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Student Councils

If you’re looking to get involved at Laurier, want to gain leadership skills, or want the opportunity to meet other first year students, consider volunteering for the LOCUS House Council or the First Year Leadership Program.

Check out the opportunities for: 

Brantford and Waterloo Opportunities

On our Brantford and Waterloo campuses, LOCUS works closely with Laurier's Residence Education team to facilitate the First Year Leadership Program (FYLP). The FYLP is available for on- and off-campus first-year students and is a great way to get connected on campus. 

Through the FYLP, first year students can apply for student leadership positions focused on interests such as sustainability, academics, athletics and wellness, and more. First-Year Leadership Positions, such as the Campus Council Representatives will become available during Laurier Orientation and provide students with the opportunity to connect with all first-year students, including those living in Laurier residence buildings.

FYLP applications have closed for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open in September 2025. Be sure to check out our Instagram @locuslaurier for current events

House Council

Students can also enhance their leadership skills with the LOCUS House Council. During weekly meetings, the LOCUS House Council plans LOCUS-specific events and occasionally teams up with House Councils from residences for even larger-scale events.

The LOCUS House Council is comprised of exclusively first-year off-campus students. With the support of senior students, the LOCUS House Council offers monthly social programs for the entire LOCUS program. The LOCUS House Council likely resembles the student government council most students experience in high school. 

House Council Positions

Read about the positions below. Applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 academic year.

“As the Marketing and Engagement Executive with LOCUS House Council, I had so much fun with the marketing team and House Council members. LOCUS House Council is really more than a club; members genuinely connect as peers and seek opportunities to hang out outside of council meetings and events to study, dine-out, and to get to know each other on a deeper level.”

LOCUS House Council member, 2023/24

Milton Opportunities

On our Milton campus, students can get involved with the Milton Student Leadership Council. This council is a great way for students to meet their peers, get involved on campus and develop leadership skills.

The Milton Student Leadership Council is comprised exclusively of first year off-campus students with support from Laurier staff. This council offers monthly events for the entire campus community to engage in. The Milton Student Leadership Council likely resembles the student government council most students experience in high school.

Positions

Read about the positions below. Hiring for the 2024-2025 academic year has concluded.