Learn about services for students at Lakehead University, including their accessibility services, peer and academic support programs, financial aid, campus accessibility, and more.
Lakehead University is located in Thunder Bay and Orillia in Ontario, and offers educational opportunities to over 8,300 students. Lakehead University has 9 Faculties and schools, each with their own academic programs and departments:
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
- Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural Resource Management
- Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
The addresses for Lakehead University are:
Thunder Bay Campus:
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1
(807) 343-8110
Orillia Campus:
500 University Avenue
Orillia, Ontario L3V 0B9
(705) 330-4008
Accessibility Services
At Lakehead University, the centre providing accessibility services to students is called Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Student Accessibility Services is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs.
Transition Planner
Lakehead University offers a transition planner to help students with disabilities ease their transition into university.
Accessibility Plan
For more information about accessibility at Lakehead University, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see Lakehead University’s Accessibility Plan.
Documentation Requirements
In order to access accommodations at Lakehead University, please visit the linked webpage to learn what documentation is required to show proof of a disability.
Health Services
The Medical and Health team at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus provide student-centred health care through their teams of physicians and health professionals. The Health and Wellness team at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus provides various services including naturopathy and personal counselling.
Counselling Services
Counselling Services at Lakehead University offers counselling for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
Academic Support
The Writing Assistance Centre at Lakehead University offers writing and editing support to students of all levels in all programs. Lakehead University offers Peer Tutoring & Peer Assisted Learning to students who are having academic difficulties. Both are offered through MySuccess.
Library Services
The Lakehead University Library offers services for students such as borrowing services, interlibrary loans, research consultants, and reference and information services at their Thunder Bay and Orillia locations. Both libraries provide assistance for persons with disabilities in accessing library services.
Academic Advising
Lakehead University's Academic Advisors help students plan their journey to graduation, understand their degree requirements, change their program or major, and address their academic standing, regulations and petitions.
Other Support Services
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
Lakehead University’s Scholarships, Awards & Loans offers a range of financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Lakehead University's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.
On-Campus Housing
Lakehead University’s Residence and Housing Office offers on-campus housing at both campuses. The Orillia campus offers traditional style accommodation for 271 students in environmentally sustainable buildings. All rooms are private and share a bathroom with one other student. Residence operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The Thunder Bay campus offers three styles of residence: traditional residence style, apartment style, and townhouse style. Traditional residence halls feature double and single bedrooms with communal washrooms. Townhouse style accommodations, which are reserved for upper year students, feature units with 4 private bathrooms, shared washrooms and a shared kitchen. Apartment style residence offers multiple bedrooms, a shared washroom, shared kitchenette and shared living spaces. Building amenities for both campuses include:
- Common lounges
- Common study rooms
- Full kitchen on each floor
- Access to a 24/7 front desk
- Maintenance
- Laundry facilities
All rooms include internet access, local telephone service, and cable television access. For students at the Thunder Bay campus, meal plans are included in the residence fees and operate on a set number of meals per week and a declining “flex dollar” system. For students at the Orillia campus, residence rates vary and include a mandatory meal plan. Meal plans operate on a declining balance system.
Barrier-free rooms are available for students requiring special accommodations while in residence. Students have the opportunity to list any special requirements on the online residence application. For more information, contact the Residence Office on campus.
Off-Campus Housing
Lakehead University offers an accommodation listing service through its Off-Campus Housing, where landlords can advertise rental properties available.
Campus Accessibility
Lakehead offers campus maps at both of its campuses: Thunder Bay Campus Map and Orillia Campus Map.
Thunder Bay Transit
Thunder Bay Transit is comprised of buses. Full-time students at Lakehead University receive a Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass), which provides unlimited access to Thunder Bay Transit, included in their tuition. Maps and schedules are provided for every transit route that Thunder Bay Transit provides.
Accessibility
Thunder Bay Transit offers accessible transit with features such as low floors, kneeling capabilities, priority seating, and automated call stop announcements. Thunder Bay Transit offers a Support Person Pass, which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost.
Thunder Bay Transit offers Lift+ which is a door-to-door specialized transit system, designed for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the conventional transit system. More information about Lift+ and the eligibility guidelines and application is provided on their website.
Orillia Transit
Orillia Transit is comprised of buses. Regular price fares are available for students. Route maps and schedules are available for Orillia Transit buses.
Accessibility
Orillia Transit busses have some accessible features, such as a designated area for wheelchairs on buses. The Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (O.W.L.S.) is a door-to-door service for persons who require wheelchair accessible transit services. If a person requires a personal care or assistant to ride with them, they are asked to arrange their own support person, who will travel free of charge. To learn more about what O.W.L.S. offers and the eligibility guidelines and application, visit their site directly. More information about O.W.L.S. and the eligibility guidelines and application is available on their website.
Lakehead University is a comprehensive university, offering a diverse complement of academic programs. Information about program offerings is available on their website.
