The fall term is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited about welcoming you in person to Laurier's campuses. Whether you’re a first-year student or a seasoned Golden Hawk, we’ve pulled together everything you should know – from Orientation Week activities and move-in to academic and wellness supports – so that you can make this fall golden.
Check back here often. We'll be adding more details as the start of term approaches.
You're home! Whether you'll be living in residence or off-campus in our host communities, we have all the details you need to make Laurier feel like home.
Prepare for residence move-in day and know what to pack.
If you're living off-campus, see our move-in day checklist and learn how to get connected with other students living off-campus.
Did you know? Laurier and its campuses are located on the shared traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples.
Our campuses are also within the larger communities of Brantford, Waterloo and Kitchener. Your decisions have an impact, so make sure you live up to our golden reputation. Learn how to be a good neighbour in the cities of Waterloo and Brantford.
Getting involved with Orientation Week and activities is a tried-and-true way to connect with Laurier students while getting familiar with your campus. Here's what you need to know about making O-Week fun, memorable and safe.
The safety of our community is our highest priority. As students, you are expected to engage in safe, responsible and respectful conduct.
Learn more about how you can prioritize safety during your first week here.
Remember, consent is mandatory.
At Laurier, we care about each other, our neighbours and our community. Vice-President: Student Affairs Ivan Joseph reminds students that Laurier is a welcoming, inclusive and safe community.
Read a message from Ivan regarding unsanctioned street gatherings.
Stay Golden this September and have an amazing first few weeks – and semester.
Adam Lawrence and his team want to create an environment where students feel valued, safe and welcome. He is a strong advocate for students and strives to create a strong student-centred culture throughout the entire Laurier community.
Laurier's Student Wellness Centres are the home of all physical, emotional and mental health services for students on our Waterloo and Brantford campuses.
We are committed to fostering a positive student experience for Indigenous students: First Nation (status and non-status), Inuit and Métis persons.
We support, educate and make space for you to find community and engage in equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Follow CSEDI on Instagram: Waterloo centre, Brantford centre.
Our team is here to help you realize and achieve your academic goals. We've got numerous workshops, one-on-one appointments and online resources designed to help you succeed inside the classroom.
Follow @laurierstudentsuccess on Instagram.
Connecting with Laurier’s advising community is an ongoing process that can help you set and achieve your academic goals.
We provide you with graduate academic leadership and administrative support. In short, we are the subject matter experts on issues that matter to graduate students and their programs.
Check out our series of professional development workshops and supports tailored for your needs as a graduate student.
Our students.wlu.ca website is your gateway to all the information you need from registration and finances to student life at Laurier.
There's a lot going on. We got you.
