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Programs and Workshops
Laurier students have access to the Rental Readiness Certificate and Off-Campus Housing workshops/events to build their off-campus living toolkit! These workshops/events are open to all Laurier students and can be beneficial to those looking for off-campus housing for the next academic year, currently residing in off-campus housing, or individuals currently living at home but seeking to develop life skills related to renting in Ontario to support them post-graduation or later in life.
Rental Readiness Certificate
Laurier's Off-Campus Housing Support Program has specific workshops to support our students during their entire off-campus housing consideration and search. Laurier students are encouraged to explore completing the Rental Readiness Certificate on their campus. The certificate program runs in a cohort model and consists of three one-hour workshops. Students can complete individual workshops based on needs/interest or attend all 3 sessions to obtain the Rental Readiness Certificate.
This session focuses on foundational steps to begin your house-hunting journey. It will focus on educating students about the house hunting process, and help students by providing budgetary considerations and resources, as well as tools to successfully find roommates and decide what they want vs. need in housing. It's a great place to start if you are not sure how to begin looking for off-campus housing.
Winter 2026 Cohort One:
- Brantford Campus: Wednesday, January 21st, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus: Thursday, January 22nd, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Looking for an overview on how and where to look for off-campus housing? This session will cover all things you need to know about searching for potential units. Students attending this session can expect to learn common search engines, things to look for in housing advertisements to avoid scams and to ensure the unit is the right fit, key questions to ask potential landlords, and other helpful house-hunting considerations.
Winter 2026 Cohort One:
- Brantford Campus: Wednesday, January 28th, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus: Thursday, January 29th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Never seen or signed an Ontario Standard Lease before? Join us while we walk through every section of an Ontario Standard Lease to ensure students know what to look out for and double-check before officially signing a contract for a rental unit. This session can even be helpful to students already living off-campus, as you may learn new information to help you with future rental agreements.
Winter 2026 Cohort One:
- Brantford Campus: Wednesday, February 4th, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus: Thursday, February 5th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Registration and Laurier Experience Record
Rental Readiness Certificate/workshop registration is required in advance. If you attend all three sessions, you will earn a Rental Readiness Certificate that can be added to your Laurier Experience Record.
For more information, connect with us at offcampushousing@wlu.ca
Upcoming with Off-Campus Housing Support
In addition to the Rental Readiness Certificate, we offer an abundance of opportunities to receive support and connect with our team! Check out some of the other upcoming events and touch points we have scheduled this term.
Peer Connect Boothing | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, January 13th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Off-Campus Student Housing Ambassadors are here to answer all your peer-to-peer housing questions! Stop by the Student Commons to connect, receive resources, and ask all your housing-related questions!
Off-Campus Housing Support Walk-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Thursday, January 15th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Off-Campus Housing Support Walk-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Monday, January 19th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Peer Connect Boothing | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, January 20th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Off-Campus Student Housing Ambassadors are here to answer all your peer-to-peer housing questions! Stop by the Student Commons to connect, receive resources, and ask all your housing-related questions!
Starting from Scratch | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses | Registration is required.
This workshop focuses on foundational steps to begin your house-hunting journey. It will focus on educating students about the house hunting process, and help students by providing budgetary considerations and resources, as well as tools to successfully find roommates and decide what they want vs. need in housing. It's a great place to start if you are not sure how to begin looking for off-campus housing.
- Brantford Campus | Wednesday, January 21st, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus | Thursday, January 22nd, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Off-Campus Housing Support Drop-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Thursday, January 22nd, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Off-Campus Housing Support Walk-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Monday, January 26th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Peer Connect Boothing | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, January 27th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Off-Campus Student Housing Ambassadors are here to answer all your peer-to-peer housing questions! Stop by the Student Commons to connect, receive resources, and ask all your housing-related questions!
House Hunting 101 | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses | Registration is required.
Looking for an overview on how and where to look for off-campus housing? This session will cover all things you need to know about searching for potential units. Students attending this session can expect to learn common search engines, things to look for in housing advertisements to avoid scams and to ensure the unit is the right fit, key questions to ask potential landlords, and other helpful house-hunting considerations.
- Brantford Campus | Wednesday, January 28th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus | Thursday, January 29th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Off-Campus Housing Support Drop-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Thursday, January 29th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Off-Campus Housing Support Walk-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Monday, February 2nd, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Peer Connect Boothing | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, February 3rd, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Off-Campus Student Housing Ambassadors are here to answer all your peer-to-peer housing questions! Stop by the Student Commons to connect, receive resources, and ask all your housing-related questions!
Think Before You Sign | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses | Registration is required.
Looking for an overview on how and where to look for off-campus housing? This session will cover all things you need to know about searching for potential units. Students attending this session can expect to learn common search engines, things to look for in housing advertisements to avoid scams and to ensure the unit is the right fit, key questions to ask potential landlords, and other helpful house-hunting considerations.
- Brantford Campus | Wednesday, February 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in OM207-47
- Waterloo Campus | Thursday, February 5th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., location TBD
Off-Campus Housing Support Walk-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Thursday, February 5th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person walk-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer walk-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.