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GOAL: A Golden Hawk’s Orientation to Accessible Learning

Welcome Golden Hawks!

GOAL - A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning - orients you to the services and supports available to you at Laurier. It will also give you the skills and tools that will help you start off on the right track and thrive as a Golden Hawk!

⇒ TIP - Bookmark and visit these GOAL resources throughout the academic year.

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: Welcome to Accessible Learning

Join the Accessible Learning team over Zoom to learn about:

  • Registering with Accessible Learning.
  • Some commonly approved accommodations.
  • Supports provided by our Learning Strategists and Assistive Technologists.
  • Self-advocacy.
  • Your rights and responsibilities as a student.
  • Navigating university with confidence.

Click the Zoom link below to attend the session of your choice:

Wednesday, August 20 - 7pm

Thursday, August 21 - 12 noon

This session is a collaboration with Laurier 101. Visit Academic Preparation Week to learn more.

Virtual Drop In Sessions

Chat with our Transition Assistant, Emma on Microsoft Teams, who will answer any of your questions. This is also a good way of meeting other incoming students too.

♦ Every Thursday in August - 11 am to 12 noon

Join the Session. (Note: You will enter a waiting room when you first join. Emma will admit you once the session begins.)

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Personal Success Plan

As an incoming student, you will will be invited to a one-on-one appointment with a Learning Strategiest for personal success planning after meeting with your Accommodation Consultant.

This personal success planning session is your opportunity to:

  • Reflect on what success at Laurier means for you.
  • Clarify your academic and personal goals.
  • Talk confidentially about managing university studies with a disability.
  • Collaborate on a personalized plan with clear objectives, tasks, and timelines.

Together, you and your Learning Strategist will build a roadmap tailored to your strengths, needs, and aspirations—setting you up for a confident and successful start at Laurier.

⇒ Visit Step 3: Meet Your Learning Strategist to learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first Personal Succes Planning session.

GOAL Resources

As an incoming student, you are encouraged to explore the resources below which we carefully selected to support your smooth and successful transition to Laurier.

Learning Strategies

Connect with the Learning Strategists Team at Accessible Learning for personalized success planning, study and learning strategies or questions about using your accommodations. We are here to help.