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Get Involved
Join one of 60+
Student
CLUBS
GET INVOLVED
Make sure you get involved and make the most out of your university experience! This is the best time to work on yourself, try new things and make memories for a lifetime!
Whatever it is you love – student government, leadership, music, gaming, or volunteering – there will be no shortage of opportunities for you to get involved in ways that suit your life.
Join one of 60+ student clubs Stroll through Culture Days to explore different countries and cultures Roll up your sleeves and help out at the Community Garden Celebrate our Aboriginal culture and traditions at the annual Powwow Run for the Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) And discover so much more!
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Develop new skills and grow as a person while getting involved in group activities and meaningful projects through various on-campus leadership programs. Our EXCEL Leadership Program, Niiji Indigenous Mentorship Program and Student Ambassador Program allow you to pursue your own personal aspirations while gaining experience and skills that will stand out to future employers.
ARGUS NEWSPAPER AND LU RADIO
Are you a passionate writer, journalist or creative photographer? Or do you have a love of music and want to share it with the world? Get involved with The Argus or our community FM radio station at our Thunder Bay campus.
HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN
We are proud to offer affordable and accessible extended health and dental coverage. From prescription drugs, to dental, to vision, to paramedical practitioners, travel & accident insurance, and so much more.
UPASS
Our Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) offers unlimited use of public transit to Lakehead students in both Thunder Bay and Orillia. With our collective purchasing power we are able to secure the lowest transit rates possible by negotiating directly with the local city transit departments. LUSU is run for students, by students. Become part of the team that ensures students can pursue academic excellence as well as personal and social growth at Lakehead, free from barriers. You can also get involved in one of the LUSU Centres, such as the Aboriginal Awareness Centre, Gender Equity Centre, Multicultural Centre, Pride Central, or the Food Resource Centre. Opportunities to represent the student body on the University’s academic governance body, the Senate, and various Senate committees are also great ways to share the student voice and be involved.
Clubs are the cornerstone of student life at Lakehead. Whether you are interested in sports, movies, video games, politics, or academics, a club exists to fill your need to broaden your ways of thinking and living life. See our website for a list of clubs, academic associations and societies to join. If you can’t find one you like
you can start your own!
You can track your extracurricular and showcase the skills you have learned through the CoCurricular Record (CCR). The CCR is an ideal way to complement your academic transcript when applying for jobs or to a graduate or professional program.
Escape from your studies and enjoy the ultimate outdoor experience right at our campus doorstep.
Both Thunder Bay and Orillia offer close access to some of Ontario’s greatest downhill ski resorts and cross-country skiing facilities. After a day on the slopes, relax with friends around a cozy bonfire. Connecting with yourself is in our nature. Enjoy our natural surroundings and take in our nearby lakes. Or take your yoga mat to some of our beautiful locations on campus to connect simply with yourself. Grab your hiking boots or bike and explore many of our pristine trail systems in and around the Thunder Bay area and Simcoe County.
