Getting ready for Lakehead
Prepare
As a new student there's lots to keep track of so we've prepared the following resources to help you feel confident and prepared.
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Online Orientation
To help you prepare for success at Lakehead, we've created an online orientation full of helpful advice and tips!
![Students excitedly cheering during an orientation event](https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/104/Orientation/Images/orientation_event_clapper.jpg)
Next Steps Checklist
We've created a checklist to help guide you through your preparation and first few weeks at Lakehead.
Explore Lakehead
Now that you've prepared for your journey it's time to tour Lakehead's beautiful campuses and learn more about our wonderful hometowns.
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Campus Tours
We're excited to welcome you to our beautiful Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses for an in-person campus tour. We offer tours for our new students who are preparing their Lakehead journey as well as prospective students looking to learn more about Lakehead University's beautiful campuses.
![A shot of downtown Orillia full of beautiful historic buildings and boutique shops](https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/104/Orientation/Images/minkMountain.jpg)
Our Hometowns
Lakehead University offers you two beautiful main campus locations to choose from. Learn about each of them and what makes them so special.
![A view of of an entrance to our Orillia campus residence buildings](https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/104/Orientation/Images/campus_orillia_residence.jpg)
Living On-Campus
Thinking of living with us? You've made a great choice! Living in residence is an incredible life experience and offers all students convenience, safety, and a fun and friendly community!
![A shot of downtown Orillia full of beautiful historic buildings and boutique shops](https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/104/Orientation/Images/downtown_orillia.jpg)
Living Off-Campus
We've compiled a list of resources for those who prefer to live off campus.
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Places of Worship
To help support your spiritual needs, we've compiled a list of places of Worship located in our hometowns.