Get ready for a jam-packed week of activities to introduce you to life as a golden hawk on the Brantford campus.
We have a ton of orientation events happening Sept. 1 to 7. On this page, you'll find an at-a-glance schedule, detailed event information and be introduced to Shinerama.
Check out this key information and updates for events over Orientation. Be sure to follow us on @campuslifebrantford for additional up-to-date information.
Join us in the courtyard for some lawn games and music.
Not sure how to get around campus? Want to map out where all your classes are located? Meet up with our Orientation volunteers in the RAC Courtyard and get a tour of the Laurier campus in Brantford. Drop in style event.
Where: RAC Courtyard
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Dive into a laid-back yoga session where playful goats roam around, adding a fun twist to your routine. After yoga, hang out with friendly animals at our petting zoo, the perfect stress-buster. This event is the ultimate blend of relaxation and good vibes—just what you need to recharge.
Where: RAC Courtyard
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Join our host Wes Barker for an unforgettable evening! Join us for an electrifying Drag Show featuring the one and only Priyanka! Get ready to be dazzled by her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent as she brings the stage to life with her dynamic performances, fierce looks, and infectious energy. Priyanka, Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner, will have you on your feet, laughing, cheering, and living your best life. But the fun doesn't stop there—prepare to be amazed by the incredible talents of Savio Joseph, a magician, mentalist, and hypnotist who will leave you questioning reality with his mind-bending act. It's a night that you won't want to miss!
Host Bio: Wes Barker is the funniest magician in Canada. He has over a billion views online, and has appeared on numerous TV appearances that include Ellen, America’s Got Talent, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which he won!). Wes has even had his own TV show in the US called "Big Trick Energy". With a style of comedy magic that is uniquely his own, Wes will have you laughing at hilarious true stories one moment and be blowing your mind the next. Watching Wes is guaranteed to be a wild ride of laughter and amazement from a magician at the top of his game.
Where: The Sanderson Centre
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Our final ode to Shinerama and chance to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis is a community car wash.
Shine Sites
GRH and Expo - FreshCo Parking Lot
LOCUS, Wilkes House, Post House - Students' Centre Parking Lot
Host: Shinerama
Get a snapshot of Laurier Orientation. Lost? Find your way using our campus map.
Residence Move-In Day
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Your Residence Building
LOCUS Welcome Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One Market Student Commons
Orientation Registration
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Dinner
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
One Market Atrium (Basement)
Welcome Pep Rally
8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Playfair - Ultimate Icebreaker Experience
10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
LBYMCA
Are You Smarter Than an Icebreaker?
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Level 1 Lounge
Campus Tours
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Start in RAC Courtyard
Dinner
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
One Market Atrium (Basement)
Comedy Night
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Sanderson Centre
Faculty Welcome Sessions
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Various
Faculty Reception and Light Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m.
One Market Atrium
Student Success Session
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
RCW 002
Shirt Decorating
11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Room Burn
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
50 Wellington (Parking Lot)
Dinner
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
One Market Atrium (Basement)
Blackout Glow Party
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Movie Night
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
RCW 002
International Student Breakfast
8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
One Market Atrium (Basement)
What's Your Pleasure
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
LBYMCA
Mayor's Lunch
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Harmony Square
Student Success Sessions
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
RCE 004, RCW 002
Orientation Carnival
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
RAC Courtyard/SU Parking Lot
Get Involved Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Shine Dodgeball
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
LBYMCA
Headphone Disco (DJ)
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
We Got Game!
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
RAC Lobby
Courtyard and Chill
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Petting Zoo & Goat Yoga
*CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*
4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
RAC Courtyard
Drag Show & Mentalist
6:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Sanderson Centre
Shine Day Carwash
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Various
Shinerama is Canada’s largest postsecondary fundraiser, originating at Laurier in 1961. Each year students continue to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, the common fatal genetic disease in North America affecting children and young adults.
Laurier Shinerama consistently has the largest campaign in Canada, with the most notable event being the infamous Shine Day that takes place on the Saturday of Orientation.
Experience one of the many ways that makes us proud golden hawks – how our Laurier community gives back.