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 provides educational opportunities to over 7 900 students. Lakehead University has 10 faculties and schools, each with their own academic programs and departments:
The addresses for Lakehead University are:
Thunder Bay:
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1
(807) 343-8110
Orillia:
500 University Avenue
Orillia, Ontario L3V 0B9
(705) 330-4008
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.
Lakehead University offers a transition program at both campuses for students with disabilities called Transition Program for High School Students with Disabilities. Lakehead also has a transition planner to help students prepare for university.
For more information about accessibility at Lakehead University, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see Lakehead University’s Accessibility Plan.
In order to access accommodations at Lakehead University, the following documentation is required to show proof of a disability:
To learn about the specific documentation requirements for Lakehead University, please contact Lakehead University Student Accessibility Services directly.
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 at Lakehead University offers counselling for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
All rooms include internet access, local telephone service, and cable television access. Residence rates vary and include a mandatory meal plan for students at the Orillia campus. Meal plans operate on a declining balance system. 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.
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.
Lakehead University offers an accommodation listing service through its Off-Campus Housing, where landlords can advertise rental properties available.
Lakehead offers campus maps at both of its campuses: Thunder Bay Campus Map and Orillia Campus Map.
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 is comprised of buses. Regular price fares are available for students. Route maps and schedules are available for Orillia Transit buses.
Accessibility
Orillia Transit buses 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 offers a wide range of programs in their ten faculties and schools. Information about the academic programs and educational opportunities is available on their website.
Student Accessibility Services
(807) 343-8047
sas@lakeheadu.ca
Located in Student Centre Room SC0008
Student Health and Counselling Centre
(807) 343-8361
Located in the Prettie Residence building
Academic Support Zone
1 (807) 343-8018
mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca
Located in the Chancellor Paterson Library Room 2004
Library Services
(807) 343-8225
circdesk@lakeheadu.ca
Scholarships, Awards & Loans
1 (807) 343-8500
studentcentral@lakeheadu.ca
Located in room UC 1002
Residence and Housing Office
(807) 343-8512
Student Accessibility Services
(703) 330-4008 ext 2103
oraccess@lakeheadu.ca
Located in Simcoe Hall, Room OA1030
Health & Wellness Centre
(705) 330-4008 ext 2115
orluwell@lakeheadu.ca
Located in Room OR1015
Library Services
(705) 330-4008 ext 2250
orlibrary@lakeheadu.ca
Scholarships, Awards & Loans
(705) 330-4008
jclarke1@lakeheadu.ca
Located in Room OA3005
Residence and Housing Office
1 (705) 330-4008
Use this checklist to create an overview of the services available at Lakehead University, and to determine if the services meet your needs.
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