Your New Student Checklist

Whether you're joining us from across town or across the world, this checklist will help you prepare for a successful start.

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Ready for Day One?

University can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

Complete your checklist one step at a time and arrive on campus knowing you've taken care of the essentials.

Laurentian University is a true microcosm of Canada’s spirit: open, welcoming, bilingual, multicultural, strong, northern and proud.

Your university experience will be enriched by all these aspects where you can develop new friendships, meet welcoming staff and faculty, language classes, international activities, conferences, events, and celebrations.

We look forward to meeting you!

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Domestic Students

Accept Your Offer

See your my.laurentian.ca student portal for further instructions on how to accept your offer.

Activate Your Laurentian Student Account

Visit my.laurentian.ca/start to complete the onboarding survey and activate your Laurentian student account. You will need your student number at this stage. Refer to your admissions letter for your student number. Once you’ve completed the survey and your account is activated, you will receive your Laurentian email address. You will need to know both your student number and email during your studies.

Once your account is active, it is important to visit my.laurentian.ca regularly for key updates, as all communications from Laurentian University will be sent to your Laurentian email address.

*We will no longer use your personal email to communicate with you.

Your student portal is where you can receive key emails for us, apply for residence, upload your photo for your student card, register online for courses and much more.

Find a Place to Live / Residence

If you would like to live on campus during your studies, visit my.laurentian.ca and apply today. If you expect to live on campus and have not completed your residence application, please do so at your earliest convenience to increase your chances of receiving accommodations.

Register for Courses

To register for courses, access the “Self-Service” platform via your my.laurentian.ca account. The Self-service platform allows you to plan your courses before registering. This will allow you to create a schedule that supports your lifestyle.

Get your Laurentian student card at the myLaurentian Hub (first floor of the Parker Building)

Skip the lines and have your student card ready for pick-up by uploading your photo to your
my.laurentian.ca account.

Keep in mind: you need to have registered for courses in order to receive your student card.

Verify your student account balance and pay your tuition fees

Once your registration is complete, you need to pay your fees. Remember to withdraw from courses that you do not plan to attend. Students are responsible for any outstanding balances; and unpaid fees may result in holds, penalties, and possible forced withdrawal from courses in future terms. Your registration is complete only when the university receives payment.

Buy Your Textbooks

Visit the Online Bookstore →

Skip the line and shop online! Laurentian's online bookstore lets you quickly find your required course materials, compare formats, and have everything delivered before your first day of class.