Laurier Fall Orientation:
Undergraduate Students

Welcome to Laurier! We’re so excited you’re here!

Orientation is your official kickoff to life as a Golden Hawk! It is your first chance to meet your people, explore your campus (or virtual space!), and jump into a lineup of fun, feel-good events designed to get you connected from day one.

Whether you’re joining us in Brantford, Milton, Waterloo, or online, your Orientation experience includes moments to learn, laugh, and feel like you belong. Every path looks a little different, but they all lead to the same thing: finding your place at Laurier! So, get involved, try something new, and kick off your Laurier experience the right way!

Jessica Le - President and CEO of Your Students' Union

Take a moment to hear from Your Students’ Union (SU) President & CEO Jessica Le as she welcomes you to Laurier. Don’t miss her tips on making the most of your Orientation experience and how to stay connected for everything you need to know about Orientation.

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Orientation Dates

Note: Residence Move-In and LOCUS Off-Campus Welcome Day dates happen between Friday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 6. See the orientation schedule for your campus for more details

Brantford Campus

Monday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 12

Milton Campus

Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10

Virtual Campus

Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Zoom

Waterloo Campus

Monday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 12

Registration

Let us know you are coming and make your first days easier by registering for Fall 2026 Undergraduate Orientation.

Get Updates and Stay Connected

Stay tuned to your MyLaurier student email throughout the summer and follow @laurierstudentsuccess, @studentlifeatlaurier, and your respective campus on Instagram:

Brantford: @campuslifebrantford
Milton: @campuslifemilton
Virtual: @laurierstudentsuccess and @studentlifeatlaurier
Waterloo: @campuslifewaterloo

Visit yourstudentsunion.ca to learn more about the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union.

Got questions about Orientation? Reach out to laurier101@wlu.ca. We're here to help, and if we don't have the answer, we'll connect you with someone who does!

Find Your Orientation Schedule

Brantford Campus Milton Campus Waterloo Campus Virtual Campus

Shinerama

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.