Laurier 101

Support for Fall Start Students

You're Officially a Golden Hawk!

Congratulations and welcome, Golden Hawk! From the time you accept your offer until the first week of classes and beyond, we're here for you.

Laurier 101 is a campus-wide program that provides exclusive content to you and your supporters to prepare you for the time you'll spend at Laurier both inside and outside of the classroom.

We'll assist you with the course registration process, show you how to navigate the world of university learning and help you understand what it's like to be a student in the Laurier community. Stay connected and stay golden as you prepare. We're so excited to meet you.

Orientation Week information
Find your communities
Parents and supporters

Campus community
Stay connected

June Checklist

Complete Course Registration

Activate your mylaurier email.

Activate your Laurier Zoom account.

Upload your picture for your OneCard photo.

Explore Financial Aid Opportunities

Download Microsoft Teams

July Checklist

July 7: Register for the Virtual Welcome Party.

Regularly check student email.

Activate your Laurier Zoom account.

Join us for Hawk Talks.

Register for summer webinars.

Register with the Accessible Learning Centre for academic accommodations.

August Checklist

Check out August events.

Complete Scholarships and Bursaries Student Profile form.

Review textbook list and purchase course materials.

Access invoice on LORIS.

September Checklist

Pay fall term invoice.

Attend Orientation Week events.

Log into MyLearningSpace to access your classes.

Install Microsoft Office 365 for students (free).

Fill out the Student Self-ID Form.

Information for Fall Start Students

Laurier's network of student support is here to help you navigate the steps to becoming a Golden Hawk, so you arrive in September feeling prepared to thrive.

See the checklists to make sure you're staying on track. We have a variety of supports to help get you ready for September, so be sure to join us online and check them out.

Course Registration

There are a lot of options to consider when creating your first university class schedule. Check out our resources to help you through the process.

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Prepare for registration. Attend a course registration webinar in June, review the Course Registration Guide, create your class schedule and attend registration preparation drop-in hours if needed.

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Register for your Fall and Winter term courses. Registration opens for first year students on June 22, 2022 at 3 p.m..

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Get your registration checked by an Academic Advisor through the course registration check form after you register. The form will be available here on June 22 at 3 p.m..

Summer Events

Hawk Talks

Join your Laurier 101 hosts and chat with senior students to gain insights about what it's really like to be a Laurier Golden Hawk! Beginning in July, we'll have weekly themes to help you learn about Laurier and prepare for classes.

Summer Webinar Series

We know you have questions and we've got answers! Our summer webinar series begin in July and aims to keep you informed all summer long.

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Get Oriented!

Orientation Week (O-Week) at Laurier is a long-standing tradition that kick-starts your time as a Golden Hawk. Senior students, called icebreakers, will be there to support you and guide you as you transition to Laurier.

O-Week 2022 information will be available over the summer. Keep checking the O-Week website to stay up-to-date.

Find Your Communities at Laurier

Laurier 101: First-Year Community Profile

Over the summer there will be opportunities to meet other students and campus groups that align with aspects of your identity or communities you are interested in learning more about or joining.

The Laurier 101: First-Year Community Profile lets us know what you're interested in so that we can send you specialized information and invites this summer.

Community Connections Week

Join us in July at our virtual socials for a chance to connect with senior students, learn more about our student collectives and opportunities to get involved on campus.

More details coming soon… don’t forget to fill out your community profile for your invite.

Parents and Supporters

Your student's first year at university will no doubt be a journey of many new experiences, and we know that you are eager to support them through each milestone.

Sign-up for our Parents and Supporters newsletter
Register below for our Helping your Hawk Soar Webinar Series:
- Part 1: July 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Part 2: August 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Part 3: November (date and registration TBA)
Information for Parents and Families

Parents and Student talking to Laurier ambassador

Campus Community

Learn more about the resources and departments that are available to you as a Laurier student.

Service Laurier | Your one-stop shop for all administrative support while you study

Visit Service Laurier

LOCUS | Programming for off-campus university students

Learn More

Accessible Learning Centre | Register with the ALC for academic accommodations

Stay Connected

Let's share the #LaurierLove with other incoming students. Follow Laurier's social media accounts to see what our community is up to this summer.

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Still have questions? Send us an email at laurier101@wlu.ca.

Laurier's campuses are located on the Haldimand Tract, and we wish to acknowledge this traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnawbe and Haudenosaunee People.

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