Step 1: Program Requirements
Note: The following information represents requirements for students who are starting at Laurier in the 2024/2025 academic calendar year
The first step to your preparation for course registration is to check your program requirements.
First Year Program Requirements
Each program at Laurier has a specific curriculum, listed by faculty below. If you are unsure of which Faculty you belong to, refer to our list of programs by faculty.
Note: If there is any discrepancy between the requirements listed here and the requirements in the academic calendar, the calendar is the official version. Program requirements are subject to change so we encourage you to check back often.
Waterloo Campus
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Music
- Martin Luther University College
- Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Brantford Campus
- Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Liberal Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Work
- Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
- Options, Minors and Certificates
Online Campus
Milton Campus
Returning Students
You can review your program’s requirements in the academic calendar of the year in which you entered your program. You can also log into MyDegree to track the courses you have previously taken against your program requirements and determine which courses you have left to complete your degree.
If you have any questions about your course registration plan, connect with your academic advisor before course registration opens for you.
Incoming Transfer Students
If you previously attended another postsecondary institution, you’ll need academic advice before you begin planning your schedule and registering for courses:
- Review the first-year program requirements for your program to determine if any of your transfer credits can fulfil these requirements. Some programs will also list specific registration information for transfer students.
- Connect with your academic advisor to discuss your course registration plan, and confirm which courses you should be registering in, before course registration opens for you.
If awarded transfer credits, a preliminary transfer credit assessment will be included in your Offer of Admission. Final transfer credit assessments are completed once we receive your official transcript directly from your previous institution, so have it sent to the Recruitment and Admissions office as soon as possible to ensure the best selection of courses.
Definitions
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
Health Management (BA)
- EN241
- HS200
- ID120
- OL140
- 1 elective course (0.5 credit)
Notes
All courses will be found under campus of Online Learning
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC).
Connect with Brantford Campus Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Psychology (BA)
- UU150
- Choose 2 courses from: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS268, PS280
- Choose 1 course from: PS270, PS275, PS276
- 2 senior-level elective courses (1.0 credit at the 200-level or higher)
Notes
All courses will be found under campus of Online Learning
This program allows a maximum number of 6.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC).
Connect with Brantford Campus Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Definitions
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- BDes: Bachelor of Design (honours)
Law and Society (BA)
- OL233
- Choose 2 courses from: EN241, HR260, LY232, LY309
- 2 elective courses (1.0 credit)
Notes
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Brantford Campus Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
User Experience Design (BDes)- UX306
- 2 elective courses (1.0 credit)
Notes
We recommend a course load of 1.5 credits (rather than 2.5 credits) to ensure that you can remain in a full-time course load for future fall and winter terms of the program.
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Brantford Campus Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Waterloo Campus
Definitions
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
Communication Studies (BA)
- Choose 2 or 3 courses from: CS240E, CS240F, CS240G, KS205 (OC)
- Choose 2 or 3 senior level elective courses (1.0 - 1.5 credits at the 200-level or higher)
Notes
OC: Search for courses under campus of Online Learning
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Arts Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Sociology (BA)
- Choose 2 or 3 courses from: SY215, SY224, SY241
- Choose 2 or 3 senior level elective courses (1.0 - 1.5 credits at the 200-level or higher)
Notes
OC: Search for courses under campus of Online Learning
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Arts Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Definitions
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
- BSc: Bachelor of Science (honours)
- PC141
- ST231
- BI226
- Choose 1 course from: BI236 or BI276
Notes
We recommend a course load of 2.0 credits (rather than 2.5 credits) to ensure that you can remain in a full-time course load for future fall and winter terms of the program.
This program allows a maximum number of 6.5 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC).
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Biology (BA)- BI196 (OC1)
- Choose 2 courses from: BI206, BI226 (OC1), BI236, BI266, BI276
- 2 elective courses chosen from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education or Martin Luther University College (1.0 credit)
Notes
OC: Courses found under campus of Online Learning
This program allows a maximum number of 6.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
It is recommended to complete 0.5 credit of 100-level PP in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026.
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Computer Science (BSc)- MA123
- 2 courses from: CP213, CP214, CP220, CP264
- 2 elective courses (1.0 credit)
Notes
This program allows a maximum number of 6.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
You cannot take UU201 as an elective.
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BSc)- DATA100
- MA121
- MA123
- 2 elective courses (1.0 credit)
Notes
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Honours Science (BSc)
- ST231
- Choose 2 courses from 200-level science disciplines (BI or CP this spring)
- 2 elective courses (1.0 credit)
Notes
This program allows a maximum number of 7.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Suggested electives: GG102, ES110 or GESC151
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Psychology (BA)- UU150
- Choose 2 courses from: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS268, PS280
- Choose 1 course from: PS270, PS275 or PS276
- Choose 2 electives (1.0 credit at the 200-level or higher)
Notes
All courses can be found under the Campus of Online Learning.
This program allows a maximum number of 6.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Psychology and Neuroscience (BSc)- BI226
- Choose 2 courses from: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263
- Choose 2 courses from: PS270, PS275 or PS276, PS280
- Choose 1 elective (0.5 credit at the 200-level or higher)
Notes
All courses can be found under the Campus of Online Learning.
This program allows a maximum number of 6.0 credits at the 100 level (which will include the credits you took at WLIC). Keep this in mind when choosing electives.
Electives must consist of at least 4.0 senior credits of any of the following: Biology (BI), Chemistry (CH), Computer Science (CP), Data Science (DATA), Human Biology (HN), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PC), Statistics (ST) or Water Science (WASC). Consider choosing your elective this term from one of these disciplines.
Connect with Science Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements.
Definitions
- BA: Bachelor of Arts (honours)
Economics (BA)
- EC281 (can be taken in Fall or Winter if preferred)
- EC290
- Choose 1 or 2 EC courses of your choice (any EC courses numbered EC206 to EC249)
- Choose 1 or 2 elective courses (0.5 or 1.0 credit depending on number of EC chosen above)
Notes
Connect with Economics Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements. Please include your 9-digit Laurier ID number.
Economics and Accounting (BA)
- EC281 (can be taken in Fall or Winter if preferred)
- EC290
- Choose 1 or 2 EC courses of your choice (any EC courses numbered EC206 to EC249)
- Choose 1 or 2 courses from: BU231 (OC1) or BU247 (OC1)
Notes
OC: Courses found under campus of Online Learning
Connect with Economics Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements. Please include your 9-digit Laurier ID number.
Economics and Financial Management (BA)
- EC281 (can be taken in Fall or Winter if preferred)
- EC290
- Choose 1 or 2 EC courses of your choice (any EC courses numbered EC206 to EC249)
- Choose 1 or 2 courses from: BU231 (OC1) or BU247 (OC1)
Notes
OC: Courses found under campus of Online Learning
Connect with Economics Advising to confirm your course selection and ensure you are meeting program requirements. Please include your 9-digit Laurier ID number.
Language Course Prerequisites
Before you register in a language course that requires a high school prerequisite, you must complete an override form from the Department of Languages and Literatures.
If you are approved, you will receive email confirmation from the department and be able to register for the course in LORIS.
Calculus Preparation Evaluation
Are you required to take calculus as part of your program? Or perhaps you're thinking of taking a calculus course as an elective?
The Calculus Preparation Evaluation (CPE) is a mandatory online test you are required to complete before registering in one of Laurier's three entry-level calculus courses: MA100, MA102, or MA103; or in the precalculus course: SC101.
The test will help you determine which of the courses would be best suited to both your skills and your future goals. Consult the CPE guide to learn about the registration and testing processes.