Summer Orientation 2026
Summer Orientation details are on the way. Our team is currently shaping this year’s Summer Orientation schedule with care, and we invite you to check back regularly as details are confirmed. As plans come together, this space will be updated with opportunities to connect, explore supports, and begin building your place within the Lakers community. We appreciate your patience as we prepare an experience that honours where you’re coming from and supports where you’re going.
Please Note: Summer Orientation is a hybrid program with online learning modules, a webinar series, and on-campus programming that highlight various resources for students and their supporters. Students and supporters can look ahead to on‑campus Summer Orientationexperiences taking place on July 24 and July 31, 2026 -- attend one day and choose the date that works best for you. More information about these days will be shared soon.
Why participate in Summer Orientation?
During Summer Orientation you will have the opportunity to:
- Attend mini-tours of various campus locations
- Learn about what services and supports are here for you – and how to connect
- Stay in our award-winning Residence Complexes
- Chat with current student leaders about the NU student experience
- Learn valuable ‘next steps’ to prepare you for your start at NU
We also have programming and resources for the supporters in your life – whether that be parents, family, guardians or friends!
Online Learning Modules
Your Online Learning Modules are currently being worked on. These modules are a crucial part of your Summer Orientation, as they are designed to help you learn the process of course registration, navigate your student accounts, fee payment and introduce you to the student supports and services offered throughout your academic journey. These modules can be completed at your own pace, and you have access to them throughout the year.
Stay With Us
If you’re travelling to campus for Summer Orientation, stay with us the night before and/or the evening following your orientation day. An overnight stay can help make your experience feel more relaxed and welcoming, while also giving you the opportunity to explore campus on your own time, spend time together, and experience residence life before the start of the academic year. Guests can book a private room within one of our four-bedroom residence suites, a comfortable and convenient option for students and supporters alike. Staying overnight also gives you extra time to enjoy some of what North Bay has to offer, including local restaurants, waterfront beaches, and the scenic trails connected to campus.
Ready to explore room layouts, pricing, and availability? Visit our Summer Accommodations page to learn more and book your stay.
Meet the Orientation Team
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Taylor Wetzel, Orientation Coordinator Hometown: Ariss, ON (now North Bay!) About: Taylor is a proud 2-time graduate of Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Child & Family Studies (BA) and a Bachelor of Education (BEd). She is excited to be planning Orientation initiatives and hopes to connect with as many students and supporters as possible this year! Taylor loves to read, golf, go to the beach, and has recently gotten into diamond art.
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Jess Dowless, Orientation Student Assistant Hometown: Brantford, ON (North Bay since 2011) Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) About: Jess is heading into her 2nd year of the BEd program this fall. She's looking forward to working with the team and finding some calm moments in nature as the weather warms up! Jess loves spending time with her family and thrifting.
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Rya Kilfoyl, Orientation Student Assistant Hometown: North Bay, ON Program: Bachelor of Arts Honours, English Literature (BA) About: Rya is in her 4th year of the BA, Hons. English Literature program. She is excited to create an awesome 2026 orientation. In her free time, you can find Rya running, sewing, or baking.
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Connect With Us
Email: orientation@nipissingu.ca
Tel: 705-474-3450 ext. 4459
Instagram and Youtube: @nustudentlt
Or drop by the Student Development and Services front desk in room B210