Student Experience

Your connection to community, campus life and thriving outside the classroom.

At Laurier, we know your student experience goes far beyond our lecture halls. It’s about discovering who you are, making connections with fellow students, and building your sense of community – no matter where you are on your Laurier journey. That’s where we come in.

The Student Experience department is your entry point to all things student life – a central hub for events, programs, supports, and opportunities to help you make the most of your time as a Golden Hawk.

What We Do

We’re here to help you thrive outside the classroom by:

• Hosting exciting events and legacy experiences.
• Supporting community-building and overall wellness promotion through fun, meaningful, and inclusive programming.
• Offering tailored supports for a variety of student groups, including graduating students, second-year students, students living off-campus, and non-traditional students.
• Providing leadership experiences that help you gain real-world experience and develop your mentorship skills.

We’re always listening and evolving to reflect what students actually want and need. When something’s missing, we help address the gaps and fill them with opportunities to connect, lead, grow, and just enjoy being a student!

Upcoming Events

From signature campus events to community-building socials, there's always something going on. Explore upcoming events and find the ones that spark your interest.

Keep an eye out for some of our legacy events throughout the academic year, including: 

• Homecoming
• Thrive Week
• Keep Calm and Study On

Making Connections That Matter

Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get involved, or enhance your student experience, we help you make the kind of connections that truly matter.

• Attend events that spark your interests and bring people together.
• Connect with student supports to help you feel seen, supported, and valued.
• Volunteer your time and make a positive impact around you.

We’re here to make sure you find your place in the Laurier community and feel a true sense of social belonging. We’re all part of the same Golden Hawk family, after all.

Your Campus Hub

Think of the Student Experience department as your campus hub for social support – a go-to for campus engagement, connecting to other campus services, and everything in between. We’re here to make sure you’re informed, involved, and inspired.

But we’re not just a place to get information – we’re your starting point for building a university experience filled with purpose, friendships, and fun, so we hope you’ll stay connected.

We work closely with your peers to bring you the information you want and need to know, when you want and need to know it. Follow @studentlifeatlaurier on Instagram or email studentlifeatlaurier@wlu.ca for more information.