Incidental Fees

Note: This fee is for Brantford campus students only.

The Athletic Complex Fee supports the creation of the Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletic Complex, which opened its door in 2018. This fee is a 10-year commitment from students, expiring after the winter 2023 semester.

The Laurier YMCA provides health, fitness, social and recreational needs for students. The 118,000-square-foot facility includes an aquatics centre, double gymnasium, fitness centre, weight room, studio classes, student lounges and multi-purpose spaces.

Note: There are two fees associated with co-op: one for all co-op programs other than summer-only co-op for undergraduate programs in Arts and Science; and one for summer-only co-op programs in Arts and Science.

The co-op fee is for enrolment in the co-op program and is payable for each academic term, according to the fee schedule. The co-op fee is assessed to recover a portion of the overall costs of maintaining Laurier's co-operative education programs and promoting the programs to employers.

The co-op fee is not an employment fee, and is payable regardless of whether an approved position is secured; a co-op withdrawal form is required to avoid additional charges.

If temporarily suspended or required to withdraw from co-op for contravening academic or non-academic policies or co-op regulations, the university will not refund any portion of the co-op fee.

If choosing or are required to withdraw from co-op for reasons other than contravening academic or non-academic policies or co-op regulations, the fee will be adjusted on a pro-rated basis.

The Copyright Fee is an academic support fee. Through the copyright licensing agreement and Copyright Fee, students have access to a wide range of academic learning materials that they retain.

The fee allows for copying and access to a wide range of materials and formats (including digital and print) and the option of print-on-demand. The Copyright Fee also provides for enhanced licensing of learning material content beyond what would be available under fair dealing guidelines and at a lower cost than separate copyright clearances.

Undergraduate Students

The Undergraduate Dental Plan fee provides undergraduate students with an annual combined maximum dental coverage of $500, including oral examinations, fillings, extractions, radiographs, and other services.

Students may opt out if they have proof of alternative dental coverage, or may remain enrolled in the plan and coordinate (combine) the plan with existing coverage.

Graduate Students

The Graduate Dental Plan fee provides GSA members with dental coverage of $550 per year, including preventative services, basic services and major restorative services. The plan is administered by StudentCare, the leading provider of student health and dental plans in Canada, and works to address gaps in provincial health care and other basic health-care programs.

Students may opt out during the change-of-coverage period if they have proof of alternative coverage, or may remain enrolled in the plan and coordinate (combine) the plan with existing coverage.

Note: This fee is for Bachelor of Education students only.

The Technology Renewal Fee supports the purchasing, upkeep and continuous renewal of the technology hardware used in courses. The hardware is also available for TECs to check out and use in their PDS sites, to use for practice or for their own professional development, or to augment assignments or presentations for courses. It is also possible to check out multiple pieces of the same type of technology to facilitate lessons with children and youth during practica or field days.

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students only.

The Enhancement of Student Life Levy supports special one-time projects that enhance the undergraduate student experience on the Waterloo campus. The Student Life Levy only funds initiatives that support either athletics and recreation, career services, student buildings, health and counseling, academic support, financial aid offices, or campus safety programs.

In Brantford, previously approved projects include the Student Centre Lounge renovation, a mental health preparation for international travel initiative, and a TEDxWLU Brantford event.

In Waterloo, previously approved projects include synthetic cadaver immersion tables, a mental health preparation for international travel initiative, the revitalization of the concourse, and the Alumni Field project.

Note: These fees are for graduate students only.

GSA Academic Support Fee

The Academic Support Fee supports the GSA's research committee initiatives, Laurier Library exhibit, and all overhead associated with these initiatives and programs.

The research committee is comprised of graduate students looking to design and execute research programming that focuses on knowledge mobilization and interdisciplinary opportunities for graduate students. Each winter semester the GSA works in collaboration with the Laurier Library to visually showcase graduate student research.

The fee also supports the GSA's commitment to transition and onboarding for graduate students through orientation programming and personal advocacy supports for graduate students within the academic appeals process.

GSA Capital Fee

The Capital Fee supports the costs of operating and maintaining GSA space, including Veritas
Café in Waterloo, and GSA office space in Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford.

