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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.
- Brantford Campus | GRH105 | Wednesday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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 | GRH105 | Wednesday, October 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, October 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
- Brantford Campus | GRH105 | Wednesday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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! More events coming soon.
The Garbage and Recycling Games | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Garbage and recycling rules can differ by city, but while living off-campus, it's important to know what goes where to do your part in the community. Pop by our booth in various locations to have our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors test your knowledge on all things recycling and garbage. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Test your garbage/recycling sorting knowledge!
- OneMarket Student Commons (Brantford) | Monday, October 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & Thursday, October 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Waterloo College Hall (Waterloo) | Tuesday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Concourse (Waterloo) | Thursday, October 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Residence Student Workshop | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Attention all current Laurier residence students! We know the search for off-campus housing in preparation for next year can be daunting, but do not worry - we are here to help! The Off-Campus Housing Team will be coming to you for an in-residence workshop! This workshop will be an overview of all things off-campus housing to help you feel ready to begin your search. These workshops are open to all Laurier residence students.
- Waterloo Campus: Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bricker Residence Main Lounge
- Brantford Campus: Wednesday, October 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in GRH104
All About Utilities - Trivia | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Pop by our booth in various locations to have our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors test your knowledge on all things utilities. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Learning about utilities (whether living off-campus or planning to in the future) can help save you time and money!
- OneMarket Student Commons (Brantford) | Monday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & Thursday, October 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Concourse (Waterloo) | Monday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Little House (Waterloo) | Wednesday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 | GRH105 | Wednesday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ready, Set Search! | Waterloo Campus
Pop by our booth in various locations to learn all about off-campus housing search engines from our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Save time during your housing search with these key resources!
- Conrad Hall (Waterloo) | Tuesday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Concourse (Waterloo) | Thursday, October 29, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Life Off-Campus Fair | Waterloo and Brantford Campuses
Pop by our booth in various locations to learn all about off-campus housing search engines from our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Save time during your housing search with these key resources!
- Brantford | OneMarket Student Commons | Tuesday, October 27th | 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Waterloo | Concourse | Wednesday, October 28th | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 | GRH105 | Wednesday, October 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, October 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ready, Set Search! | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Pop by our booth in various locations to learn all about off-campus housing search engines from our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Save time during your housing search with these key resources!
- OneMarket Student Commons (Brantford) | Monday, November 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & Thursday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Concourse (Waterloo) | Monday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Willison Hall (Waterloo) | Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 | GRH105 | Wednesday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Waterloo Campus | P111 | Wednesday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.