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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 a pep rally to campus tours, student clubs and service fairs, there’s something for everyone.
Events By Day
- Virtual Service Fair
Join us virtually for a drop-in session to learn about all of the Laurentian University services available to you as a student. Services will be available in individual breakout rooms to welcome students and have one-on-one conversations.
TIME: 9am - 11am
Location: Click here for the zoom link
- BBQ + Live Music*
TIME: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Founders' Square
- Welcome Sacred Fire with ISA*
Indigenous Student Affairs welcomes all students, staff, and faculty to visit the Sacred Fire at the fire area outside of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre Round Room. The Sacred Fire will be lit on this day to welcome all new and returning students to Laurentian University for the academic year.
TIME: 9 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre - outside
- International Orientation Day
Join the team from Laurentian International for a warm welcome to Laurentian and to get settled into your new academic and community life.
TIME: 9:30 am - 4 pm
LOCATION: Auditorium, Fraser Building
- Campus Tour*
TIME: 12 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Move-In BBQ
Join the Laurentian Executive Team for a complimentary BBQ welcoming students and their families during Residence Move-In.
TIME: 1 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building, Main Entrance
- Sign Making and Yard Games with the AEF and SGA*
Come support our Voyageurs at the home opener! Make your own sign to support the soccer teams or just come out to watch some amazing athletes in action. To get the excitement going before kick-off, there will be games and activities like bubble soccer!
TIME: 11am
LOCATION: Soccer Field
- Varsity Soccer Home Openers*
Come show your team spirit by cheering on our Voyageurs soccer teams for the first home games of the season!
WOMEN: 12pm
MEN: 2:15pm
LOCATION: Soccer Field
- Beach Day with the AEF, SGA and Peer Programs*
This event is a yearly Welcome Week tradition where students gather to enjoy the sun, sand, and water at the Laurentian beach. Come see the natural beauty of our campus and what sets us apart from other universities.
TIME: 10 am - 4 pm
LOCATION: Laurentian Beach
- Partners in Accessibility at Laurentian
With PAL, you and other incoming students with disabilities will receive information on learning strategies and support services and accommodation planning available on campus. Attendees will also experience a mock lecture and a student and faculty panel discussion. The presentations/program will be in English, but discussion and questions in French are welcome.
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm
LOCATION: registration required. To register, please click here: https://laurentian.ca/support/accessibility-services/pal
- Meet the Student Associations
Come and meet the executive teams from Laurentian’s student associations for a fun morning of games including pool, ping-pong, foosball, video games, board games, and more!
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm
LOCATION: Student Centre
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Faculty Meet and Greet
Meet your faculty members before courses start. Get to know your professors outside of the classroom and ask any questions you might have about your program.
TIME: 12 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Meet and Greet: Wiiyaas and S’mores with the ISA Team*
We welcome all new and returning students to visit with the members of the Indigenous Student Affairs team in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre. Come and learn more about the services and programs we offer while sampling traditional meats and s’mores!
TIME: 12 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
- Pep Rally with the AEF and SGA*
Come one, come all for Laurentian’s official pump-up party celebrating the start of a new academic year! Starting with a traditional canoe portage (beginning at 7 pm) from the SGA Student Centre to the Laurentian Track Bleachers, students gather for an unforgettable event that unites the campus in a vibrant display of school spirit and camaraderie. Wear blue and yellow, bring your noisemakers and join the fun!
TIME: 7 - 11 pm
LOCATION: Laurentian Track Bleachers
- Laurentian Services Fair
Join us to learn about all of the Laurentian University services available to you as a student. Services will be on-hand to welcome students and answer any questions you may have.
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- “Creating a Bird-Safe Arboretum” with the ESC and SoNS*
Join the School of Natural Sciences and the Environmental Sustainability Committee for an afternoon of celebrating biodiversity by installing bird friendly window stickers at the arboretum and learning about how to be a citizen scientist with the app iNaturalist. Students are welcome to drop by anytime between 12 pm and 4 pm and can find the arboretum between Founders’ Square and Parking Lot #15.
TIME: 12 - 4 pm
LOCATION: Arboretum
- Graduate Student Orientation*
Graduate students are invited to join us for an informative session on the opportunities and services available to our graduate students on campus and to have questions answered by our knowledgeable team. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to meeting you!
Pre-registration is appreciated, but not mandatory.You can register via this link: laurentian.ca/faculty/graduate-studies
TIME: 2 - 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Executive Learning Centre, Room FA-386 / zoom link can be found here: laurentian.ca/faculty/graduate-studies
- Northern Exotics Presentation
Hosted by the AEF, join us for a presentation of exotic animals, reptiles and insects by local business, Northern Exotics.