Compliant with the MTCU Student Choice Initiative "building fee" category, this fee supports office and café operations, along with open meeting space for graduate student committees and private meeting space for graduate students in need/crisis.

GSA Career Services Fee

The Career Services Fee supports GSA professional development (PD) committee initiatives, participation in the Laurier ASPIRE program, and all overhead associated with these initiatives and programs. It also supports the Professional Development Opportunity Fund that assists graduate students with registration costs for workshops and academic conferences that further their career aspirations.

The PD committee is comprised of graduate students looking to design and execute diverse career-focused programming for Laurier's graduate student community.

GSA Financial Aid Fee

The Financial Aid Fee supports the GSA's emergency and bridge funding program, advocacy efforts around graduate student funding and OSAP availability, appeals assistance, and all overhead associated with these programs.

GSA Graduate Enhancement Fund

Funded directly through the generosity of our graduate students, the Graduate Enhancement Fund (GEF) supports special one-time projects that enhance the graduate student experience across all Laurier campuses and locations.

The GEF was initiated as a means to support projects that couldn’t otherwise happen, and as of September 2019 only supports projects that support either athletics and recreation, career services, student buildings, health and counselling, academic support, financial aid offices, or campus safety programs.

The GEF has been supporting projects for more than 20 years at a total value of approximately $3 million. The adjudication committee meets each March and has graduate student representation. The committee prefers projects that have an impact on a large percentage of the graduate student population. Past projects include: Mental Health Yoga, Accessible Learning Accommodation Bursary, and the Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) Nest.

GSA Health and Counselling Fee

The Health and Counselling Fee supports the GSA's wellness committee initiatives, participation in Laurier wellness education programming, and all overhead associated with these initiatives and programs. It also supports the peer support program in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the GSA's mentorship program.

The wellness committee is comprised of graduate students looking to design and execute diverse wellness-centred programming for Laurier's graduate student community.

GSA Social Justice and Equity Fee

The Social Justice and Equity Fee supports the GSA's social justice and equity committee initiatives and partnership with the Laurier Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to co-create graduate student specific programs and services with a social justice lens.

Feedback from graduate students during our 2017-2020 strategic planning process clearly indicated community support for social justice and equity initiatives.

Undergraduate Students

The Undergraduate Health Plan provides undergraduate students with extended health benefits up to $5,000, including drug coverage, mental health supports, physical therapy coverage, vision coverage, prescription delivery, travel coverage, and accident coverage.

Students may opt out if they have proof of alternative health coverage, or may remain enrolled in the plan and coordinate (combine) the plan with existing coverage.

Graduate Students

The Graduate Health Plan fee provides GSA members with extended health coverage each year, including prescription drugs, health practitioners, vision care and travel coverage. The plan is administered by StudentCare, the leading provider of student health and dental plans in Canada, and works to address gaps in provincial health care and other basic health-care programs.

Students may opt out during the change-of-coverage period if they have proof of alternative coverage, or may remain enrolled in the plan and coordinate (combine) the plan with existing coverage.

Laurier Academic Support Fee

This fee supports several programs and services dedicated to undergraduate students' academic success. The Department of Student Success Services programming includes:

• Transition and Learning Services;
• Academic Support Programs;
• Study Skills and Supplemental Instruction;
• Mathematics and Statistics Support; and
• Writing Services.

In addition, Laurier provides services through the Dean of Students Office to support students with academic appeals; extenuating circumstances related to crisis management; emergency absences from campus; and behavioural issues that may be connected to the Non-Academic Code of Conduct.

These services and functions often overlap with direct academic support within the appropriate faculty where there is assistance to help students navigate a pathway to success.

Laurier Athletics and Recreation Fee

This fee provides undergraduate students access to services within the Department of Athletics and Recreation on each campus. The fee includes use of the respective fitness centres and facilities in addition to a range of services that include wellness programming and casual recreation.

There are additional fees for some specific Athletics and Recreation programming that are assessed on a "user pay" model, which includes: and organized intramural league; competitive varsity interuniversity athletics; and other club and extramural league activities in addition to instructional programs.

Laurier Career Services Fee

The Laurier Career Services Fee provides support for all students in their career planning and job search through a broad range of programs and services delivered on a continuum throughout their studies from first year to graduation and beyond.

