Before packing for your adventure to University, take a good look around the house to ponder what things you'll need during your stay in Residence. Your Residence room will be your home away from home so you will want to surround yourself with things that make you feel comfy and cozy. Here are some suggestions:

Bedding

• Double XL or Queen Size Bed Linens (the bed in your room is Double XL)
• Blanket (your favourite one for warmth and comfort)
• Pillows (nothing substitutes your favourite from home)
  
  

Toiletries

• Bathrobe (covers more than a towel)
• Flip Flops and/or Slippers (keep your feet lint-free while walking to/from the common room)
• Hair Dryer (weren't you ever told not to go outside with wet hair?)
• Towels (waiting to air dry can make you late for class)
  
  

Laundry Essentials

• Laundry Bag/Basket (to avoid the pile-in-the-corner method)
• Laundry Soap/Fabric Softener (clean is good)
  
  

Clothing

• Boots (warm, winter and waterproof is best)
• Formal Attire (there will be a Formal Dinner Event in the Winter Term)
• Hangers (helps cut down on ironing)
• Sewing Kit (a loose button is nobody's friend)
• Warm Winter Clothes (mitts, toques and long johns - it does get cold some days)
  
  

For Your Room

• Alarm Clock (professors don't appreciate tardiness)
• Computer (all of our rooms are hooked directly to the Internet)
• Headphones (your neighbours may not like your type of music)
• Mug/Glass/Plate/Eating Utensils (for between meal snacks)
• Surge Protector/Power Bar (our rooms have limited outlets)
• Television and/or DVD Player or Gaming System (your room has cable access)
  
  

For Your School Work

• Binders (helps to keep your class notes organized)
• Calculator (who uses the pen and paper method anymore?)
• Paper (good for taking notes in class)
• Pens/Pencils (you can't bring your computer everywhere)
• Scissors (somebody is always needing scissors)
• Stapler (professors don't like paper clips)
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Camera (to take pictures of all those priceless moments)
• Games (there's always someone wanting to play Monopoly)
• Health Card and Health Insurance Information
• Pictures (while it's good to meet new friends, it's also good not to forget old ones)
• Sports Equipment (skates, skiis, frisbee discs, ball glove, racquets, etc.)
• University Documents (keep all receipts and forms handy)
  
  
  • Note to All Students: Ensure that all electrical cords and equipment are CSA (Canadadian Standards Association) approved. Frayed cords or defective appliances and equipment are not permitted in Residence.

Air Conditioners

The Residence is air conditioned.

Candles

Candles are not allowed in residence. This is for your protection. Fires can and do happen, even while taking the most care.

Ceiling Fans

Residence does not allow such modification to any residence facility.

Fax Machines

They will not work with the internet and phone systems

Small Appliances

Small cooking appliances are not permitted.

Heaters

For safety reasons, space heaters are not allowed in any residence.

Halogen Lamps

Due to the intense heat emitted, it is not worth the risk.

Illegal Drugs

Lakehead University Residence has a zero-tolerance on possession and use of illegal drugs in Residence.

Large Stereos

Only shelf stereos are appropriate for Residence. All others should be left at home. Loud base is not permitted.

Microwave Ovens

Students in the Residence Halls have access to a microwave in their House common room. 

Nails/Tacks/Duct Tape

If it can't be hung up with white sticky tack then leave it at home.

All Pets Except Fish

We do realize that it can be lonely, but you should be prepared to leave Rover at home, unless Rover is a fish. Snakes, amphibians and reptiles are not permitted. All fish must fit into an appropriate container that is thirty (30) litres in volume or less.

Satellite Dishes

Cable access is already provided for you.

Subwoofers

These are not really appropriate for a residence community.

Weapons

Firearms and any other weapon(s) or item(s) that are created/intended to cause harm, or could be seen as intimidating, are strictly prohibited.

All vehicles parking at Lakehead University (including Residence) must display a valid parking permit or daily parking pass. Permits can be purchased through Security Services. Click here for parking and permit information.

Student Photo ID Cards

All Residence students are required to have a Lakehead University Student ID card. The Student ID card is also your meal card and key to your room. All students are required to show their Student ID card when picking up parcels, other deliveries, signing out items from the Residence Front Desk, and for Security reasons.

For information on how to receive your Student Photo ID card, please visit Orillia Photo Identification Card.

If you are a new student at Lakehead and do not yet have your Student ID Card, we request that you order your student card BEFORE you arrive so that we can have your keycard and meal plan processed for you as soon as you move in.

Your New Residence Mailing Address

When having letters and parcels sent to Lakehead University, you do not have to include your student number, your phone number, your Residence House, or room number. To ensure delivery and avoid delay, your mail should be addressed in the following manner:

Your Name

c/o Lakehead University Residence

500 University Avenue

Orillia, ON, L3V 0B9

Your mail will be delivered to Residence and you will be notified via email that your package has arrived.

I Need to Move In Before the Official Move-In Day

All students who are requesting to move in before the start of the Residence Contract Date (Fall term: August 29th, 2024 | Winter term: January 4th, 2025) must email resadmin.orillia@lakeheadu.ca.

Approved early arrivals will be charged a $30.00 daily fee until the official Residence Contract date commences and must adhere to the Community Standards and Responsibilities. 

Please note that until you have received official notification via email, that your early arrival request has not been approved and you should refrain from arriving at Residence as your room might not be ready for you yet.

For the Winter term, early arrivals before January 1st, 2025 will not be accepted as the University campus will be closed.