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Winter Orientation
Join us for Winter Orientation all throughout the month of January!
Winter Orientation is your chance to join the Laurier 101, Students' Union and LOCUS teams as we welcome you to Laurier for the winter term.
If you are a first-time student this term, or a LOCUS student - this program is for you!
Brantford Campus
Student Experience Tours
Monday Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Academic Advising Reception | One Market
Need help navigating campus? Looking for the fastest route between classes? Sign up for a student experience tour led by senior students. These tours are your chance to discover popular study spaces on campus, locate campus departments and resources and have any questions answered by experienced Golden Hawks. RSVP for a tour time here.
Orientation Kit Pick Up
Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Level 1 Lounge Front Desk
Your Students' Union has put together a free swag bag full of useful Laurier swag, including a pair of socks, a tumbler, and more! Stop by and pick up yours this week, you will need your OneCard or a piece of identification to claim your kit.
Off-Campus Advisor Meet & Greet
Monday, Jan. 9 from 3:30 - 6 p.m. | Level 1 Lounge
The Laurier Off-Campus University Student (LOCUS) program is excited to welcome you to campus! Join us and meet the Off-Campus Advisor team, learn about the LOCUS program, meet other off-campus students and learn all the tips and tricks about being an off-campus student at Laurier. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.
Mature & Transfer Student Breakfast
Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. | One Market Kitchenette
Looking to make new connections on campus with other Mature & Transfer Students?! Join us for breakfast that first week back in classes to start getting to know each other. Feel free to stay the whole time or drop in; all mature & transfer students are welcome! RSVP here.
Board Game Café
Brantford Campus: Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6 - 8 p.m. | Level 1 Lounge
Join the Level 1 staff team for an evening with your favourite board games. We’ve got Catan, Monopoly, Sushi Go, Chess, Guess Who, and more! Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.
Friday Nights with LOCUS
Friday, Jan. 13 from 4 - 7 p.m. | Level 1 Lounge
The LOCUS team has an evening of fun planned in the Level 1 Lounge! Show off your Mario Kart skills, channel your inner competitor and challenge new friends to a round of air hockey, pool or ping-pong!
Waterloo Campus
Student Experience Tours
Monday Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Waterloo Campus: Main Floor Atrium | Lazaridis Hall
Need help navigating campus? Looking for the fastest route between classes? Sign up for a student experience tour led by senior students. These tours are your chance to discover popular study spaces on campus, locate campus departments and resources and have any questions answered by experienced Golden Hawks. RSVP for a tour time here.
Orientation Kit Pick Up
Monday - Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Concourse Booth
Your Students' Union has put together a free swag bag full of useful Laurier swag, including a pair of socks, a tumbler, and more! Stop by and pick up yours this week, you will need your OneCard or a piece of identification to claim your kit.
Off-Campus Advisor Meet & Greet
Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 1 - 3 p.m. | Paul Martin Centre
The Laurier Off-Campus University Student (LOCUS) program is excited to welcome you to campus! Join us and meet the Off-Campus Advisor team, learn about the LOCUS program, meet other off-campus students and learn all the tips and tricks about being an off-campus student at Laurier. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.
Mature & Transfer Student Breakfast
Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. | Dining Hall
Looking to make new connections on campus with other Mature & Transfer Students?! Join us for breakfast that first week back in classes to start getting to know each other. Feel free to stay the whole time or drop in; all mature & transfer students are welcome! RSVP here.
Varsity Women's Basketball Game: Golden Hawks vs. Lancers
Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6 - 8 p.m. | Athletic Complex
Cheer on the women’s varsity basketball team as they take on the Windsor Lancers! The plan is to meet everyone at the Wilf's statue on campus and walk over to the Athletic complex together. Tickets are limited, RSVP here.
Trivia
Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 8 - 10 p.m. | Wilf's Restaurant
Join Your Students' Union and our amazing host Syd for a fun-filled night of trivia! Trivia runs weekly on Wednesdays with many prizes to be won. Follow @yourstudentsunion and @campuslifewaterloo on instagram for more information and updates. No ticket or reservation required. First come, first served.
One Direction themed Dance Party
Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9 p.m. - midnight | Wilf's Restaurant
Join Your Students' Union for a welcome back One Direction themed night at Wilf's. This is an all-ages event. No RSVP necessary and admission is free to all. We hope to see you there!
Friday Nights with LOCUS
Friday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wilf's Restaurant
Join the LOCUS program for an evening at Wilf’s Restaurant and meet your peers, Off-Campus Advisor team and try the Spin Dip – it's a campus favourite! Space is limited, register early to make sure you don't miss out on this free evening! RSVP here.
Savio Joseph - Mentalist/Hypnotist/Illusionist
Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. | LH1001, Lazaridis Hall
Join Your Students' Union for an incredible shcow by the one and only, Savio Joseph. Savio has previously performed on Canada's Got Talent in 2022 where he qualified as a finalist. This event is open to all ages and tickets will go live on Jan. 10. Keep an eye out on @campuslifewaterloo and @yourstudentsunion for updates and ticket details.
Multi-Campus Academic Events
Peer Academic Coaching Sessions (PACS)
As a student involved in PACS, you'll meet weekly with a small group of fellow first-year students and a First-Year Peer Academic Coach to chat about tips and strategies to succeed in your academics, and have dedicated time to complete your readings, work on assignments or study! Not only does this program keep you accountable to your academic goals, but it’s also a great way to meet students, gain motivation and learn how to study smarter. We’ll cover strategies to read more effectively, take stronger notes, prepare for midterms, stay motivated, and more!
Register for PACS by Sunday, Jan. 15 to confirm your spot! Sessions will begin the week of Jan. 23.
Mastering Time Management Workshop
Get a strong start to the Winter term term by attending this workshop to learn how to create a 4-month calendar as well as a detailed weekly schedule to help you stay on track with all of your readings, assignments and studying throughout the term.
Register for this workshop on the Student Success Portal. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to join the workshop.