Future Students to attend ‘Fast Pass’ – Lakehead Orillia’s popular pre-orientation program

July 2, 2013 – Orillia, ON

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More than 200 future Lakehead University students will visit the Orillia campus in July to participate in Fast Pass, a pre-orientation program designed to help incoming students learn about the campus, their programs, and university life.

Fast Pass was offered for the first time last year and was a huge success, with all sessions offered filled to capacity. This year, up to 300 new students are expected to attend one of the six sessions offered over three dates: July 9, 11 and 15. Students from as far away as Smiths Falls and Windsor have registered for this year’s event.

Fast pass includes several sessions, such as “Money, Money, Money,” and “Wolfie’s Top 10,” to help incoming students gain an understanding of how to make the most of university opportunities. Students can also pick up their student cards, and meet with faculty and staff, who can answer all their questions.    

Breakout sessions are also offered for students’ family and friends on how to best support a student transitioning into university.

New students can register for Fast Pass at the University’s website (https://www.lakeheadu.ca/future-students/new-to-lakehead/or/fast-pass).

EVENT DETAILS:
Fast Pass

Dates & Times:  

1) July 9 - 8:45 am - 12:15 pm

2) July 9 - 5:15 pm - 8:45 pm

3) July 11 - 8:45 am - 12:15 pm

4) July 11 - 5:15 pm - 8:45 pm

5) July 15 - 8:45 am - 12:15 pm

6) July 15 - 1:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Location:     Lakehead University - University Avenue Campus, Orillia

Guide to Fast Pass: Click here

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MEDIA:  For more information, please contact New Media Communications Coordinator, Derek Desroches, at 705-330-4008 ext. 2021 or ddesroch@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with a reputation for a multidisciplinary teaching approach that emphasizes collaborative learning and independent critical thinking. Over 8,700 students and 1,850 faculty and staff learn and work at campuses located in Orillia, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Lakehead University promotes innovative research that supports local and regional socio-economic needs. In Orillia, development continues on building a campus that meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. For more information about Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.