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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 10, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 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 2028! 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 is required with your Laurier student Zoom account. 

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Midas Golden Hawk mascot sitting on desk

Get Connected Week 

 July 22 to 25 2024

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

Are you looking to connect with other incoming classmates, senior students, clubs, student collectives, campus resources, and more? Join us from July 22-25 at Get Connected Week for interactive online events to connect you with the Laurier Community!

LEAD @ Laurier Retreat

 July 27, July 28, August 8, 2024

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

Join us on campus for our second annual LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Retreat! If you are interested in leadership, getting involved at Laurier, and connecting with your new classmates, this is the summer event for you.

LEAD will take place on Saturday, July 27 (Waterloo) and Sunday, July 28 (Brantford). Join us on campus for a jam-packed day of workshops, team building activities, and fun in the sun. Milton students...join us on your (brand new!) campus for a half-day retreat on August 8!

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Midas, Laurier golden hawk mascot

Academic Preparation Week

 August 19 to 23, 2024

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

Academic Preparation Week, Aug. 19-23, 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! 

Session times, descriptions, and registration details will be available in June.

Summer Webinar Series

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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.