Services are provided at all campus locations and include career consulting, which assists students with career decision-making, further education pursuits, and employment preparation including resumé writing and interview skill development. Programs and services are also provided to facilitate connections with employers for part-time, summer, and full-time employment; print and electronic career resources; career-related programs and events; networking opportunities; and regularly-scheduled workshops on related topics.

A number of experiential learning opportunities are also coordinated through the Career Centre along with the Laurier Experience Record, which is a resource to track all curricular and co-curricular experiences with associated competency development for students.

Laurier Health and Counselling Fee

The Laurier Health and Counselling Fee provides students access to the Student Wellness Centre on their respective campus, and includes a wide array of clinical support, workshops, groups and specialized care. Support is also provided for student wellness programming, the Dean of Students Office and specialized support for students within the Laurier community.

The wellness education team offers campus-wide wellness programming on topics such as mental health and resilience, health promotion, disease prevention and harm reduction. In addition, the supports specialized programs delivered in a peer-driven model.

Note: These fees are for Martin Luther University College Students only.

Luther Academic Support Fee

Note: This fee is for both undergraduate and graduate students.

This fee helps fund many of Luther's extracurricular opportunities that help students grow personally and succeed academically. For example, faculty and staff run workshops to help students hone many skills, including research and scholarly writing techniques. Students also have the opportunity to publish their papers in academic journals, including in Consensus: A Canadian Journal of Public Theology; the journal is co-edited by Luther faculty members.

This fee also funds student achievement awards that are granted at Luther's convocation services.

Luther Building Fee

Note: This fee is for both undergraduate and graduate students.

This fee helps pay to maintain spaces at Luther where students can gather to study; pray or meditate; hold a student club activity; or simply hang out. The Luther building, which was completely renovated in 2018, offers a lounge equipped with a fridge, microwave and coffee maker; a gathering area that is also equipped with a microwave; chapel; multifaith room; ablution / ritual cleansing facilities for students; and a courtyard deck with chairs.

Luther Career Services Fee

Note: This fee is for graduate students only.

Luther plays an active role in connecting students and recent graduates with potential employers. The academic advisor shares relevant job advertisements with students and graduates in specific fields. Students and recent graduates are regularly connected with people in faculty members' professional networks.

Luther Health and Counselling Fee

Note: This fee is for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Luther offers a number of opportunities for students to take care of their mental health. Students can de-stress with four-legged friends during weekly sessions (called Chilling With Dogs) throughout the school year. To help relieve exam stress, many students receive packages stuffed with study essentials and notes of encouragement. Our community pastor is available, on a drop-in basis, for conversation and/or spiritual support.

Note: These fees are for full-time, Waterloo campus, MBA students only.

MBA Academic Support Fee

The Academic Support Fee covers skills development workshops that include time management skills; communication skills such as professional writing and oral presentations; case analysis; and interpersonal skills such as team building and collaboration. This fee also supports an off-site, integrated team building exercise.

These workshops and activities ensure that all students entering the program are prepared for the high intensity of the program and possess the required knowledge and skills to be successful in both the program and in their careers.

MBA Career Support Fee

Career development is an integral part of the MBA program and includes self assessments, skills matrix, and resumé and cover letter critiques. Students are engaged in Integrated Professional Skills (IPS) sessions throughout their program. These include career and personality assessments; developing your personal brand and social media presence; communication in the employment context; job search; networking; interview success; negotiation; workplace preparation; onboarding; team dynamics; and leadership.

Students are immersed in the career-planning process to create their individual career development strategy for their future career success. All students have the opportunity to work one-to-one with a dedicated career consultant throughout their program as well as to engage in small group sessions.

Note: These fees are for Master of Finance students only.

MFin Academic Support Fee

The Academic Support Fee covers skills development workshops that include academic skills such as time management; communication skills such as professional writing; and software skills such Excel, VBA, Bloomberg and Python.

This fee also supports programming to assist students in transitioning into an intensive master's program and to assist international and new Canadians with their transition to the Canadian higher education system.

