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Laurier 101 Events

Join us for a summer full of events to get you ready for university, make connections with other incoming students and have all your questions answered before September. All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT). We can't wait to meet you!

To also help you get ready, our checklists provide you those crucial tasks. 

Activate Your Student Email and Zoom Account

Important information will be sent to your Laurier student email including the Laurier 101 Newsletter with important dates, reminders, and event registration information. Activate your student email and check it regularly to stay informed.

Many Laurier 101 events will be hosted through Zoom and are exclusive to incoming students. Before you register and attend the events, set up and configure your Zoom account.

Summer Kick-Off Party 

 July 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Event type: conversation bubbles icon Connect with Classmates | Laurier Life icon Laurier Life

Congratulations and welcome to the Golden Hawk family, class of 2029! Our Summer Kick-Off Party will be held in July and is open to incoming students only, and includes introductions to the Laurier 101 Hosts, some Laurier VIPs, and Laurier trivia! 

Registration link coming soon.

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Get Connected Week 

 July 21 to 24, 2025

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Are you looking to connect with other incoming classmates, senior students, clubs, student collectives, campus resources, and more? Join us from July 21-24 at Get Connected Week for interactive online events to connect you with the Laurier Community!

Academic Preparation Week

 August 18 to 22, 2025

Event type: desktop icon Laurier Life | graduation cap icon Academic Success

Academic Preparation WeekAug. 18-22, is designed to set you up for academic success in your first year and allow you to experience what being a university student is like. Follow along with the Student Success team to learn about how to prepare and adapt your skills for university-level learning. Attend a mock lecture, participate in an academic success session, check out our online resources, join our senior student panel and more!

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Summer Webinar Series

Event type: hand with info icon Parents and Supporters |  graduation cap icon Academic Success | desktop icon Laurier Life

Our Summer Webinar Series aims to keep you informed all summer long! Registration is required for each webinar and a recording of the webinar will be posted to this page the following day. Students and their parents and supporters are welcome at the webinars. 

Details coming soon. We will post the full schedule by mid-June!