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Student Support
Our supportive and student-centred philosophy gives you the highest potential for success. You matter to us and we are here to help you from your first days as a new student right through to graduation.
SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Unlimited Group Tutoring Academic Advising & Support Student Success Advising Tutoring & Peer-Assisted Learning Writing Supports Registration Assistance & Course Planning Library Student Accessibility Services Assistive Technology
CAREER PLANNING
Career Counselling Resume Writing & Interview Preparation Skills Development Job Bank Co-operative Education Services Job & Employment Fairs On-Campus Job Opportunities Leadership Development Co-Curricular Record Student Accessibility Services (SAS) staff collaborate with students, staff and faculty to facilitate the provision of academic accommodations (eg. access to lecture material, extra time on tests, assistive technology) for students with disabilities/medical conditions while maintaining academic standards and integrity. Students can register with SAS for a wide variety of disabilities/ medical conditions that are permanent or temporary;
FINANCIAL
Financial Planning & Budgeting Support Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards OSAP Assistance Online Tuition Payment
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
Orientation Student Ambassador Program First-Year Seminar Courses Peer Mentor Program
MORE SUPPORTS
Daycare (Thunder Bay) Pride Central Off-Campus Housing Food Bank Ombudsperson Security Services…And More!
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Learning Disabilities Acquired Brain Injuries ADHD Mobility Mental Health Vision Medical conditions Hearing
SAS welcomes students to a supportive atmosphere where services are delivered respectfully and confidentially.
Connect with us:
Thunder Bay: sas@lakeheadu.ca Orillia: oraccess@lakeheadu.ca
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WELCOME TO STUDENT CENTRAL
Whether you are a new student arriving to campus for the first time, getting ready to graduate or anything in between, Student Central provides you with a more convenient way to conduct your business and access support in one central location. Here you will be able to access everything you need - from enrolling at Lakehead through to course registration, financial support, academic advising and so much more. Our dedicated, crosstrained Student Central Professionals are able to solve issues from start to finish with improved consistency of service and answers. This holistic approach allows us to focus on you!
Connect with us at studentcentral@lakeheadu.ca
MEET THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE
The Student Success Centre has many programs and support services in place to help you achieve your academic and personal goals while studying at Lakehead University. We coordinate new student orientation, provide academic support through tutoring and writing services, and offer career services, co-operative education opportunities and leadership development. Learn success strategies for reading and note taking, study skills, exam preparation, resume and cover letter, job searching, networking and much more. Join our events throughout the year to connect with the Lakehead community!
Connect with us at: Thunder Bay: ssc@lakeheadu.ca Orillia: orillia.ssc@lakeheadu.ca
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Student Health and Wellness provides a range of counselling, health services, and wellness programs so that you can get the most out of your Lakehead Experience. Student Health and Wellness is an environment that facilitates physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health.
Health and Medical Services Mental Health and Counselling Services
Connect with us:
Health Promotion Wellness Programming
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INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Lakehead University is the university of choice
for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit learners. We provide a culturally supportive environment to all Indigenous students in a variety of ways:
Academic/cultural workshops
Referrals to various Lakehead University departments
Assistance with applications for funding and bursaries
Transitional support including assistance with housing, daycare, referrals to city services, and mental health services
Cultural teachings, feasts, sweat lodge ceremonies
Counselling
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag “All My Relations” Student Lounge is
available at the Thunder Bay Campus. It provides an open and comfortable environment where you can access a study area, kitchenette, and computer stations. There is also a cultural room for individual or group sessions with Elders-in-Residence Program. The lounge is a home away from home and a place to create community where you can interact with classmates and make new friends.
The Maawnjigamig “Where We Gather” Academic Support Zone is
available on the Orillia campus in the Residence Building. This is a welcoming space with comfortable furniture, a small kitchenette, and is a great place to meet with friends or to study. Students can meet with Elders in the Wellness Centre or in the Wiigwasitig Gitigaan “Birch Tree Garden”. Additionally, the Alumni Commons and the New Sun Indigenous Art Gallery in Simcoe Hall is a great spot to meet up with friends or for quiet study. The Maawnjigamig (Where We Gather) Academic Support Zone, Alumni Commons (Simcoe Hall) and the Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator’s office can also be used for smudging and small gatherings. Students learning online are welcome to study in this space, to gain the support of the university setting and the Orillia Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are here for you! At Lakehead University International, we welcome students from over 70 different countries. Our International Student Services (ISS) teams at our Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses offer culturally-focused supports and programming that help international students like you transition and succeed in your academic studies, including life and work in Canada. The ISS has international advisors prepared to assist with personal, cultural, financial, immigration, health, and wellness advice and referrals to staff to support you from the day you arrive until the day you graduate.
Complimentary Airport Pick-Up Services English Language Centre - accredited by Languages Canada & IELTS Testing Venue Health Insurance coverage Homestay Program for ELC students Emergency Bursary and Loan programs (in Collaboration with Financial Aid) Social & Cultural Activities Immigration specialists on staff for all your student immigration needs International Student Centre & Student Lounge (Thunder Bay) Academic and Culturally relevant workshops
The Lakehead Makes Leaders Completion Certificate
is a five-level, value-added program that helps you build soft skills such as communication, team building, interpersonal skills, growth potential, and more! All are identified as critical by Canadian employers to help students in the Canadian labour market. The capstone project in the final module is a short service internship that allows you to gain valuable Canadian work experience, prepares you with mentorship and support, and empowers you to further your career readiness for the Canadian labour market. Upon completion, Lakehead Makes Leaders levels are added to your Co-Curricular Record. JUMP is one element of Lakehead Makes Leaders and is part of our online pre-arrival and transitional summer programming.
