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    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 Lee - President and CEO of Your Students' Union

    Take a moment to hear from Your Students’ Union (SU) President & CEO Jessica Lee 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.

    Get Updates and Stay Connected

    Stay tuned to your @mylaurier.ca email throughout the summer and follow @laurierstudentsuccess and your respective campus on Instagram:

    • Waterloo: @campuslifewaterloo
    • Brantford: @campuslifebrantford
    • Milton: @campuslifemilton

    Visit yourstudentsunion.ca to learn more about the Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union and your Students' Union president, Jessica Lee.

    Registration

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

    **Registration for Fall 2026 Undergraduate Orientation will open in July**

    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.

    Students holding a Shinerama banner that says 'CF ain't no thang' on the side of the road

    Orientation Recap and Highlights

    Three students in LOCUS shirts standing with Midas the Golden Hawk Students at foam party in the courtyard of the Research and Academic Centre Student volunteers welcoming a student outside a residence during move-in Students on swing ride Student dancing at a headphone disco Students playing gladiator joust game Orientation volunteers Students playing bingo in university stadium

    Brantford Campus

    Waterloo Campus

    Further Resources to Help You Get Started

    Additional Orientation Pathways Laurier 101 Fall-Start Incoming Student Support Find Your Way Around Campus More Student Info on students.wlu.ca
    Laurier 101 Fall-Start Incoming Student Support
    Find Your Way Around Campus
    More Student Info on students.wlu.ca
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