Summer Orientation

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.

Students entering a program at Nipissing University will be automatically enrolled in the Summer Orientation Modules for their program. These modules 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. You will receive an email once you have been enrolled in the course to notify you that you can now access the modules. These modules can be completed at your own pace, and you have access to them throughout the year. 

Please follow these instructions for Accessing your Lakers Summer Orientation Modules once you receive the email that you have been enrolled.

Our Campus Connections live webinar series are weekly sessions that allow different departments to expand on their role at Nipissing, outlining how they can help students succeed. The sessions will be hosted live on Microsoft Teams and then recorded and uploaded to our website, so students can access them anytime. These sessions will include:

• Department-specific information, including how each service is accessible by students and why it is helpful
• A chance to meet our friendly support staff at Nipissing
• Live Q&A period

Registration is separate for each session, to register for one, some, or all of the sessions, check out the registration links below. For sessions that have already passed, please click to view the recording:

• Summer Orientation Overview- Click for recording
• Graduate Studies- Click for recording
• Academic Advising & the Registrar's Office- Click for recording
• University Technology Services- Wednesday July 8, 12:30pm
• Student Financial Services- Tuesday July 14, 12:00pm
• Residence & Off-Campus Living- Tuesday July 21, 12:00pm 
• Student Development & Services- Thursday July 30, 12:30pm
• Office of Indigenous Initiatives & The Harris Learning Library- Tuesday August 4, 12:00pm
• Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU)- Tuesday August 11, 12:30pm
• Athletics & Parking and Security Services- Date & Time To Be Determined, please check back here for updates

As an option for those who cannot attend our in-person Orientation days, we are offering program-specific Mini-Tours. These tours will include:

• A look at our Education Centre, Library, and Athletics Centre buildings, stopping into spaces relevant to your major (labs, classes, seminar rooms, etc.)
• Either a mock lecture OR a small activity
• Smaller tour sizes for a more personalized experience

To register for any of these offerings, please complete this registration form.

Offered on:

• Friday July 3, 1:15-4:00pm (Nursing focused)
• Monday July 6, 1:15-4:00pm (Sciences, Social Science & Social Work focused)
• Friday July 10, 1:15-4:00pm (Bachelor of Physical Health & Education focused)
• Monday July 13, 1:15-4:00pm (Humanities & Arts focused)
• Friday July 17, 1:15-4:00pm (Education, Business & Criminal Justice focused)

We are also providing a Live Virtual Tour experience for Orientation this year, perfect for anyone who cannot make it to campus before the school year starts. These tours will include:

• Full tour of our Education Centre, the main building on campus
• Guides answering questions from a live chat, keeping all tours interactive and informative
• A slower tour pace

To register for any of these offerings, please complete this registration form.

Offered on:

• Wednesday July 15, 1:00pm
• Wednesday July 29, 1:00pm
• Wednesday August 12, 1:00pm
• Wednesday August 26, 1:00pm