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Orientation

Welcomed. Connected. Supported. Prepared. 

Purpose

Orientation at Laurier is your official welcome to campus life! It's a chance to meet new friends, explore campus, learn about the resources and supports available to you, and start building your Laurier community before classes begin. 

Why?

Orientation is designed to welcome students, build community, and equip them with the connections, resources, and confidence they need to thrive at Laurier from their very first day.

What we do

  • Welcome new students to campus

  • Plans and runs Orientation events and activities

  • Recruits and trains student volunteers

  • Connects students with resources and services

  • Encourages involvement in campus life

  • Builds community and school spirit

  • Supports student success from day one

How to Get Involved

We are always looking for more volunteers to help with Orientation. Learn more about all of our of Orientation volunteer opportunities!

Skills and Benefits

Build transferable skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, event planning, and project management.

Get in Touch

Check out our contact pages for information on how to get in contact with any of our staff.

Are you an incoming student for Fall 2026?

Check out the Laurier 101: Incoming Student Support for Fall Start Students

  • Laurier 101 is a campus-wide program that will assist you in everything you need to do before your first day at Laurier.

    • Monthly checklists​

    • Connection Events

    • Summer Info Sessions and more!

Register for Orientation and learn more about all the events in store.

  • Registration opens early July 2026.

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Learn more about our Orientation Volunteer Opportunities

Waterloo Campus

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  • Orientation Team

    • Head Icebreaker

    • Volunteer Liaison

    • Logistics Executive

    • Marketing Executive

    • Go-Team Lead

    • Shinerama Events Executive

    • Shinerama Operations Executive​

  • Icebreaker

  • Go-Team General Members

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Link directly to the Waterloo application form can be found here​​

Brantford Campus

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  • Orientation Team

    • Head Icebreaker

    • Logistics: Operations & Coordination Executive

    • Logistics: Dining & Registration Executive

    • Go-Executive

    • Shinerama Executive

    • Activities Executive​

    • Marketing Executive

  • Icebreaker

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Link directly to the Brantford application form can be found here

Waterloo Office

2nd Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre
75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, N2L 3C5

General Inquiries: 1.548.889.5583

Health & Dental Plan/SU Desk: 1.548.889.4389
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Wilf's Restaurant: wilfs@wlu.ca (Reservations to be made through email)

Brantford Office

1st Floor, Student Centre
103 Darling Street, Brantford, N3T 2K8

General Inquiries: 1.548.889.5583

Health & Dental Plan/SU Desk: 1.548.889.3676
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday  10am - 4pm

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