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Events and Workshops
Join Laurier International at events and workshops throughout the year. We’ve got lots of great things planned to help you get involved, stay informed and meet new people.
International Orientation - Winter 2023
All international and exchange students are invited to attend International Orientation at Wilfrid Laurier University.
You can register for any or all of the events outlined below via these links. We will be in contact with you in advance of the events, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Register for International Orientation on the Waterloo campus
Register for International Orientation on the Brantford campus
If you are living in Laurier’s on-campus residence, you can move in during office hours (9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4:30pm). Students arriving over the weekend (Jan 7 & 8) or after hours will not be able to move into residence until the office re-opens on Monday January 9th at 9am.
If you are arriving outside of move-in hours, you will have to find your own short-term lodging.
Drop-in to the Laurier International offices to meet our staff and volunteers! Pick-up a welcome gift and get help finding the OneCard or Residence office. There will be snacks and hot drinks to help you warm up!
Thursday January 5 from 9am-4:30pm
Friday January 6 from 9am-1pm
Waterloo - Laurier International Office - Arts A Wing 2A01
Brantford - Laurier International Office - One Market OM-310
Join Laurier's International Student Leaders for a campus tour!
Waterloo - Friday January 6 from 1-2 p.m.
Waterloo - Laurier International Office - Arts A Wing 2A01
Brantford - Friday, January 6 from 1-3 p.m.
Brantford - Laurier International Office - One Market OM-310
The Orientation includes a welcome to campus, orientation workshop, and introduction to campus services that will help you to be successful at Laurier. This mandatory event is a chance to learn about life at Laurier and meet other international and exchange students.
Friday, January 6 from 2:30 -5 p.m.
Waterloo - P110 (near the International office, if you get lost)
Brantford - Laurier International Office - One Market OM-310
All students are invited for a celebratory welcome dinner, where you can get to know other students, and receive an official welcome from Laurier!
Friday, January 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Waterloo - The Turret (3rd Floor of Fred Nichols Campus Centre)
Brantford - Laurier International Office - One Market OM-310
Hosted by International Student Leaders, these sessions let you connect with other international students to share experiences, learn more about Laurier and make new friends. We hope you can join us!
Attend eight Coffee Clubs and get credit on your Laurier Experience Record!
Waterloo
Coffee Club will run Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Laurier International lobby from Jan. 18 to April 5.
Brantford
Coffee Club will run every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm in OM-310
Refreshments will be provided.
Information and guidance on the post-graduation work permit application process.
Register in advance for these meeting via the zoom link on the date/time of your choosing.
Brantford SIN clinic - Thursday, January 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in OM-310
Waterloo SIN clinic - Friday January 13 from 9-4 pm in Laurier International Waterloo office.
This is a free drop in event, but please register in advance so we can know how many students to expect. You will need to bring your passport and study permit.
Friday December 9
Noon – 1:00 pm via Zoom
If you are unable to attend a session, we do have more information available to you, including a recording of a previous information session.
Career Centre Workshops and Events
The Career Centre runs workshops and events for students throughout the year. We're sharing some of those events here that are specific to international students. For more workshops and events from the Career Centre, be sure to check out the calendars for Waterloo and Brantford.
Waterloo Students
Meet virtually with Career Consultant Jessie Eulenberg to discuss all things related to jobs and careers. Jessie can help you with career planning, review your resumé and cover letter, help you find part-time work and more!
Email Jessie at jeulenberg@wlu.ca to sign up and get more information on how to join the virtual drop-in sessions.
Wednesday, March 9, 2-4pm
Thursday, March 24, 9-11am
Brantford Students
Email careerbrantford@wlu.ca for more information about drop-in sessions and to schedule a time to meet with a career consultant.
Explore More Activities
The Laurier International Students’ Association is an inclusive and official campus club. It provides all international and non-international students with a collective voice at Laurier and is a space where you can make friends, develop leadership skills and support one another in making a successful transition to living and thriving in Canada.
The club organizes a variety of events and activities, including:
- semi-formals
- hockey games
- international movie nights
- Lunar New Year dinners
The SPEAK program is an opportunity for you to come together with other students to learn about Canadian culture and to share experiences from your home country, in a relaxed and informal setting. It’s a great way to make new friends and to enjoy free coffee in a relaxed setting!
SPEAK sessions run throughout the year and we will update you on the latest dates in our weekly newsletter. You do not need to register for these sessions. Attend a total of 10 sessions, to get a designation on your Laurier Experience Record.
The Intercultural Students Association of Brantford (ISAB) is a student-led group focused on fostering connectivity and positive relationships between domestic and international students.
ISAB creates an open and inviting community for the sharing and expression of diverse cultures, and to support the success of international students. The club also provides a forum for students to meet like-minded peers while becoming more globally engaged.
Throughout the academic year, ISAB members host and participate in social gatherings. They also work to mark important global events, and help to promote student mobility opportunities.
For information on how to join ISAB, email isab@wlu.ca.
Join us for an evening of games and an opportunity to meet new people and have fun together. Game Night is open to university students and local newcomer high school students. No registration is required to participate.
Everyone who joins game night will receive a Laurier International Membership Card. Once you attend 10 Laurier International events, you will receive a Laurier gift.
Game Night is presented by Laurier International, the Laurier Library and the YMCA Employment, Education and Immigration Services. The event is held on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Digital Library and Learning Commons.