Contact Us

Thunder Bay

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Address:

SC 0008

Phone: +1 807-343-8018

Orillia

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

Address: OR 1021

Phone: +1 705-330-4010ext. 2118

Student Success

The Student Success team is dedicated to helping you navigate core academic and co-curricular university experiences.

Our comprehensive support includes peer mentorship groups, writing support, and academic skills workshops that are offered by the Academic Support Zone. We also guide you through your university journey with orientation programs, transition support, and leadership development initiatives offered by the Student Success Centre.

Throughout the year, we host events that will connect you to peers, support staff, and your faculty – helping you foster a vibrant campus community. Across our students services, we're committed to your success!

Orientation, Transition & First Year Experiences

Start your Lakehead journey with confidence! Our orientation, transition, and first-year experience programming is designed to welcome you to university life, help you connect with peers, explore campus resources, and prepare you for academic success. From engaging events to support services, you'll build a strong foundation for your #LakeheadAdventure!

Student Success Centre & MySupport

Learn more about the mySupport program and how we can connect students with the resources, tools, and services they need to succeed during their studies!

Academic Support Zone

Boost your academic engagement with the Academic Support Zone! We offer a variety of resources to help you feel supported, including study clubs with academic peer mentors, academic success coaching, writing coaching, and workshops to build essential academic skills. Plus, discover our Brain Fuel program–designed to fuel your studies with a healthy snack. Connect with us today to make the most of your learning journey!

Student Engagement & Leadership Development

Develop your leadership skills and gain recognition at Lakehead University! The LVLup Leadership Program offers workshops and volunteer opportunities to help you build core leadership competencies and enhance your Co-Curricular Record. Additionally, the Lakehead Leader Recognition Program celebrates students who exemplify excellence in areas like academic achievement, community, and inclusivity. Join us to grow as a leader and be acknowledged for your contributions to the Lakehead community.

Upcoming Events

January 2024

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
31	1	2	3	4	5	6
			(OR) WellU Wednesday: Welcome & Wellness Skills 03/01/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm	TBAY: Budgeting 101 04/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm	TBAY: Winter 2024 New International Student Welcome Day! 05/01/2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm ORILLIA: Winter 2024 New International Student Welcome Day 05/01/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
	TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 08/01/2024 - 10:00am TBAY: Chili Chill Out! 08/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm ORILLIA: Chili Chill Out! 08/01/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 08/01/2024 - 2:00pm	TBAY: Spot the Bot Activity 09/01/2024 - 10:30am to 1:30pm TBAY: Mature & Transfer Student Drop-in Coffee Break 09/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm ORILLIA: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 09/01/2024 - 3:00pm TBAY: Funky Paper Weaving Project at the Academic Support Zone! 09/01/2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm	TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 10/01/2024 - 10:00am TBAY: LUSU Winter Carnival! 10/01/2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm (OR) WellU Wednesday: Note to Self 10/01/2024 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 10/01/2024 - 2:00pm	ORILLIA: Campus, Community & Volunteer Fair 11/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm TBAY: Community Connections Fair 11/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm International Students Banking in Canada 11/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Therapy Dogs in Student Accessibility Services (SAS) 11/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm ORILLIA: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 11/01/2024 - 3:00pm	TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 12/01/2024 - 10:00am TBAY: Winter Fest! 12/01/2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Bounce Back: Get Your Academics Back On Track 12/01/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm ORILLIA: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 12/01/2024 - 1:00pm TBAY: Orientation to Campus Tours (In-Person) 12/01/2024 - 2:00pm	Lakehead Night at Barrie Colts (Barrie, ON) 13/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
	TBAY: Code of the Wolfpack 15/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm TBAY: Career Zone Open House 15/01/2024 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm		(OR) WellU Wednesday: Goal Setting 17/01/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm WellU Wednesday- Note to Future Self 17/01/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm	Co-op Student Resume & Job Search Workshop 18/01/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Fraud: what is it, how it happens, and how to protect yourself 18/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm	Bounce Back: Get Your Academics Back On Track 19/01/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
	Strategies for Thriving in a Fast-Paced World - Mental Health Panel with Shift Collab 22/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm	Transfer and Mature Student Sweet Treat Stop-In 23/01/2024 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm Crystals 101 Workshop with Juniper Moon 23/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm	TBAY: Education Student and Networking Fair 24/01/2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Building Resiliency Workshop with Wayne Gray (Shift Collab) 24/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm	Getting and Building Good Student Credit 25/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm The Stranger on the Bridge with Author Jonny Benjamin 25/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm	ORILLIA: Winter Fest! 26/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm Snow Day! 26/01/2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pm What's Your Big Lie? Keynote with Jordan Axani (Shift Collab) 26/01/2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
28	29	30	31	1	2	3
	Academic Study Club: Nursing 29/01/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm Academic Support Zone Writing Club 29/01/2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Academic Study Club: Math (Calculus) 29/01/2024 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Academic Support Zone: Drop-in Writing Support 29/01/2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm	Academic Study Club: Nursing 30/01/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Academic Study Club: Chemistry 30/01/2024 - 2:30pm to 5:30pm	Academic Support Zone: Drop-in Writing Support 31/01/2024 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm Academic Study Club: Chemistry 31/01/2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Academic Study Club: Math (Statistics) 31/01/2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

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