CIBC STEM Entrance Award Verification Process

Dec. 6, 2024

The CIBC STEM Entrance Award Verification Process was created to ensure that opportunities designated for equity-deserving students are awarded to those intended for them.

Contents:

Deadline to submit

The completed applicable form and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Disability Verification Process

Students with disabilities must complete the CIBC STEM Entrance Award Disability Verification Form. 

Note: Students are NOT obligated to disclose their medical diagnosis

Purpose of this form

The CIBC STEM Entrance Award Disability Verification Process was created by Student Awards, under the guidance of the Accessible Learning Office, to ensure that opportunities designated for students with disabilities are awarded to those they are intended for.

This form is used to collect information about your disability, along with supporting documentation from a regulated healthcare professional (e.g. physician, psychologist). The information you provide will be used solely to verify your eligibility for the CIBC STEM Entrance Award. This data will not be used for any other purpose.

Accessible Learning

Accessible Learning supports students with disabilities (or suspected disabilities) with equitable access to the learning environment.

Visit the Accessible Learning prospective students page for information about our accommodation process and how we support students with disabilities at Laurier.

Indigenous Identity Verification Process

Students with Indigenous identity must complete the Indigenous Identity Verification Process

Purpose of this form

The Indigenous Identity Verification Process was created through the guidance of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives to ensure that opportunities designated for Indigenous peoples are awarded to those they are intended for. Verified identity is a separate process from self-identification.

Indigenous Student Services

The Indigenous Student Centres provide a range of culturally relevant, wholistic support services and programs. We’ll assist you with the application process through to graduation.

Visit the prospective Indigenous students page for information about our accommodation process and how we support students with disabilities at Laurier.

Black Identity Verification Process

The Black Identity Verification Process was created through the guidance of the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CSEDI) to ensure that opportunities designated for Black students are awarded to those they are intended for.

Black identity may include those who are of continental African, African Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latine, African American, Afro-Indigenous, or other African descent.

Black Student Services and Associations

Learn more about our Black Student Services and Associations which aims to empower the Black community at Laurier.

Our dedicated staff is here to support Black and racialized students in all aspects of their university experience. From residence and academic guidance to personal care, mental health, and career development, staff provide comprehensive support tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can thrive. Whether you need assistance navigating campus resources, addressing academic challenges, or seeking professional advice, these staff members are here to offer guidance, encouragement, and support every step of the way. 

Confidentiality

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Wilfrid Laurier University Act and privacy policies to administer the university-student relationship and for university operations. Personal information will be securely stored and retained in accordance with university records management policies and protocols. Documentation related to the identity verification process will be retained in accordance with document retention procedures for comparable student records. If you have questions regarding how your personal information is collected, used, and shared, please visit www.wlu.ca/privacy.

Need Assistance?

For more information on the verification process or questions about completing this form, please contact studentawards@wlu.ca.