These workshops and programs ensure that all students entering the program are prepared for the multi-culture environment and the high intensity of the program, and possess the required knowledge and skills in using analytical tools and writing professional reports necessary to be successful in both the program and their careers.

MFin Career Support Fee

The Career Support Fee covers career skills development. This development includes workshops in resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing in the Canadian-context, and establishing a professional network.

Your career development ends with a networking event in the hub of Toronto’s financial district where you can practise the skills you have developed, continue building your professional network, and connect with potential employers.

MFin Wellness Support Fee

The Wellness Support Fee covers workshops on mental health, including managing stress and campus resources.

Transitioning from an undergraduate program to an intensive master’s program and moving to a new city can result in increased stress levels – these workshops and resources will assist you in developing the strategies needed to manage these transitions.

Note: These fees are for Faculty of Music students only.

Music Academic Support Fee

Note: This fee is for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Music Academic Support Fee is for academic supports for Music students, including free attendance at professional concerts and professional workshops, specialized networking opportunities and peer-to-peer learning.

Music Career Support Fee

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students.

The Music Career Support Fee provides professional development opportunities for experiential learning and career readiness, including workshops and placements that assist with essential employability skills.

Music Student Buildings Support Fee

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students.

The Music Student Buildings Support Fee helps provide students access to professional performance facilities on- and off-campus for recitals, rehearsals and masterclasses.

Note: This fee is for first-year undergraduate students only.

The Orientation and Transition Fee supports a campus-wide incoming student success program designed to provide resources and guidance from the time you accept your offer of admission through to your first weeks on campus (including orientation week).

The Laurier 101: Orientation and Transition Fee facilitates registration webinars, the online Summer Orientation program, and the Headstart Incoming Student Support initiative. This program provides on-campus sessions with academic advisors, faculty presentations, and an opportunity for students and their parents to learn about life at Laurier and the transition from high school to university.

Note: These fees are for undergraduate students only.

Student Centre Building Fee (Brantford)

Note: This fee is for Brantford campus students only.

The Student Centre Building Fee supports the cost of operating and maintaining the Brantford Student Centre, a facility that hosts important student activities and services.

The building is home to front line services and supports provided by the Students’ Union, the U-Desk, and the Dean of Students Office. The Student Centre offers lounge spaces, resources for campus clubs, and a multi-purpose room that is accessible 24 hours a day. Additional services available in this facility include the Student Wellness Centre and the Diversity and Equity lounge space.

Students' Union Academic Support Fee

The Students' Union Academic Support Fee supports the academic support initiatives provided by the Students' Union.

All students benefit from educational programs and advocacy efforts, including the promotion of open educational resources, guidance for students navigating academic appeals, study space provided in accessible student buildings, and equipment rentals through the Tech Share program. This fee allows all students to experience an enhanced academic experience on all Laurier campuses.

Students' Union Building Fee (Waterloo)

Note: This fee is for Waterloo campus students only.

The Students' Union Building Fee supports the cost of operating and maintaining the Fred Nichols Campus Centre (FNCC) in Waterloo, a facility that hosts important student activities and services.

This facility is home to front-line services and supports provided by the Students’ Union, the U-Desk, and the Dean of Students Office. The Terrace Food Court, Wilf’s Restaurant and Pub, and the INS Market variety store provide a range of food options. The FNCC is also home to a number of multi-functional student study spaces, including the 2-4 Lounge and the Turret. 

Students' Union Campus Safety Fee

This fee supports campus safety through services provided by the Students’ Union that include the Foot Patrol safe-walk program. In addition, all students benefit from educational programs and advocacy efforts designed to enhance campus safety on all Wilfrid Laurier University campuses.

Students' Union Health and Wellness Fee

The Students' Union Health and Wellness Fee supports health and wellness services provided by the Students’ Union that include mental health training and awareness campaigns facilitated by the Peer Connect and Healthy Lifestyles initiatives. In addition, all students benefit from educational programs and advocacy efforts designed to enhance health and wellness on all Laurier campuses.

Students' Union Recreation Fee

The Students' Union Recreation Fee supports co-curricular programming and services provided by the Students' Union, recognizing that accessible recreation is beyond the traditional scope of athletic activity. Available to all students, this fee funds leadership intensive experiential learning opportunities that often support career development and enhance the comprehensive learning environment on all Laurier campuses.

