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 detailed event information and be introduced to Shinerama.
Get a snapshot of Laurier Orientation. Lost? Find your way using our campus map.
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
For our Waterloo and Brantford students, Off-Campus Welcome Day is your opportunity to get connected to LOCUS at the start of Orientation.
Off-Campus Welcome Day is also a wonderful opportunity for you to meet other first year off-campus students and your upper year mentors (Off-Campus Advisors) that are available all year long.
Date and time: Sunday, Aug. 31.
Where: TBD
Host: Laurier Off-Campus University Students (LOCUS)
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
Join your faculty peers for a chance to hear from the Dean, Associate Dean, and faculty members about opportunities, faculty events, and what to expect in your first term. Faculty receptions are drop-in and light refreshments and snacks will be available.
Host: Student Success
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.
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.
Host: Student Success
Step right up to the O-Carnival!
Join us for a day of thrilling midway rides, bounce around on giant inflatables, and enjoy captivating roam-around entertainment. Check out our talented artists, indulge in delicious treats, and so much more!
Where: Sunview Place (188 Sunview)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Where: Sunview Place (188 Sunview)
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Where: TBD
Host: Student Success
At Laurier, our campus community is here to help you succeed. Join us to learn about all the academic support resources across campus including Student Success, Accessible Learning, Service Laurier, and so many more!
Where: The Art's Atrium
Host: Campus community partners
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
Get connected with all the City of Waterloo has to offer. You are starting a new chapter of your life in Waterloo, why not get to know it. Discover your favourite new study spot, track down the uptown business with the best student deals and find services that will help you feel at home in Waterloo. There will also be live entertainment from local artists and delicious food from local businesses.
Where: Uptown Waterloo - Waterloo Public Square 75 King Street South
Host: City of Waterloo in collarboration with Uptown BIA, Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University
Where: Athletic Complex
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
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
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
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
Where: QUAD
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team
Where: Concourse
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
Where: Alumni Field
Host: Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and the Orientation team