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Black Student Academic Success Program
The Black Student Academic Success Program (BSASP) supports Black students at Laurier in achieving their full academic potential by providing tailored academic support and guidance in navigating the university system. The program addresses barriers that may impact academic success and offers resources to help students effectively access campus services, manage coursework, and build confidence in their academic journey.
Academic Success & Equity Support
Connect one-on-one with Elizabeth, a Learning Consultant, for personalized support with academic study skills, learning strategies, and navigating academic systems.
Connect with a Learning Consultant. Elizabeth is here to support you in building essential learning and study skills for success throughout your academic journey.
Elizabeth works closely with the Transition and Learning Services team and the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to coordinate Academic Equity Programs. Her role also focuses on improving student access by helping to remove barriers to education and offering transition support as students adjust to a new academic environment.
Elizabeth is a resource for equity-deserving students, offering culturally relevant and holistic academic support based on individual learning needs. If you’d like to connect, you can book an appointment or email emclarke@wlu.ca to find a time that works for you.
Audience: Black Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Peer Academic Coaching
Connect with a peer academic coach for support with building a weekly schedule, discussing note-taking methods, learning effective study strategies, and more. Peer academic coaches are successful senior students who have navigated the transition to university and can help you get off to a strong start or back on track. One-on-one 25-minute appointments are booked on the Student Success Portal under First-Year Peer Academic Coaching or general Peer Academic Coaching appointments.
Audience: Black and racialized Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Multicampus Events and Supports:
Black Student Study Hall
The Black Student Study Hall (BSSH) supports Black students at Laurier by providing a dedicated space to study, connect with peers, and build community while working toward their full academic potential. The space fosters a supportive environment where students can share experiences, exchange resources, and find solidarity as they navigate university life.
Through BSSH, students can also connect directly with Student Success Services and access a Black Peer Academic Coach to ask questions, receive guidance, or book a one-on-one appointment for personalized academic support. BSSH aims to empower Black students to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
- Brantford Campus:
- Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in One Market, room OM207-2
- Audience: Black undergraduate and graduate students
- Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in One Market, room OM207-2
- Audience: Black and racialized undergraduate and graduate students
- Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in One Market, room OM207-2
- Waterloo Campus:
- Tuesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. in P224, 2nd Floor Peters Building
- Audience: Black and racialized undergraduate and graduate students
- Thursdays from 4 - 6 p.m. in P224, 2nd Floor Peters Building
- Audience: Black Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Fridays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in P224, 2nd Floor Peters Building
- Audience: Black and racialized undergraduate and graduate students
- Tuesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. in P224, 2nd Floor Peters Building
The Kickback
This monthly drop-in space is created for Black students to connect with Black students, staff and faculty in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're looking to decompress, build community, ask questions, or simply take a quiet moment for yourself, this space is here for you.
No registration required - come for the support, stay for the community, and drop in whenever you need.
- Brantford Campus – Location: TBD
- Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 2 - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 2 - 4 p.m.
- Audience: Black Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Waterloo Campus – Location: TBD
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 2 - 4 p.m.
- Audience: Black Undergraduate and Graduate Students