Brantford and Waterloo Campus Students

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students only (excluding Lazaridis School students).

The Undergraduate Faculty Association Fee for Academic and Career Support Fee supports the academic and career support initiatives facilitated by faculty associations and the student clubs they fund. Students benefit from leadership intensive experiential learning opportunities that support career development and enhance the comprehensive learning environment at Laurier. This includes academic guidance, faculty-specific information sessions, job fairs, special events, and networking within the sector.

Lazaridis School Students

Note: This fee is for undergraduate, Lazaridis School students only.

The Undergraduate Faculty Association Fee for Academic and Career Support Fee supports the academic and career support initiatives facilitated by the Lazaridis Students’ Society and the student clubs they fund. Students benefit from leadership intensive experiential learning opportunities that often support career development and enhance the comprehensive learning environment at Laurier. This includes academic guidance, faculty-specific information sessions, job fairs, case competitions, special events, and networking within the business and economics community.

Waterloo Campus

Note: This fee is for full-time, graduate and undergraduate students at the Waterloo campus.

The universal transit pass provides access to both the bus and light rail transit (LRT) service within Waterloo Region. Access is available for all full-time students that have paid the essential fee and is granted through your OneCard. Your student status is verified through an electronic validation of your registration and assessment of the fee between Grand River Transit and Laurier.

Access is also available for all full-time co-op students, whether you are on your co-op term or academic term.

Access is also available during your "off term" (e.g. summer term), if the fee has been paid in the previous two terms, until you graduate.

If you are unable to access the service and feel that you should be eligible, validate your status with the OneCard office.

Brantford Campus

Note: This fee is for full-time, undergraduate students at the Brantford campus.

The universal transit pass provides access to the bus service within the city of Brantford. Access is available for all full-time students that have paid the essential fee and is granted through the OneCard. Your student status is verified through an electronic validation of your registration and assessment of the fee between Brantford Transit and Laurier.

Access is available for all full-time students during the fall and winter terms.

If you would like access to transit in the summer term, there is a special program available in the summer term, with a separate fee paid directly to Brantford Transit.

If you are unable to access the service and feel that you should be eligible, validate your status with the OneCard office.

Note: This fee is for graduate students only.

Graduate students at Laurier democratically decided to join the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) as member Local 56. This fee includes: the fee to CFS, which coordinates the federation's campaigns and advocacy work across the country; the fee to CFS-Ontario, which coordinates this work in the province specifically; and the fee to CFS-Services, which coordinates student services such as health and dental plans through the National Student Network, and the distribution of the ISIC student discount card (free for members, $20 for non-members), among others.

For more information on CFS and CFS-Ontario, visit cfs-fcee.ca and cfsontario.ca. On these websites, you'll find the federation's audited financial statements, meeting minutes, governing documents, research reports and government submissions, and information on current campaigns and services work.

The federation's work is based on the principle of strength in numbers to achieve victories for students.

Note: These fees are for graduate students only.

GSA Location-Specific Programming Fee

Funds collected through the Location-Specific Programming Fee are allocated to Laurier locations (Toronto, Kitchener, Brantford and Waterloo) on a per-student basis.

This fee supports diverse and inclusive programming initiatives, both GSA-hosted initiatives and initiatives done in collaboration with university partners. Social isolation can have an adverse impact on personal wellness, which may be a barrier to graduate school success. The GSA works to creates social programming to bring Laurier's graduate community together in celebration.

GSA Social Justice and Equity Fee

The Social Justice and Equity Fee supports the GSA's social justice and equity committee initiatives and the partnership with the Laurier Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to co-create graduate student-specific programs and services with a social justice lens.

The GSA is committed as an association to:

• Reducing barriers and increasing accessibility to graduate education;
• Addressing gender inequity within higher education;
• Being a living wage champion;
• Addressing issues of gendered and sexual violence on our campuses;
• Addressing mental health; and
• Ensuring that meaningful and appropriate supports are in place for graduate students identifying as marginalized.

The Independent Student Media Fee supports WLU Student Publications – news by and for students.

