Academic Preparation Certificate

Prepare for your studies at Laurier while earning the Academic Preparation Certificate.

Available to all incoming Laurier students, the Academic Preparation Certificate is a collection of modules and activities to help you get ready for your academic life at university. Through a combination of short videos, infographics, links to resources and senior student tips the certificate aims to help you reflect on your current study habits and prepare for the rigors of university learning.

Topics

Module Topics include:

• Academic Life at Laurier,
• Developing Study Skills,
• University Writing,
• Academic Resources, and
• Academic Integrity.

Time and Activities

The certificate is available 24/7, can be completed all at once or in multiple sessions, and usually takes three hours to finish completely.

The certificate contains short reflection activities to help you gear up for your upcoming classes. The activities reflect on;

• Personal Goal Setting,
• Creating a Time Management Plan,
• Understanding your Course Syllabus,
• Note Taking Methods, and
• Creating a Writing Plan.

By completing the Academic Preparation Certificate, you are not only setting yourself up for success in your first year, but you can also add the certificate to your Laurier Experience Record to help you prepare for future co-op or work opportunities.

Register

Starting July 7, you can access the Academic Preparation Certificate by self-registering for the certificate course on MyLearningSpace (MyLS).

Steps to register:

1. Log in to MyLS.
2. Click "Self-Registration" from the horizontal menu bar.
3. Find the “Academic Preparation Certificate” in the alphabetical list.
4. Follow the on screen instructions to register.

Additional instructions for completing the Academic Preparation Certificate can be found on the course page in MyLS. If you have any questions, email studentsuccess@wlu.ca.