Summer Orientation 2026
Our Orientation event is a full day experience, designed to introduce you to what university life looks like at Nipissing. During Summer Orientation you will have the opportunity to:
- Attend mini-tours of various campus locations
- Attend mock lectures to hear from faculty and experience the lecture setting before classes start
- Attend Office hours “how-to” sessions where faculty will share guidance on how to prepare and answer any questions
- Stay in our award-winning Residence Complexes
- Chat with current student leaders about the NU student experience
- Attend Community Support Panels to learn about various services and supports here for you
- 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!
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 Orientation experiences taking place on July 24 and July 31, 2026 -- attend one day and choose the date that works best for you.
- If you are unable to attend either July 24 or July 31, we have alternate Orientation programming offerings available (with both in-person and virtual offerings). Please see below for more information on other opportunities.
Online Learning Module
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 review this Accessing Your Lakers Orientation Modules instruction on Blackboard once you receive the email that you have been enrolled.
Meet the Orientation team
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.
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.
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.
Other Opportunities
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, see our Youtube channel to view the recordings:
- Summer Orientation Overview - Click for recording
- Graduate Studies - Click for recording
- Academic Advising & the Registrar's Office - Click for recording
- University Technology Services - Click for recording
- Student Financial Services - Click for recording
- 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
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
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)
Use the button below to register for any of these offerings
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
Offered on:
- Wednesday July 15, 1:00pm
- Wednesday July 29, 1:00pm
- Wednesday August 12, 1:00pm
- Wednesday August 26, 1:00pm
Use the button below to register for any of these offerings
