Mature and Transfer Students

We understand that coming to university can be an overwhelming experience, particularly if you are returning to school as a mature student or transferring to Laurier from another school. The Student Experience Department is here to help support your transition and to ensure that as a mature or transfer student you have all the tools, resources and supports to help you succeed. Additionally, our goal is to connect you to other mature and transfer students and expand your social circles on campus.

We welcome any student who is interested in self-identifying as a mature student and attending the events.

Who are Mature and Transfer Students?

The Centre for Off-Campus Initiatives defines a mature student as someone who is 21 years or older when they begin their studies at Laurier or who may self-identify according to at least one of the following factors:

• retirement status
• a minimum two-year hiatus in formal learning
• performance of multiple adult roles
• full/part-time employment
• legal dependents
• independence for financial aid purposes

A transfer student is any student who has attended postsecondary education (both college and university) at any institution other than Laurier.