Join us for a fun-filled day exploring your new home! You'll get the chance to discover the public transportation system while travelling to the downtown area to compete a bingo-style scavenger hunt featuring local favourite restaurants and businesses, and some interesting landmarks that serve as awesome photo-ops.

Please note that if you are interested in purchasing food or goods at any of the stores featured on the bingo card, you will be responsible for providing your own money to make these purchases. Transportation via the bus system will be covered as long as you have picked up your U-pass (bus pass sticker) from LUSU beforehand.

Date & Time: Saturday, September 2, 2023,  1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Meet at the bus stop beside Residence
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event will run Rain or Shine... Dress for the weather. 

This event will lead right into the Pirate Party at the Port of Orillia where you will be able to hand in your completed bingo cards and then enjoy the festivities!

If you are a local Orillia student and want to help showcase your city leading new students to Orillia around the downtown area, please reach out to Emily at orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca

Your official welcome to Lakehead University! Gather with other incoming students and listen to a welcome address will be made by Lakehead University Orillia's interim Principal, Dr. Linda Rodenburg. Directly after the Lakehead Welcome you can join the Orillia community for a night full of fun, s’mores, music and more!

 Family, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Join us at our Faculty and Program Meet & Greet to meet some of the faculty and staff members of your program, as well as the peers you'll be learning with. At Lakehead we offer many services to students and you will be able to learn about what academic support services are offered to help you succeed in your program. Take part in our connector bingo card created to help you meet your staff, peers, and student services, and have your chance to win some great prizes. During the Meet & Greet, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Date & Time:  Friday, September 1, 2023,  10:00am - 12:00pm

Lakehead International is excited to have you join us at our Fall International Student Orientation Session!

Orientation provides new Lakehead students with an opportunity to meet new friends, engage with Lakehead staff members and departments, ask your burning questions, and ensure that you have all the information about supports and services available at Lakehead University and within the community.

Join Wolfie as they celebrate their 22nd birthday in The Outpost!

Cake, games, crafts, and more!

Join us for the Pajama Party of your nostalgic dreams! Bring your own pillows, blankets, and comfy clothes for movies, popcorn, pizza, and slumber party fun!

Open to all ages!

Settle in around the fire and listen and share stories while you enjoy sweet treats and connect to the land. Play games to win prizes with Gear Up For Outdoors!

Time to get cozy and warm up!

Spend some time in the sauna and enjoy some more warmth in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room with hot chocolate! (the SHW Warming Room will be open 11:00am to 3:00pm)

Change rooms will be located in the Faculty Lounge and you must sign a waiver there to participate. 

Spend your Saturday shredding the slopes at Mount Baldy. Pre-registration is required.