Get ready to be introduced to life as a golden hawk on the Milton campus.
We have a ton of orientation events happening for our inaugural orientation in Milton. Our orientation day is Thursday, Sept. 5, but make sure you stay tuned for information about events that are happening throughout your first few weeks.
Check-in and Mingle
9 to 9:30 a.m.
Student Commons
Welcome from the Students' Union President, Dean of Students and Faculty of Science Dean
9:30 to 9:50 a.m.
Student Commons
Hawk Shop Pop-up
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TBD
Students' Union Lawn Games & Mini Golf Course
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parking Lot
We Got Game
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MAC 130
Getting Involved in your First Year
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MAC 121
Welcome Lunch
1 to 2 p.m.
Student Commons
Resource Fair & Orientation Kit Pick Up
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Student Commons
Student Success Session
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
MAC 128
Variety Hours
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
MAC 121
Dinner
6 to 8 p.m.
Parking Lot
Trivia Night
7 to 9 p.m.
MAC 128
Orientation Day is also the first day of classes at Laurier, so some of your Computer Science classes may overlap with events.
But don't worry, you won't be missing out. These same Student Success sessions from this day will be offered again on Sept. 9 and 10.
CP104
10 to 11:20 a.m.
MA102
11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
MA123
5 to 6:20 p.m.
We'll be providing you with key information and updates for events over the next few weeks. Make sure you check back over the summer so you can plan out your Orientation experience.
Get checked in to receive your own travel mug celebrating your arrival!
Where: Student Commons
Host: The Orientation Team
Come say hi to your Students’ Union President, the Dean of Students, and the Dean of Science as they officially welcome you to your first day on campus!
Where: Student Commons
Host: Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union & The Orientation Team
Stop by the pop-up shop to get a free t-shirt and stock up on all your back to school supplies!
Where: TBD
Host: The Hawk Shop
Need a break between classes? We have you covered! Join us for some lawn games, music, and a mini-golf course.
Where: Parking Lot
Host: Wilfrid Laurier Students' Union
Get your game on! Play solo or challenge your friends on our various game consoles.
Where: MAC 130
Host: Student Experience Team
Stop by and learn about the Milton Student Leadership Council! We’ll talk about why you should get involved, how to get involved and discuss the plans for the year.
Where: MAC 121
Host: Student Experience Team
Come out and grab some food with your fellow first years, and Laurier’s President, Dr. Deb MacLatchy. You don’t want to miss out on a good bite!
Where: Student Commons
Host: The Orientation Team
Stop by and check out the Resource Fair and all it has to offer! Talk with staff and faculty from across the university and learn about how they’re here to support you. You can also grab your orientation kit stocked full of Laurier swag!
Where: Student Commons
Host: The Orientation Team
Let’s be real: finding balance between keeping up with your courses, having a social life, managing your life responsibilities, and staying healthy is hard.
This interactive session will walk you through what to expect in your first term of university as a new Golden Hawk. Assess your readiness and knowledge about university life and learn about the highs and lows of the student life cycle in your first year. We’ll share strategies, stories, and advice for success so you feel confident in navigating life as a new university student.
Where: MAC 128
Host: Student Success Team
We’ll have a variety of activities for you to do with new friends, including giant uno, friendship bracelets, board games, and more!
Where: MAC 121
Host: Student Experience Team
After a day of learning and fun, grab your free dinner and head to our final event of the day!
Where: Parking Lot
Host: The Orientation Team
The folks at QE trivia are joining us for an evening of trivia. Bring yourself, your friends, and your random facts and battle it out for some great prizes!
Where: MAC 128
Host: The Orientation Team
We have several events during the first few weeks of September. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming:
Studying and learning in university is different. Whether you’ve just come from high school, college or some time away from school, you’ll likely find that you need to upgrade or adapt your academic skills to succeed in university.
Bring your lunch and join us for a review of the academic differences between high school and university and an overview of the study strategies that can help you make the most of your study hours.
Note: this session is offered on September 9 and 10 at 1 p.m.. Please choose the day that fits best with your schedule.
We're going to be adding events as the summer goes on, so make sure you check back for updates.
