Academic Advising

Departmental course information is provided for your convenience only. Schedules – including times and locations of classes are subject to change and should be confirmed on LORIS under the Student Services tab by accessing the link for Registration. All official academic information, including prerequisites and exclusions, can be found on the academic calendars.

For general information about registration, prerequisites, changing programs, changing student status (i.e. part-time vs. full-time), or taking a course at another university, see/contact Enrolment Services. Faculty of Science Academic Advising in the Dean of Science office, provide general academic advising for students registered in the Faculty of Science.

If you have questions specifically about Chemistry and Biochemistry, contact:

Undergraduate Advising: chemistry@wlu.ca. All inquiries should be submitted by email only.
MSc Academic Advising: chemgrad@wlu.ca

If you would like to take more than 2.5 credits in one term, you will have to fill out the Chemistry Course Overload Request Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for a course at another institution?

You will need to email a request to the undergraduate advisor relating to this form and forward the undergraduate advisor's email response to servicelaurierwaterloo@wlu.ca. If the course is offered through the University of Waterloo, you will have to complete a uWaterloo cross-registration form (no letter of permission request form is required). You'll need the undergraduate advisor's signature and the signature of the uWaterloo instructor on this form. It is relatively easy to get permission to take an elective course elsewhere but you must have a good reason to take a required course elsewhere. For more information, see Taking Courses at Another University.

I get an error message when I try to register for a course on LORIS.

There are a number of common error messages that you may encounter when registering for courses on LORIS. A list of the most frequent problems and suggestions for how to fix them can be found in the LORIS Glossary.

Can I register for CH110 without having taken 12U Chemistry?

LORIS will allow you to register for CH110 without having completed the high school 12U prerequisite (or equivalent), but you are advised against doing this unless:

You have taken 11U Chemistry with a grade of at least 75%; or
You have taken a university preparatory course in Chemistry. There is an online one available through the Centre for Extended Learning at the University of Waterloo.

I want to change my program of study. How do I go about doing this?

You should always consult with an undergraduate advisor before making a decision to change programs. You may change your program by linking to your LORIS account, typically between March 1 and April 30th. Your program change will be reviewed by Enrolment Services and a decision recorded at the end of the winter term. Outside these times, you may change programs by completing a program selection form.

I have decided to withdraw from the university. What do I need to do?

You should discuss your situation with an undergraduate advisor before making this decision. If you are planning on leaving Laurier, it is important that you take the proper steps to withdraw.

I am a part-time student who wants to return to full-time status. What do I do?

Contact Enrolment Services.