Spring Course Registration

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Whether you're looking to catch up, get ahead or complete your progression requirements, taking a course (or more) over the warmer months may be a great option.

Summer and Intersession Terms vs. Spring Term

You can choose to take six-week courses in the summer and intersession terms, to earn credits faster, than during the typical 12-week spring term length.

What you can expect with intersession and summer term courses:

  • They offer the same amount of course content as fall, winter and spring term courses, but in a shorter timeline.
  • There are shorter deadlines and more hours of class and homework each week.
  • You should consider how many courses you plan to take, your workload and schedule, and course load requirements for OSAP.

The term dates for 2025 are outlined as follows:

  • Spring term (May 5 to Aug. 15): 12-week courses
  • Intersession term (May 5 to June 16): 6-week courses
  • Summer term (July 7 to Aug. 18): 6-week courses

Course Registration Resources

You can view and register for courses on LORIS, just as you would for fall and winter terms. If you're unsure which courses to take, please reach out to Academic Advising.

To ensure your course registration goes smoothly, take advantage of the following resources:

  1. Review the Undergraduate Course Registration Guide or Course Registration Guide for Graduate Students.
  2. Use LORIS with the Browse Classes feature or Visual Schedule Builder to help make the perfect schedule. Note that all spring, intersession and summer courses are labelled as spring in both LORIS and the Visual Schedule Builder.
  3. Visit the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines.
  4. View the Tuition and Fees page to understand how Laurier charges tuition and fees and how to use OSAP (if applicable).

If you're unsure which courses to take or retake during the spring, intersession and summer terms, undergraduate students can reach out to Academic Advising for guidance. Graduate students should ask their program advisor for support.

Non-Laurier Students: Spring Registration

Undergraduate and graduate students from other postsecondary institutions can apply to take courses at Laurier during the spring, intersession or summer term(s).

University of Waterloo undergraduate students can take courses at Laurier through cross-registration.

Undergraduate students from any other university will need to apply with a Letter of Permission, completed by your home institution and approval from the Laurier department responsible for the course. You can then complete the Intent to Register form. Learn more on the Visiting Students page.

Graduate students must complete an Ontario visiting graduate student application form, available from your home institution’s graduate studies office. Learn more on the Visiting Students page under the Graduate tab.