WLU Student Publications is an independent, not-for-profit, student-run media group providing accurate, up-to-date reporting on issues important to students such as reporting on the Students’ Union, university budgeting, student life, athletics and breaking news.

WLU Student Publications is home to nine publications including:

• The Cord: Laurier’s official weekly newspaper
• Radio Laurier: online radio station
• Blueprint Magazine: quarterly literary arts magazine
• The Sputnik: monthly newspaper for the Brantford campus
• Keystone and Carnegie yearbooks
• The Community Edition: community-focused newspaper
• Laurier Student Poll
• The WLU’er: Laurier’s official student agenda and handbook

All publications are free and can be located on stands across campus and online. The Independent Student Media Fee directly funds these publications in addition to employing and providing volunteer opportunities to students and alumni.

International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) is a student-led and student-funded humanitarian initiative unique to Laurier. Each Laurier student contributes $4 a semester to the ISOW fund, which enables ISOW to provide full scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from conflict areas. The fee provides students, who would otherwise be unable to safely access a university education, with the opportunity to study at Laurier.

The fee is used to cover scholars’ tuition and living costs for the duration a program. The fee is not used for club operation costs.

Since 2015, ISOW has provided scholarships to 16 students from around the world.

Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) is a non-profit organization that’s provided tools for action and advocacy for nearly 15 years. LSPIRG encourages students in Brantford and Kitchener-Waterloo to engage with social and environmental justice issues.

LSPIRG:

• Advocates for equity for people of all races, genders, classes, sexualities and abilities.
• Hosts events for LGBTQ+ issues, going zero waste, sexual pleasure and boundaries, ending racism, safety during protests, and self-care.
• Supports marginalized students and community members.
• Conducts community-based, grassroots research.
• Runs campaigns on gender, Indigenous territory, and safety/support.

Some of LSPIRG’s groups include:

• Advocates for a Student Culture of Consent (consent education, sexual violence support)
• Food Not Bombs (reduces food waste by cooking and serving free food)
• ShamRose for Syrian Culture (supports newcomer Syrian children)
• Brantford Food Forest Student-Community Partnership (permaculture gardening, food security)

Note: These fees are for Martin Luther University College students only.

Luther Community Services Fee

Luther provides community building events and positive social spaces for everyone. This fee supports community initiatives such as soup lunches, midday pauses in the chapel and multifaith space, and a household-goods lending library.

Luther Learning Series Fee

This fee supports Luther's "Lunch and Learn" learning series, where guest speakers from the community share their expertise and experiences in the field.

Note: This fee is for Waterloo-campus, MBA students only.

The MBA Student Experience Fee covers experiential learning opportunities that enhance your MBA studies.

A variety of experiential activities are designed to engage you and broaden your professional network. Programming includes: employer recruitment sessions; the capstone networking event with alumni and employers; coffee chat series where you have the opportunity to speak one-to-one with alumni, employers, and industry contacts; and company office tours.

The MBA program is dedicated to providing an excellent student experience and promoting student success. The Lazaridis career development team supports students as they work towards their individual career development goals.

Note: This fee is for Master of Finance students only.

The MFin Student Experience Fee covers important experiential and learning opportunities to enhance your MFin studies.

This fee includes:

• Breakfast seminars in the heart of Toronto’s financial district featuring alumni and top-speakers from the local community;
• Field trips to companies within the finance sector to get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how financial companies work;
• A speaker event in Waterloo featuring a high-level speaker from the field of finance;
• Social networking and support events with your peers to encourage collaboration and relationship building; and
• Completing the CFA mock exam to prepare you for your certification.

Note: These fees are for Faculty of Music students only.

Music Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fee

Note: This fee is for graduate and undergraduate students.

The Music Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fee supports student engagement in social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion opportunities.

Music Student Experience Fee

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students.

The Music Student Experience Fee enhances and enriches the student experience by supporting a variety of one-time or recurrent special initiatives.

Note: This fee is for Lazaridis School students only.

The Prism membership fee provides unlimited training courses valuing a total of $750, and provides career-enhancing certifications. Membership also provides access to over $5,000 worth of equipment rentals for free. Members also get exclusive access to the finance computer lab outside of course hours.

