Getting Ready For Residence

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. Don’t forget to check out what your house’s spirit colours are to ensure you pack ready for orientation and house activities! A list of those can be found here! Here are some suggestions of what to pack: A Printable Check List Can be Found Here

• Bed Linens* (the bed in your room is twin size - 36" x 78" x 6"/91cm x 198cm x 15cm) 
• Blanket* (your favourite one for warmth and comfort)
• Pillows* (nothing substitutes your favourite from home)
  *Bedding can be requested from the Front Desk if required
• Bathrobe (covers more than a towel)
• Bathroom Caddy (for those treks to the shower)
• Flip Flops and/or Slippers (keep your feet lint-free while walking to/from the shower)
• 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 Bag/Basket (to avoid the pile-in-the-corner method)
• Laundry Card Money (all of our machines are card operated - add money to your card at machines located at the Bartley main entrance and Deer Lake Ridge laundry room or online)
• Laundry Soap/Fabric Softener (clean is good)
• Boots (warm, winter and waterproof is best)
• Semi-Formal Attire (there will be two Semi-Formal Dinner Events - one each in Fall Term and 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)
• Computer (all of our rooms have Wi-Fi)
• Headphones (your housemates 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) - Must be CSA approved or equivalent
• Universal power adapter (International students) - Must be CSA approved or equivalent
• Gaming System
• 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)
• 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, skis, frisbee discs, ball glove, racquets, bike, etc.)
• University Documents (keep all receipts and forms handy)
• House Colours (Each house has a colour and a mascot, click here to find yours out!)
  
  

• There are several stores in Thunder Bay where items can be purchased if you forget to bring them or are unable to bring them with you.
  
  

• Note to All Students: Ensure that all electrical cords and equipment are CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved. Frayed cords or defective appliances and equipment are not permitted in Residence.

Additional Items to Bring for Apartment and Townhouse Students 

• Cutlery
• Dishes
• Pots and Pans
• Small Appliances

Additional Items for Townhouse Student Only 

• Air Conditioner (small portable unit with wheels and vented with duct hoses through a window and plugs into a wall receptacle 110v.) All units will need to be inspected by our Maintenance Staff to make sure that the unit is vented properly and that the security of the building is not compromised. Units may be used between May 1st and October 31st.  All temporary venting must be removed from November to April.
• BBQ

• Air Conditioners (Residence Halls and Apartment Students) - These are rarely needed in Thunder Bay.  Apartments are already 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/ Dish Washers - Residence does not allow such modification to any residence's facility.
• Furniture - As all rooms are fully furnished, additional furniture is 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.
• Hot Tubs - For the well-being of all Residence students, hot tubs are not permitted to be used on Residence property.
• Illegal Drugs - Lakehead University Residence has a zero-tolerance on the possession and use of illegal drugs in Residence.
• Microwave Ovens - Students in the Residence Halls have access to a microwave in their House common room. All townhouses and apartments already have microwave ovens.
• 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) liters in volume or less.  Special consideration will be made for students requiring service or assistance animals.
• Satellite Dishes - Cable access is already provided for you.
• Small Appliances - Small cooking appliances are only permitted in Apartment and Townhouse kitchens.
• Washing/Drying Machines - These are already provided for each residence house.
• 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 parked 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 ID Cards

• All Residence students are required to have a Lakehead University Student ID card. For students in the Residence Halls, the Student ID card is also your meal card. 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.
• Student ID cards can only be ordered online at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/other-services/photo-id/tb/apply-stude...
• Student ID cards can be picked up at the Chancellor Patterson Library

Click here for more information on Student ID Cards.

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 mail (letters/parcels) will be delivered to Bartley Front and you will be notified via email. 

* If you are living in Bearskin Lake you will have a mailbox number, you will receive this number via your Lakehead University email. Letter mail will be delivered to your mailbox located in the Bearskin laundry room. Parcels will be delivered to Bartley Front and you will be notified via email.  

All students who need to move in before the start of the Residence Contract, August 29th, must email resops@lakeheadu.ca.  

We are unable to guarantee that your Residence room will be ready for your arrival if your early arrival request is made after August 16, 2024.
Early arrival charges will be added to student accounts by mid-September.

Natural Resources Management/Forestry Field School Students - Bag Lunch Form

Time to Move Into Residence!

RESIDENCE CHECK-IN - Winter Term

STARTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

Residence Check-In begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 4th, 2025.

Early arrivals will only be permitted with the authorization of the Residence Administration Office. ALL approved early arrivals will be assessed applicable room and/or board charges. 

FRONT DESK CHECK-IN HOURS:

• Saturday, January 4th - 10 AM to 10 PM
• Sunday, January 5th - 10 AM to 10 PM 

Regular Residence Front Desk Hours begin Monday, January 6th

• Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
• CLOSED - Statutory Holidays

How do I Find Lakehead University & Bartley Residence?

All students check-in at Bartley Residence.

If you are driving...

Follow Hwy 17 coming from both the east and west. This will turn into Hwy 11/17 close to Thunder Bay

1. Turn left onto Oliver Road if coming from the east or turn right onto Oliver Road if coming from the west
2. Follow Oliver Road to Campus Entrance (Lakehead University Drive North)
3. Turn right into Lakehead University
4. Follow the signs leading you to Bartley Residence
5. Please park your car in Lot 16
6. Go into Bartley Residence

If you are flying...

If you are flying to Thunder Bay, it is best to take a taxi to the University. Ask the taxi driver to take you to Bartley Residence.

Thunder Bay Local Taxi Services: 

•  Diamond Lacey's Taxi 
• Roach's Yellow Taxi
• Uride

First things first...

• Once at Bartley Residence, you will be able to pick up your keys. You will need to show photo identification.
• You will be given a laundry card.
• After receiving your keys you will be given directions to your residence room.
• You are free to move in! Please follow staff instructions for unloading your vehicle.
  
  

Meal Plan Activation For Bartley Residence Students

• If you order your student card online by the December 15th deadline, your meal plan will be activated on your Student ID Card when you receive it at Check-In. You will need to bring your Student ID Card to the Residence Cafeteria each time for meals.
  
  Note:  Students who order their Student ID Card on or after December 16th will need to pick up their Student ID Cards at the Chancellor Paterson Library and then go to the Aramark Office on Move-In Day to activate their meal plan.
  
  

Students with Vehicles

• All vehicles parked 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.
  
  

Students with bicycles

• At check-in please have your bicycle make/model, colour, and serial number available. You will be given a key to your bicycle storage building.
  
  

Guests During Check-In

•  Overnight guests are NOT permitted during Residence Move-in period. 

Apartment and Townhouse Residents

Inventory Form

• All students are required to fill in a room inventory form when they check-in. The purpose of this form is to ensure that the student is not held responsible for any defects present in the room prior to occupancy. Your Resident Assistant can assist you in completing the room inventory form.
• Please complete your inventory form within 48 hours of checking into Residence by clicking on the link: http://myinfo.lakeheadu.ca
  • Select the “Residence Services” link in the On-Campus Residence box;
  • Select the yellow paw print that corresponds with your residence; and
  • Record any deficiencies that apply.
• Please note that any damage beyond normal wear and tear in the room will be charged to you after checking out.

You are all checked in!!! Relax and enjoy Orientation!!! We wish you the best of luck with your classes!!!