OUR CAMPUS 7 8800 students enr olled A campus like no other Located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek our campus is nestled among fve fr eshwater lakes Our natural setting is minutes fr om the downtown ar ea and is comprised of mor e than 765 acr es of land that adjoin the vast Lake Laur entian Conservation Ar ea Natur e is at the cor e of the university s identity and lear ning her e in this aweinspiring natural envir onment is a true pleasur e for the senses Attended by nearly 9000 students Laur entian is moderate in size and featur es amenities within close pr oximity For those 1600 students in r esidence ther e is no need to arrange for transportation and getting that extra sleep in the mor ning is a r eal advantage for many of them Forgot something in r esidence Not a pr oblem as it is only a minute or two away The downtown ar ea wher e the University s new McEwen School of Ar chitectur e is located can be accessed within minutes by hopping on one of the many transit buses that commute back and forth to the main campus The School is located at the intersection of Elm and Elgin str eets Y ou can also hit the beach The Laur entian campus boasts its very own beach on the shor es of Lake Nepahwin A popular private spot for W elcome W eek activities the beach is accessed within a short walking distance down the campus wellgr oomed trails Did you know The view fr om the 11th foor of the RD Parker Building showcases a full panoramic vista of the entir e campus and its natural surr oundings It is the tallest vantage point in Sudbury Laur entian students have access to a private beach located on campus minutes fr om class Laur entian is the only university in the pr ovince to have a planetarium the largest in Norther n Ontario and an oncampus observatory for everyone to enjoy McEwen School of Ar chitectur e 3 Indigenous Sharing and Lear ning Centr e 3 Parker r ooftop view 3 Founders Squar e 3 Private beach 3 3 Indoor and outdoor tracks 3 Climbing wall 3 Olympicsize pool 3 T ango T ower 3 W elcome Centr e Atrium 10 spots to discover on your tour Fun facts 14 r esear ch centr es 1600 students live in r esidence 60 r enovated classr ooms and teaching labs Chose an environment in which you will thrive