TIME: 10 am - 12:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building, AEF Office, P-213
- Clubs Fair
A drop-in event open to all students, explore the wide variety of student clubs available on campus and find your fit among students with common interests and hobbies.
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Community Services Fair
Come see what the City of Greater Sudbury has to offer students at this all-day drop-in event. Welcome Week kits will be given out at this event so make sure to drop by!
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Student Centre
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Planetarium Show: “Life, a Cosmic View”*
“Life, a Cosmic View” looks at the night sky in search of the meaning and sustainability of life from the perspective of contemporary astronomy and cosmology. The presentation will be offered in a bilingual format.
TIME: 7 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Doran Planetarium
- International Orientation Day for Late Arrivals
Join the team from Laurentian International for a warm welcome to Laurentian for student late arrivals to get settled into your new academic and community life.
English Session: 9 am - 11 am
French Session: 1 pm - 3 pm
Online zoom link:
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Anishinaabemowin Bingo*
Bakinaage (Bingo)! Indigenous Student Affairs welcomes all new and returning students to join us for Anishinaabemowin
Bingo! Come and learn a few Anishinaabemowin words with a chance to win a prize! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Can’t make it in person? Email: isa@laurentian.ca by September 3 to register, receive your bingo card, and join us virtually.
TIME: 1 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
- Family Feud
Join us for this fun event where Residence Floor teams will be selected at random to compete for prizes inspired by the game show “Family Feud”. A door prize will also be up for grabs for all those in attendance.
TIME: 7 pm
LOCATION: Auditorium, Fraser Building
- Student Centre After Dark
Prepare for an absolutely unforgettable experience at this all-ages pub-style party. Join us as we create lasting memories in a vibrant party atmosphere filled with entertainment and community spirit!
TIME: 9 pm - 2 am
LOCATION: Student Centre
- 1.5 km Colour Run*
A day where vibrant hues will fill the air as you dash through colourful powder with your friends. This fun-filled event promises the forging of unforgettable memories.
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Outside of Ben Avery building / Starting Line - Tango Tower
- Start of “cherche et trouve avec la grenouille de l’AEF”
A week-long interactive online game where participants must find objects and solve puzzles guided by the “Grenouille de l’AEF”.
TIME: From Monday, September 9, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 2024
LOCATION: AEF (@aef.ul) • Photos et vidéos Instagram / aef.ul (@aef.ul) | TikTok
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Consent Awareness Booth
TIME: 10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Arts Building, Bowling Alley Kiosk
- Indigenous Student Affairs Fish and Chips*
Indigenous Student Affairs welcomes all students, staff, and faculty to a Fish n’ Chip lunch!
TIME: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- ISA Staff Meet and Greet
TIME: 11:30 am - 2 pm
LOCATION: Click here for the zoom link
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Manifest your Academic Goals
Get set for the academic year by manifesting your goals! Stop into the Peer Center to write your goals for the upcoming academic year and fill our Peer Centre tree with positivity. Online students are welcome! Use the leaf image sent out through our Student Success team to draft your goal and return it via email to success@laurentian.ca by the end of the day on September 11 to be featured on our tree.
TIME: 11 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Arts Building, 1st Floor, A-120A
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Puppy Room with Peer Wellness*
The Peer Wellness Team and Pet Save invite you to relax in the company of some cute, cuddly and furry friends! The perfect way to start off the year!
TIME: 1 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Arts Building, 1st Floor, A-120A
- Karaoke Night with the SGA and AEF
All students are welcome to join the AEF and SGA for this fun night of karaoke.
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Student Centre
- Campus Tours*
TIME: 10 am and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Atrium
- Toronto Blue Jays Game
One of our most anticipated traditions! It’s more than just a day trip; it’s a chance for you to forge connections and feel a sense of community with your fellow students.
Ticket Cost: $65 Early Bird (SGA and SPAD only): August 19 - September 2
$75 General Admission: September 3 - September 12
Tickets can be purchased at sga-age.com/
TIME: Bus pick up for Toronto between 12:30 and 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Parker Building, Main Entrance
- Indigenous Student Affairs Crafter's Corner*
Join the Indigenous Student Affairs team in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre Round Room for our first Anishinaabe craft of the year! All are welcome.
TIME: 1 pm
LOCATION: Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
- End of “cherche et trouve avec la grenouille de l'AEF"
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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.