Orientation for International Students coming to Laurentian to begin their studies in the Spring will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 to Friday, April 4th, 2012. Please see the schedule of events for the May 2012 Orientation Week.*

*(Please note that the Social Evening on Friday May 4 has been CANCELLED. It will be re-scheduled at a later time during the Spring session.)

When you first arrive, many things about the way of life in North America will seem strange to you.  You may also be anxious about the different approach to study here compared with what you have been used to.  Most importantly, there are rules and regulations affecting your stay in this country which you need to know about if you are to proceed smoothly to the completion of your studies.

The Orientation Week program has been designed to provide you with information and guidance on these matters, to introduce you to some of the academic and administrative staff of Laurentian University, and to make you aware of the opportunities as well as the difficulties of being a student in Canada. 

The most important part of the week is the Registration and Information Session and the Placement tests for students who are taking English for Academic Preparation (EAP).  During the week, we also bring students to a bank if they need help to open a Canadian bank account, to visit a grocery store where students can buy food, and to a cell phone provider. We also provide a tour of the university campus and help students activate their GroupWise and WebAdvisor accounts. Many other activities are planned throughout the week. Students have found this program to be an important part of their introduction to university life.  Students who arrive after Orientation Week will be required to get settled independently.

All students are asked to be in attendance on the first day of Orientation Week.

Please download the Pre-Arrival Guide to help you with your transititon to Canada.