night
TIME: 8 pm - 11 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building room P-301
- Virtual Service Fair
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm
LOCATION: Details available at laurentian.ca/orientation
- Full Campus Tours
TIME: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- GSA/SGA Minute Games
TIME: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Student Centre
- AEF Movie Night
TIME: 8 pm - 10 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building room P-301
- Free Store Grand Opening
TIME: 10 am
LOCATION: Free Store, Great Hall Lower Level
- Full Campus Tours
TIME: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- SGA/GSA Wing-go Bingo
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9 pm
LOCATION: Student Centre
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Explore the Campus!
A variety of resources at your fingertips, available when convenient for you!
- The Virtual Backpack is a series of workshops and co-curricular opportunities to help you Get Set, Take Care of Business, and Take Charge of your academic journey.
- Meet your International Students! Watch a video of various interviews with our International students on YouTube.
- From To-do to Done: Strategies for time management and Staying organized. Watch the Time Management & Organization video presentation (Google Drive).
- Academic Advising - email academicadvising@laurentian.ca or call 705-675-1151 ext.3300 Monday to Friday 9AM to 4PM
- Learn all about Residence from the Residence Life Team. Watch the All You Need To Know About Residence video presentation (Google Drive).
- Navigating the Student Portal - D2L Our D2L platform allows you to access your course content, interact with your class peers and submit your assignments to your Professors. You will learn where to find your course outline and self-register for. Watch the Navigating Your Laurentian Online Courses in D2L video presentation
- Learn how to use Self-Service to plan and register to your courses at Laurentian with the Self-Service video series on YouTube.
- Counselling & Accessibility Services at Laurentian University
- We have a team of dedicated staff members who provide important student services, such as counselling and accessibility services. Find out first-hand how they are helping students from our new Life at Laurentian video series on YouTube.
- keep.meSAFE: Mental Wellness Student Support Program for International Students with Campus Ambassadors. Click here for session video.