SEEDs Orientation is designed to support incoming undergraduate students who self-identify as Indigenous, including those entering their first year or transferring to Laurier, in starting the academic year with confidence and connection.
Through a series of engaging orientation events, students will build community, explore campus, and participate in interactive workshops focused on key skills such as writing, time management, financial literacy, and managing anxiety. These workshops will help to lay the foundation for a strong and supported transition to university life.
Select your campus to view the full lineup of activities, including community-building sessions, campus tours, and interactive workshops.
Be sure to explore the full Fall Undergraduate Orientation schedule for your campus to discover the wide range of exciting programs and activities available to you!
Students from the Brantford and Virtual Campuses are welcome to attend.
Where: TBD
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Host: Indigenous Student Services
Registration: Opens July 2026.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026!
Every year, we host a day-long event during Orientation for you to attend!
The Event:
Join us for lunch, get to know the Indigenous Student Centre and staff, build key academic skills like writing and time management, learn how to regulate emotions, get familiar with campus, and build community during a fun activity.
Full event details, including descriptions, times, and locations, are still being finalized. They will be made available later in the summer.
Students from the Waterloo, Milton, and Online campuses are welcome to attend.
Where: TBD
When: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, and Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Host: Indigenous Student Services
Registration: Opens July 2026.
Early move-in (if you are living in residence) and getting to know the Indigenous Student Centre, Indigenous Student Services staff, and all about university.
Note: Your family and community are invited to join in too!
Full event details, including descriptions, times, and locations, are still being finalized. They will be made available later in the summer.
Let’s get to know campus, get a head start on key academic skills like writing and time management, learn how to regulate emotions, and get to know one another a bit better!
Note: This day is specifically for incoming students only.
Full event details, including descriptions, times, and locations, are still being finalized. They will be made available later in the summer.
