Get ready for a jam-packed week of activities to introduce you to life as a golden hawk on the Waterloo campus.
We have a ton of orientation events happening Aug. 31 to Sept 6. On this page, you'll find an at-a-glance schedule, detailed event information and be introduced to Shinerama.
Stay tuned here for key information and updates of events over your Orientation experience.
Head to your new home where our volunteers and Residence staff will welcome you and show you to your new digs.
For information regarding your specific move-in day, time slot, and what to bring, see our Residence Move-in page.
Date and time: Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Where: Your residence building
Host: Department of Residence
Come and say hi to your Students’ Union and the Orientation team. Pick up your kit and learn about all the amazing events that will be going on during Orientation.
Date and time: TBD
Where: TBD
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Join the Golden Hawks for another season of Golden Hawks Football! Bring your purple and gold pride to our home opener against the Windsor Lancers. This game is complimentary for incoming students with Orientation wristbands.
Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 30 - 7 p.m. kick off
Where: Knight-Newbrough Field, University Stadium
Host: Athletics & Recreation
Every day during Orientation, Shinerama will be offering up some good eats while also raising money for Shinerama in support of Cystic Fibrosis.
Date and time: Sunday, Aug. 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Quad (in front of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre FNCC)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Join us in the quad for some lawn games and live music.
Date and time: Sunday, Aug. 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Quad
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Welcome to Laurier! Get ready to unleash your Golden Hawk spirit at our high-energy Opening Ceremonies! Feel the pride of being a Golden Hawk and get pumped for the adventure ahead. This is where your journey begins!
Where: Athletic Complex - Main Gym
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation Team
Every day during Orientation, Shinerama will be offering up some good eats while also raising money for Shinerama in support of Cystic Fibrosis.
Where: The Quad (In front of the FNCC building)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Welcome to Laurier! Get ready to unleash your Golden Hawk spirit at our high-energy Opening Ceremonies! Feel the pride of being a Golden Hawk and get pumped for the adventure ahead. This is where your journey begins!
Where: Athletic Complex - Main Gym
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation Team
Where: Athletic Complex
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Get a snapshot of Laurier Orientation. Lost? Find your way using our campus map.
Residence Move-In Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Your residence building.
Orientation Registration
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Quad
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Community Engagement
TBD
Athletic Complex Main Gym
Nighttime Programming!
TBD
Various Locations
Athletics Fitness Classes
TBD
Athletic Complex
Student Success Programming
TBD
Various Locations
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Programming
TBD
Various Locations
Athletics and Fitness Classes
TBD
Athletic Complex
Student Success Sessions
TBD
Various Locations
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Programming - Performance
TBD
Athletic Complex
Athletics Fitness Classes
TBD
Athletic Complex
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Programming
TBD
Various Locations
Athletics Fitness Classes
TBD
Athletics and Recreation Complex
Get Involved Fair
TBD
Various Locations
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Programming
TBD
Various Locations
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.