Laurier Winter Orientation:
Graduate Schedule
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.
Brantford Student Orientation
This Orientation is intended for students in programs offered in person on the Brantford campus.
Date and Time: Jan. 11 | Noon to 3 p.m. (optional campus tour available from 3 to 4 p.m.)
Location: Senate and Board Chambers | One Market Building
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Overview of the Day
Check-In and Orientation Kit Handout
Lunch & Graduate Student Mixer
Grad Connections: Let's Break the Ice
Icebreaker Activities
Laurier Welcome
Dr. Brent Wolfe - Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Welcome
Erin Duran - President of the GSA
Master of Applied Computing Program Welcome and Information
Program Coordinators and Staff
Laurier Trivia Challenge
First Week Checklist
Campus Resource Showcase
Campus Tour (optional)
Event Details
Full session descriptions and details will be made available at the beginning of November.
Virtual Student Orientation
This Orientation is for students in fully online or remote programs, students in programs at the Waterloo Campus (Kitchener location), or Balsillie School and Brantford campus students who cannot attend the in-person Orientation in Brantford.
Date and Time: Jan. 6 | 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register Now for the Virtual Graduate Student Orientation
Overview of the Day
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: Laurier Trivia Challenge
First Week Checklist
Graduate Learning Strategies and Tools
Staying Connected: Learn About Laurier's Student Resources
Various Campus Partners
Program Welcomes or Question and Answer Period
- Master of Social Work Program Welcome
- ASPIRE Team Q&A (for students without a program-specific welcome)