Graduate Student Orientation is a chance for graduate students beginning their studies to engage with the graduate student community at Laurier. You'll have the opportunity to discover key strategies for success, learn about campus resources, and connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty.
Only register for the campus you will be attending in the winter 2027 term, as each orientation is customized for the campus/programs offered:
Deans Welcome
Dr. Brent Wolfe - Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Welcome
Erin Duran - President of the GSA
Grad Connections: Let's Break the Ice
Icebreaker Activities
Campus Resource Showcase
Current Graduate Student Panel
Current Student Panel
Various Campus Partners
Program Welcome
Program Coordinators and Staff
Campus Tour
Join us for opening remarks and a welcome from the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Dr. Brent Wolfe, to kick off Orientation.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Start your graduate journey with a warm welcome from the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) President, who will share greetings and introduce you to the support and community available through the GSA.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Join us for an icebreaker designed to help you connect with fellow graduate students in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Share interesting facts, discover common interests, and start building meaningful connections with your peers in a fun and welcoming environment.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Explore key services designed to support your graduate journey. Campus partners will share brief overviews of their areas and how to access their resources. Use this session to identify supports that matter most, then connect with partners over lunch for questions.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Hear from current graduate students in your program as they share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success throughout your studies.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Meet your classmates, program staff, and faculty, and learn about your program and the support available to you.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Explore campus with a guided tour showcasing classroom locations, key resources, important buildings, and hidden gems. Get familiar with the spaces that will support your success as a graduate student.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
This Orientation is intended for students in fully online or remote programs.
Note: If you are in a hyflex program but intend to complete it entirely virtually, you can attend this Orientation.
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Zoom
Registration: Registration will open in October 2026 | You must activate your Laurier Zoom account before registering.
Deans Welcome
Dr. Brent Wolfe - Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Welcome
Erin Duran - President of the GSA
Grad Connections: Let's Break the Ice
Icebreaker Activities
Staying Connected: Learn About Laurier's Student Resources
Various Campus Partners
Virtual Learning Success: Expectations and Strategies for Virtual Students
Student Success Session
Program Welcome
Program Coordinators and Staff
Join us for opening remarks and a welcome from the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Dr. Brent Wolfe, to kick off Orientation.
When: TBD
Start your graduate journey with a warm welcome from the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) President, who will share greetings and introduce you to the support and community available through the GSA.
When: TBD
Join us for an icebreaker to help kick-start connections with other graduate students. It’s a great way to start forming your graduate community from day one.
When: TBD
Get an overview of key resources and departments for graduate students that you can access remotely.
When: TBD
Build your virtual learning skills with essential strategies for succeeding online, then learn what to expect in your first few weeks as a new student. You’ll also get a quick overview of the key tools and campus systems that support your coursework and communication.
When: TBD
Meet your classmates, program staff, and faculty, and learn about your program and the support available to you.
When: TBD
Deans Welcome
Dr. Brent Wolfe - Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Welcome
Erin Duran - President of the GSA
Grad Connections: Let's Break the Ice
Icebreaker Activities
Campus Resource Showcase
Current Graduate Student Panel
Current Student Panel
Various Campus Partners
Program Welcome
Program Coordinators and Staff
Campus Tour
Join us for opening remarks and a welcome from the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Dr. Brent Wolfe, to kick off Orientation.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Start your graduate journey with a warm welcome from the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) President, who will share greetings and introduce you to the support and community available through the GSA.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Join us for an icebreaker designed to help you connect with fellow graduate students in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Share interesting facts, discover common interests, and start building meaningful connections with your peers in a fun and welcoming environment.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Explore key services designed to support your graduate journey. Campus partners will share brief overviews of their areas and how to access their resources. Use this session to identify supports that matter most, then connect with partners over lunch for questions.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Hear from current graduate students in your program as they share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success throughout your studies.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Meet your classmates, program staff, and faculty, and learn about your program and the support available to you.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Explore campus with a guided tour showcasing classroom locations, key resources, important buildings, and hidden gems. Get familiar with the spaces that will support your success as a graduate student.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
