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Orientation for Incoming Exchange
Incoming Exchange Students, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to Laurier!
You can continue your pre-arrival preparations by:
- Reviewing the content on the Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students course.
- Carefully reading the weekly update email you are receiving from incomingexchange@wlu.ca.
Find details on how to pre-book your shuttle from the airport to campus.
Complete the Waterloo Campus Orientation Registration Form or the Brantford Campus Orientation Registration Form.
Waterloo Campus Orientation
Brantford Campus Orientation details are belowInternational Student Welcome Breakfast
Tuesday, Sept. 2 8:30-10:30am | Location: The Turret
The buffet style breakfast will open at 8:30am in The Turret (located 3rd floor in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre). Enjoy breakfast and connect with your international student peers during the first week of class! The event will wrap up at 10:30am. This is a free event, but you must register.
Welcome to Campus and Drop-in Support
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 10am-2 p.m. | Location: Laurier International Offices - Arts Building 2A01. Come by Laurier International to meet our staff, have a snack and we will have student volunteers on hand to help you. Need a OneCard, to open a bank account or help finding something on campus? Our student volunteers will be here to help you out!
Campus Tour
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 12-1 p.m. | Location: Laurier International Offices - Arts Building 2A01. Join some of our student volunteers on a tour of the Waterloo campus.
Drop-in Advising for Business and Economics Students
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1-3 p.m. | Location: Laurier International Offices - Arts Building 2A01 - Business or Economics students interested in adding a new course, or with questions about their courses are welcome to drop by Laurier International to meet with an Advisor who can help you.
Welcome Event for Exchange Students!
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 3-7 p.m. | Location: BA101 (Bricker Academic) - from 3-5pm, and then move to The Turret (3rd Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre) for dinner and further orientation.
Join us for a guest lecture, mini-workshop on adapting to life at Laurier, dinner, and a chance to connect with other exchange students studying at Laurier!
Welcome Back BBQ
Thursday, Sept. 11, 5-7p.m. | Location: The Quad (outside of the Dining Hall) | All International students, exchange students, and their friends are invited to a BBQ dinner in the Quad! Register Now!
Day Trip to Niagara Falls
Saturday, Sept. 13
Join international students for this day-trip to the famous Canadian landmark - Niagara Falls! Register Now!
Camp Kawartha Fall Camping Trip
October 3rd - 5th
Laurier exchange students are invited to join us for a fall camping trip to Camp Kawartha from October 3rd to 5th! Experience canoing, archery, rock climbing, hiking, a campfire and other activities in the great Canadian outdoors!
Brantford Campus Orientation
Remember that you're welcome to attend all Laurier Orientation events for first year students. You can explore the Brantford schedule here. Some activities may be less relevant to exchange students than others. To participate in Laurier's Undergraduate Orientation for September 2025, you must fill out this registration form and pick up your O-Kit at the Students' Union Office upon arrival to campus.
Welcome Event for Exchange Students!
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 3 - 4 p.m. | Location: Laurier International Office | One Market, 3rd Floor (OM-310-1)
Join us for a short workshop on adapting to life at Laurier and an opportunity to ask questions.
Mini Lecture with Dr. Kevin Spooner
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Location: Odeon Building - OD110
Join us for a Mini Lecture (virtually) with Dr. Kevin Spooner on the Waterloo Campus. This talk is a wide-ranging introduction to Canada, aimed at providing a sense of how Canadians see themselves. It’s a starting point for international and exchange students, as they begin their own journeys of understanding what Canada will mean to them.
Exchange Student Dinner at Hudson's Public
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Location: Hudson's Public | 93 Dalhousie Street, Brantford
Enjoy connecting with local students and socializing over pub fare and a soft drink. This is a free event.
International Students Welcome Breakfast
Wednesday, Sep. 3, 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Location: One Market Atrium
Kick off your Laurier journey with good vibes and great food at our International Student Welcome Breakfast. Join us bright and early at 8:30 a.m. for a great morning with a free breakfast, friendly faces, and fun connections. This is a free event.
Mayor's Lunch
Wednesday, Sep. 3, 12 - 1:30p.m. | Location: Harmony Square
The Mayor wants to treat you to lunch to welcome you to Brantford, a tradition held since the start of our campus.
International Student Support Office Open House
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Location: Laurier International, One Market, 3rd Floor
Meet the International Student Support team, enjoy refreshments, and explore services available to you.
International Campus Tours & Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 1 - 4 p.m. | Location: Laurier International, One Market, 3rd Floor
Discover key spots on campus and learn how to get around with help from our international student leaders. Then grab your phone and race from place-to-place to explore hidden gems around the campus in a fun way. We will depart from Laurier International Office.
Speed Friending
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Location: Laurier International, One Market, 3rd Floor
Make fast connections and connect with as many international students as you can.
International Services & Food Fair
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 12 - 3 p.m. | Location: One Market Atrium
Explore opportunities to get involved on campus! Connect with international student clubs, support services, and enjoy some tasty bites.
Welcome Back BBQ
Thursday, Sep. 11, 2 - 4:30p.m. | Register Now! | Location: East Wing of the Research and Academic Centre | All International students, exchange students, and their friends are invited to a BBQ dinner.
Day Trip to Niagara Falls
Saturday, Sep. 13
Join international students for this day-trip to the famous Canadian landmark - Niagara Falls! Register now!
Camp Kawartha Fall Camping Trip
October 3-5
Laurier exchange students are invited to join us for a fall camping trip to Camp Kawartha the first weekend in October. Experience canoing, archery, rock climbing, hiking, a campfire and other activities in the great Canadian outdoors!