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.
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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 2:30 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 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Programming
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TBD
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
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
Welcome Pep Rally
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TBD
Athletics Fitness Classes
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Athletic Complex
Interactive Programming
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TBD
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
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
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
Nighttime Variety 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
Academic Resource Fair
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Art's Atrium
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Quad
Pleasure Principles!
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Quad
Quad & Chill
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Quad
Drag Show
8 p.m. to 11 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
6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TBD
Athletics Fitness Classes
9 to 9:30 a.m.
Athletics and Recreation Complex
Campus Fest
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
Shinerama BBQ
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Quad
O-Carnival (in support of Shinerama)
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunview Place Open Space
Laurier Golden Hawks Football Home Opener
1 p.m. to 4:30 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.