Laurier extending the holiday break by one week

Dear Laurier students,

I want to begin by recognizing the resiliency you’ve shown through the year and the fall term as we adapted to living and learning during a global pandemic and experienced the summer of racial reckoning that galvanized action on racial and social inequities. I have been inspired by our students’ dedication to academic excellence and improving their Laurier experience in the face of so much uncertainty and change. Your perseverance and hope through this time is to be applauded.

Recognizing the stress of this fall and appreciating the importance of physical and mental wellness, Wilfrid Laurier University is extending the holiday break by one week. Classes will now begin on Monday, Jan. 11. The university itself will open on Wednesday, Jan. 6, instead of Monday, Jan. 4.

This delay in the start of the winter 2021 term will also impact the start of the spring 2021 term, which will now begin on Monday, May 10. More details on how these changes impact important dates such as tuition payment deadlines and residence move-in dates will follow in the coming days. Please check students.wlu.ca for important updates.

I hope that you will take this extended break to rest, recharge, and reflect on your 2020 accomplishments. Prioritize your wellness and reach out to your support circle or Laurier’s wellness services if you need assistance.

I wish you good luck on your exams and to stay healthy as we finish the fall 2020 term. 

Sincerely,

Deborah MacLatchy, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor, Wilfrid Laurier University