Approach to spring, intersession and summer 2021 courses

Dear Laurier students –

As we settle into the winter 2021 academic term, we are looking ahead to our spring, intersession and summer (“sprummer”) 2021 terms.

Given the continued public health risks presented by COVID-19 in Ontario, the safest approach for our university community is to continue to offer undergraduate and graduate courses through primarily remote and online delivery for the spring, intersession and summer terms.

The university will identify limited activities for in-person delivery as government and public health guidelines allow, with the following considerations:

• Experiential learning courses that take place off-site (e.g. at a placement location);
• Research-based courses that require access to laboratories for data collection and analysis;
• Practical study courses that require access to learning materials (e.g. instruments);
• Courses that fulfil licensing or accreditation requirements; and/or
• Other courses that can only or best be delivered in person.

Because the spring term is also the final term for a number of students scheduled to graduate, there will be a special focus on ensuring that students have the opportunity to complete courses that are required for graduation and that require some form of in-person instruction.

Class and exam dates are as follows:

Spring term:

• Classes: May 10 - Aug. 4
• Exams: Aug. 7-16

Intersession term:

• Classes: May 10 - June 21
• Exams: June 24-27

Summer term:

• Classes: July 5 - Aug. 16
• Exams: Aug. 19-21

Information about which courses will be offered in each of these terms will be posted to students.wlu.ca or contact your academic advisor.

We understand that these are uncertain and trying times for our students, and we look forward to the day when we it is safe for us all to return to our campuses. In the meantime, please find strength in our Laurier community through remote connections, and seek support and information as you need it through the Remote Learning Student Hub site for academic, mental health and social supports.

Sincerely,

Tony Vannelli
Provost and Vice-President: Academic