Welcome Days for incoming students living off campus

As part of Laurier Orientation, LOCUS is excited to welcome first-year off-campus students to our Off-Campus Welcome Day! 

We want to make sure your first day on campus as a Golden Hawk is filled with opportunities to meet others and learn about life at Laurier. 

Check out our schedules for Welcome Day: Sept. 1 in Brantford and Waterloo

Brantford

The events will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.

Registration tables will be set up in the One Market (OM) Student Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | One Market Student Commons

Welcome Mixer

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | One Market Student Commons

Your official welcome to the LOCUS program! This session will allow you to connect with your peers and begin to orient yourself on campus. You will also have the opportunity to hear from our Off-Campus Advisors (OCAs) who will guide you throughout the week and be a mentor for you during your first year! 

Letter to a Future You 

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |  One Market Student Commons

Are you curious to see just how much changes in a year? Grab a paper and write a letter to your future self, capturing your hopes, goals, and expectations. These letters will be safely stored and revisited at the end of the year, providing a unique opportunity to see how much you've grown and changed in your first year here at Laurier!

Commuter Student Panel

10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | One Market OM207-1

Your official welcome to the LOCUS program! This session will tell you all about the LOCUS program, and how it can support you throughout your first year at Laurier! You will also have the opportunity to hear from our Off-Campus Advisors (OCAs) who will guide you throughout the week and be a mentor for you during your first year! Breakfast will be provided! 

Student Breakout Socials

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | One Market

Your first opportunity to get to know your fellow LOCUS students and Off-Campus Advisors! OCAs will lead an interactive session with you and other students within the LOCUS program. This is where you’ll find out need-to-know information on how to get involved, and what to expect from the rest of Orientation Week.

Campus Tours

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Starting in the One Market Student Commons

Take some time to explore campus with our Off-Campus Advisors and Laurier Orientation Icebreakers! The campus tours will show you some of the highlights of campus, as well as some important information that you’ll want to know as an off-campus student! Your campus tour will end off in One Market Atrium as we then head into trivia and lunchtime.

Lunch 

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | One Market Atrium

Join your peers and new friends for lunch!

Trivia

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | One Market Atrium

Who doesn't love a fun game of trivia? Grab your lunch and sit next to your new friends to join in on the game. Learn more about Laurier while also being asked questions surrounding pop culture and general knowledge! Tables will compete as a team, so start brainstorming a team name! Prizes will be provided for the winning team.

Getting Involved in your First Year

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | One Market OM207-2

Join us to learn all about getting involved in your first year at Laurier. In this session, students will learn about the First Year Leadership Program (FYLP) and the related interest-based councils available to join and engage with. Students can connect directly with the LOCUS House Council Advisor and receive all application and council hiring details. You won't want to miss this session!

Game Zone

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | One Market Level 1 Lounge

Join the LOCUS team for a few rounds of your favourite games! Take some time to connect with your new friends and get a sense of what the Laurier community is all about.

Craft Corner

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | One Market Kitchenette

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Well, you will want to check out the craft zone during Off-Campus Welcome Day! Students will have the opportunity to unwind and connect with their new friends through various crafts and activities.

Waterloo

The events will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.

Registration tables will be set up in the Lazaridis Hall Atrium from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Lazaridis Hall Atrium 

Welcome Mixer

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Your official welcome to the LOCUS program! This session will allow you to connect with your peers and begin to orient yourself on campus. You will also have the opportunity to hear from our Off-Campus Advisors (OCAs) who will guide you throughout the week and be a mentor for you during your first year! 

Letter to a Future You 

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |  Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Are you curious to see just how much changes in a year? Grab a paper and write a letter to your future self, capturing your hopes, goals, and expectations. These letters will be safely stored and revisited at the end of the year, providing a unique opportunity to see how much you've grown and changed in your first year here at Laurier!

Get Involved with LOCUS

10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Lazaridis Hall, LH1001

Your official welcome to the LOCUS program! This session will tell you all about the LOCUS program, and how it can support you throughout your first year at Laurier! You will also have the opportunity to hear from our Off-Campus Advisors (OCAs) about leadership opportunities exclusive to first-year students at Laurier

Student Breakout Socials

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | LH1009, LH1010 & LH1011

Your first opportunity to get to know your fellow LOCUS students and Off-Campus Advisors! OCAs will lead an interactive session with you and other students within the LOCUS program. This is where you’ll find out need-to-know information on how to get involved, and what to expect from the rest of Orientation Week.

Lunch 

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Join your peers and new friends for a light lunch!

Trivia

1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Who doesn't love a fun game of trivia? Grab your lunch and sit next to your new friends to join in on the game. Learn more about Laurier while also being asked questions surrounding pop culture and general knowledge! Tables will compete as a team, so start brainstorming a team name! Prizes will be provided for the winning team.

Campus Tours

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Starting in the Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Take some time to explore campus with our Off-Campus Advisors and Laurier Orientation Icebreakers! The campus tours will show you some of the highlights of campus, as well as some important information that you’ll want to know as an off-campus student! Your campus tour will end in the Lazaridis Hall Atrium and then upper-year students will guide you to one of the two following events.

Game Zone

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Paul Martin Centre

Join the LOCUS team for a few rounds of your favourite games! Take some time to connect with your new friends and get a sense of what the Laurier community is all about.

Craft Corner

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Lazaridis Hall Atrium

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Well, you will want to check out the craft zone during Off-Campus Welcome Day! Students will have the opportunity to unwind and connect with their new friends through various crafts and activities.