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After You Apply
You've submitted your student exchange application but what happens next? After the application deadline has closed, we review all applications and will notify you about your exchange placement. You can then accept your offer and move forward with the nomination process and completing the application for the host institution.
We're here to support you, so feel free to contact Laurier International with any questions at exchange@wlu.ca.
Receiving Your Offer
We will notify all students who applied by the application deadline about their offer through Journey by February 25, 2026. You will be notified regardless of whether or not a placement is offered.
Students who submit late applications will receive their exchange placement notification approximately four weeks after the application was submitted.
Once you receive your exchange placement, you have one week to accept your placement through Journey. If you don’t accept the offer in the one-week window, we’ll assume you have rejected the offer and we may offer your space to another student.
After you accept your offer with Laurier International, we can start the nomination process. You will also need to complete an application for the host institution.
If you decide that you don't want to attend the host institution where you've been placed, you can decline your placement offer.
If you choose to decline your offer, we will not be able to place you with an alternative institution and there is no waitlist option available.
Declining your offer means you will not be able to participate in the student exchange program for the Fall 2026 term. You will have the opportunity to reapply when late applications reopen in March 2026 for exchange in the Winter 2027 term. Please note that late applications will only include any remaining available spaces.
Note: You cannot switch your exchange placement with a friend.If you don't receive an offer to one of your four selected host institutions, we'll provide you with a list of exchange spots still available. You can choose to be considered for one of these alternate exchange spots.
You may need to re-submit some documents (for example, the Exchange Course Planning Tool) to be considered for an alternate spot but you won't need to re-submit your entire application. Once you have been offered a placement, you will have one week to email Laurier International that you have accepted an alternate exchange spot.
Withdrawing from the Program
We understand that certain circumstances may require you to withdraw from participating in the student exchange program.
If you withdraw:
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- The placement fee is non-refundable.
If you are considering withdrawing:
- Do so as soon as possible to open your spot to another student because this spot is currently reserved just for you.
- The host institution will need to be notified because they are preparing for your arrival.
- There is no deadline to withdraw.
To withdraw, please email exchange@wlu.ca.
Need to consult with someone about your options? Book an appointment with the Student Abroad Advisor in Waterloo or the Coordinator, Global Engagement Programming in Brantford.