Training and certification courses include:

• Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access;
• Bloomberg finance software;
• Quickbooks and Audit accounting software;
• VBA, Python, SQL and web design;
• Nielsen MarketTrack and Salesforce; and
• R and Stata statistical software packages.

Prism also offers its members equipment rentals such as laptops, chargers, DSLR cameras, and other equipment to support your assignment needs.

With access to 100+ benefits, Prism enhances the student experience and offers resources to gain that essential competitive advantage for co-op jobs and for future employment. Visit Prism to learn more about the benefits of being a Prism member.

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students only.

The Provincial Advocacy Fee supports the Students’ Union’s influential provincial advocacy efforts, including membership with the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance. This strategic partnership allows the Students’ Union to advocate for positive change at the postsecondary level alongside seven other student associations representing approximately 150,000 professional and undergraduate, full-time and part-time university students in Ontario. Substantive policy recommendations are student-driven, evidence-based, and politically independent.

Note: These fees are for undergraduate students only.

Students' Union Campus Clubs Fee

The Students' Union Campus Clubs Fee supports opportunities, resources, and financial funding for the more than 200 clubs managed by the Students’ Union. An integral part of Laurier's renowned student experience, clubs provide distinct leadership opportunities and foster friendships that promote a sense of belonging on campus.

Every undergraduate student who pays this fee is eligible to participate in or form a club.

Students' Union Social Programming

The Students' Union Social Programming Fee supports the diverse and inclusive social activities provided by the Students’ Union that are a fundamental part of Laurier’s nationally recognized student experience. Campus-wide community events include concerts, open mic nights, trivia events, bingo, campus competitions, and targeted programming specifically for first-year students.

The Sustainability Office's goal is to create a culture of sustainability and to empower students to have a positive impact while they are at Laurier. The office funds numerous programs and events directly benefiting students. These include:

• Zero Waste Week;
• The Sustainable Hawk Fund;
• The Student Sustainability Summit;
• Laurier’s Food Forest and Community Garden; and
• Much more!

Note: This fee is for undergraduate students only.

The Undergraduate Faculty Association Fee for Social Programming supports diverse and inclusive social activities specific to your faculty of study. An integral part of Laurier’s nationally recognized student experience, faculty associations foster relationships that promote a sense of belonging on campus through discipline-specific programming.

The World University Services of Canada (WUSC) provides refugee students with the opportunity to complete their degree at Laurier, to make an impact on campus and in the wider community, and to start on the pathway to Canadian citizenship. The Student Refugee Program Fee, in partnership with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), is a unique student-to-student funding opportunity that empowers Laurier students and inspires lives.

Over the past 28 years, Laurier students have transformed the lives of 25 students from other countries through the Student Refugee Program. The fee currently supports nine students at Laurier.

Money generated through this fee represents 80% of the funding and all funding goes directly to the sponsored students, with Laurier International overseeing the allocation of the funding.

Note: These fees are for LEAF students only.

LEAF Health Insurance Fee

Health insurance is required to study in the LEAF program. International students are not covered by Ontario's provincial health-care program and are required to pay for health insurance. The LEAF program arranges health insurance for students as soon as they arrive.

LEAF Student Services Fee

The LEAF Student Services Fee is a comprehensive student services fee for LEAF students. It represents a 50% contribution to the student services budget on all Laurier campuses.

The Student Affairs administrative agreement ensures that the university matches this contribution, and student representatives constitute 50% of the Student Affairs advisory committee’s voting membership, which makes budgetary decisions.

The services covered by this fee include the Office of the Dean of Students, student awards, wellness and career centres, athletics and recreation, international student advisor, the Accessible Learning Centre, chaplains, and the Diversity and Equity Office.

LEAF Textbooks Fee

The LEAF Textbooks Fee buys all textbooks necessary for a student to study for one term in the LEAF program.

Note: This fee is for Pre-MBA students only.

Because the Pre-MBA program is a non-credit program, students do not qualify for health insurance under UHIP. The Pre-MBA program has arranged low-cost coverage under GuardMe to insure students for the duration of the program, from Sept. 1 to the end of April. This insurance covers students anywhere in the world outside of their home country. Coverage details are provided to students on arrival.