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 Sept. 1 to 7. 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.
Move and sweat into the weekend with our incredible student group exercise instructors.
Bring your One Card and stop by the Hawk Desk if you need directions to the studio.
Muscle Pump - Studio 1
Cycle Fit - Cycle Studio
Want to know more before you commit? Check out our Golden Hawks Get Involved page.
Where: Athletic Complex
Host: Athletics and Recreation
Haven't had a chance to pick up your O-Kit yet? Stop by the SU Desk to get one. Located on the 2nd floor of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre in the 24 lounge. Our SU Desk staff are also very knowledgeable about your university experience so don't hestitate to ask them your questions!
Where: 2nd Floor Fred Nichols Campus Centre (FNCC)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union
Between your classes come check out the Get Involved Fair (GIF) and all it has to offer! The GIF is made up of student clubs and committees, Laurier departments and community partners. Learn how you can get involved at Laurier by connecting with some of the over 150 groups present. Come for the FREE swag, stay for the FUN!
Where: The Quad & Surrounding Area **Rained Out - moved to Athletics 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
Meet with your breakers at 4:45pm in your designated residence meeting locations. LOCUS - Quad.
All students welcome! Minimum $5.00 donation towards Shinerama for all non-first year students.
Step right up to the O-Carnival!
Join us for a day of thrilling midway rides like the Ferris Wheel and Scrambler, bounce around on giant inflatables, and enjoy captivating roam-around entertainment. Check out our talented airbrush artist, indulge in delicious treats from food trucks, and so much more! All the fun is in support of Shinerama, helping to make a difference for those affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
Where: Sunview Place (188 Sunview)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Meet up in the QUAD at 8:30am to travel to our fundraising sites together. Have a guitar or special talent? Don't be afraid to showcase your talents and share with the community at our shine sites!
Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Bridgeport Plaza and Uptown Square
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
More details to come.
Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 7th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: University Stadium Parking Lot
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Come out and cheer on our Golden Hawks at the football home opener against the University of Guelph.
Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: University Stadium
Host: Athletics and Recreation
Come out and cheer on our Men's and Women's Soccer Teams. The game is free admission for all students. Students' Union will be in attendance with some giveaways you do not want to miss!
Date and time: Sunday, Sept. 8th. Games start at 1:00 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Where: Alumni Field
Host: Athletics and Recreation
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
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
Movie Night on Alumni Field
8:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Alumni Field
Residence Move-In Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Your residence building
LOCUS Welcome Day
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lazardis Hall
Orientation Registration
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Quad
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Quad and Chill
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Quad
Obstacle Course Interactive Programming
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alumni Field
Pep Rally (Session 1)
11 a.m. to noon
Athletic Complex Main Gym
Dance Class (Session 1)
11 a.m. to noon
Alumni Field
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Pep Rally (Session 2)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Athletic Complex Main Gym
Dance Class (Session 2)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Alumni Field
Headphone Disco (DJ)
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Quad
We Got Game!
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Concourse
International Student Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Turret
Athletics Fitness Classes
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Athletic Complex
Faculty Reception and Student Success Sessions
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Various - see event details for more information
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
Room Burn (2 sessions)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Northdale Campus (66 Hickory Street West)
Variety Show (Comedy and Hypnosis Show)
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Athletic Complex
Athletics and Fitness Classes
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Athletic Complex
Student Success Sessions
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Various - see event details for more information
Academic Resource Fair
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
The Art's Atrium
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
What's Your Pleasure
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Athletic Complex Main Gym
Waterloo Fest
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Uptown Waterloo - Waterloo Public Square
Drag Show
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Athletic Complex
Athletics Fitness Classes
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Athletic Complex
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Quad
Welcome Back Concert
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Waterloo Park Lot C - 90 Westmount Road
Athletics Fitness Classes
9 a.m to 10:00 a.m.
Athletics and Recreation Complex
Get Involved Fair
11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Athletics Complex Main Gym
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Quad
O-Carnival
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunview Place (188 Sunview)
Shinerama Fundraising Community Sites
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Meet in the QUAD
Shinerama BBQ/Tailgate
12:00 p.m. to Game Start
University Stadium Parking Lot
Laurier Golden Hawks Football Home Opener
1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
University Stadium
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.