Orientation for New International Students

• We strongly recommend that you arrive before December 20*
• The entire University will be closed at 4:30 pm on December 20, 2024. It will reopen on January 2, 2025, at 8:30 am.
  
• During this closure, you will not have access to University student services, departments, and staff. 
• Security Services will remain available 24/7 during the closure.
• Be prepared with winter clothing. It will be cold. 

Airport Transportation Service

Requests for taxi voucher MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 18 in order for them to be processed. 

• If you submit a request after December 18, you will not receive a voucher until after January 2. 
• January 16, 2024 will be the last day that Taxi Vouchers will be issued to new incoming students.
• If you arrive during the closure and don’t have a taxi voucher you will need to pay out of pocket and you will   not be reimbursed.
  

• Early arrivals prior to January 1 will not be accepted.
• Early arrivals between January 1-4 need to email Residence Services and make arrangements. Do not assume you can move in during this time. You must receive confirmation from Residence. Food services on campus reopens on January 4. 
• Residence Front Desk is closed during the University Holiday Closure as are all Food Services on campus.
• E: resadmin@lakeheadu.ca

Temporary Accommodations

If you arrive when our Campus and Residence is closed OR have not been able to arrange housing before arriving, you may wish to book temporary or short-term accommodations while you look for a permanent living option.