July 10, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Event type: 
Connect with Classmates | 
Laurier Life
Congratulations and welcome to the Golden Hawk family, class of 2028! Our Summer Kick-Off Party will be held in July and is open to incoming students only, and includes introductions to the Laurier 101 Hosts, some Laurier VIPs, and Laurier trivia!
July 22 to 25 2024
Event type: 
Connect with Classmates | 
Laurier Life
Are you looking to connect with other incoming classmates, senior students, clubs, student collectives, campus resources, and more? Join us from July 22-25 at Get Connected Week for interactive online events to connect you with the Laurier Community!
July 27, July 28, August 8, 2024
Event type: Connect with Classmates | Laurier Life
Join us on campus for our second annual LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Retreat! If you are interested in leadership, getting involved at Laurier, and connecting with your new classmates, this is the summer event for you.
LEAD will take place on Saturday, July 27 (Waterloo) and Sunday, July 28 (Brantford). Join us on campus for a jam-packed day of workshops, team building activities, and fun in the sun. Milton students...join us on your (brand new!) campus for a half-day retreat on August 8!
August 19 to 23, 2024
Event type: Laurier Life | 
Academic Success
Academic Preparation Week, Aug. 19-23, is designed to set you up for academic success in your first year and allow you to experience what being a university student is like. Follow along with the Student Success team to learn about how to prepare and adapt your skills for university-level learning. Attend a mock lecture, participate in an academic success session, check out our online resources, join our senior student panel and more!
Event type: 
Parents and Supporters | Academic Success | Laurier Life
Our Summer Webinar Series aims to keep you informed all summer long! Registration is required for each webinar and a recording of the webinar will be posted to this page the following day. Students and their parents and supporters are welcome at the webinars.
In this webinar we’ll cover important study permit information, what you need to know about arriving in Canada, budgeting for life in Ontario and more! We will also save time to hear from two current international students about their transition to university and experience at Laurier!
Are you a student with a documented or suspected disability? Did you use academic accommodations in highschool? Will you require academic accommodations at Laurier? If so, please join us for a live webinar hosted by Accessible Learning. Gain insights into how high school and university learning systems differ, how to register with Accessible Learning and what documentation you’ll need, and answers to lots of popular questions covering topics like funding, privacy, and Laurier's approach to individualized accommodation planning.
This session is for parents and supporters of incoming Golden Hawks. In Part 1 of this webinar series, you'll learn more about what life is like for your student at Laurier. Gain insights into the opportunities and challenges your student may encounter in their first year and learn ways to support your student and yourself during this transition. Register below. If you haven't already, also subscribe to our Parents and Supporters newsletter to stay informed all year long.
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
University is expensive, and there are plenty of financial resources to support you. In this webinar you will learn more about OSAP including eligibility, timelines, and how to apply. We'll also cover applying for Laurier scholarships, awards, and bursaries, including information about the student profile forms and important deadlines you don't want to miss. Finally, we will cover some information about on-campus jobs, and other financial supports we offer, such as financial coaching and the money management program. Students and their parents and supporters are welcome to attend this webinar.
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
This session is for parents and supporters of incoming Golden Hawks. In Part II of this webinar series, we'll focus on your student's academic transition to university. We'll chat about the differences your student may notice from high school to university and provide more information on the various supports and resources at Laurier to support your student's success.
Date: October 3, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.
Can you believe it? One month of university is already in the books! We want to hear all about how things are going.
Throughout your first year, the Laurier 101 team is here for you, and we'll be popping by from time to time to check in. In our first check-in of the year, we're meeting with Wellness Education to chat about impostor syndrome: what it is, how it sounds, and how to navigate it. After all, no matter what you are experiencing in university, we're here to remind you that you don't have to go through it alone!