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Programs and Workshops
Laurier students have access to the Rental Readiness Certificate and Off-Campus Housing workshops/events to build their off-campus living toolkit! These workshops/events are open to all Laurier students and can be beneficial to those looking for off-campus housing for the next academic year, currently residing in off-campus housing, or individuals currently living at home but seeking to develop life skills related to renting in Ontario to support them post-graduation or later in life.
Rental Readiness Certificate
Laurier's Off-Campus Housing Support Program has specific workshops to support our students during their entire off-campus housing consideration and search. Laurier students are encouraged to explore completing the Rental Readiness Certificate on their campus. The certificate program runs in a cohort model and consists of three one-hour workshops. Students can complete individual workshops based on needs/interest or attend all 3 sessions to obtain the Rental Readiness Certificate.
This session focuses on foundational steps to begin your house-hunting journey. It will focus on educating students about the house hunting process, and help students by providing budgetary considerations and resources, as well as tools to successfully find roommates and decide what they want vs. need in housing. It's a great place to start if you are not sure how to begin looking for off-campus housing.
Fall 2025 Cohort One:
- Brantford: Thursday, October 30th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in RCW324
- Waterloo: Tuesday, October 28th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in P119
A second cohort will take place between November 17th and 28th, and a third during the Winter 2026 term. More information will be available soon.
Looking for an overview on how and where to look for off-campus housing? This session will cover all things you need to know about searching for potential units. Students attending this session can expect to learn common search engines, things to look for in housing advertisements to avoid scams and to ensure the unit is the right fit, key questions to ask potential landlords, and other helpful house-hunting considerations.
Fall 2025 Cohort One:
- Brantford: Thursday, November 6th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in RCW324
- Waterloo: Tuesday, November 4th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in P111
A second cohort will take place between November 17th and 28th, and a third during the Winter 2026 term. More information will be available soon.
Never seen or signed an Ontario Standard Lease before? Join us while we walk through every section of an Ontario Standard Lease to ensure students know what to look out for and double-check before officially signing a contract for a rental unit. This session can even be helpful to students already living off-campus, as you may learn new information to help you with future rental agreements.
Fall 2025 Cohort One:
- Brantford: Thursday, November 13th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in RCW324
- Waterloo: Tuesday, November 11th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in P119
A second cohort will take place between November 17th and 28th, and a third during the Winter 2026 term. More information will be available soon.
Registration and Laurier Experience Record
Rental Readiness Certificate/workshop registration is required in advance. If you attend all three sessions, you will earn a Rental Readiness Certificate that can be added to your Laurier Experience Record.
For more information, connect with us at offcampushousing@wlu.ca
Upcoming with Off-Campus Housing Support
In addition to the Rental Readiness Certificate, we offer an abundance of opportunities to receive support and connect with our team! Check out some of the other upcoming events and touch points we have scheduled this term.
All About Utilities - Trivia | Waterloo Campus, Concourse | Monday, October 6, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pop by our booth in the concourse to have our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors test your knowledge on all things utilities. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Learning about utilities (whether living off-campus or planning to in the future) can help save you time and money!
Residence Pop-Ups | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Currently living in residence, but looking for a place to live next year? Connect with our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors and staff as we visit your on-campus residence!
- Grand River Hall (Brantford) | Monday, October 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- King Street Residence (Waterloo) | Monday, October 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Expositor Place (Brantford) | Tuesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bouckaert Hall (Waterloo) | Tuesday, October 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Willison Hall (Waterloo) | Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Residence Student Workshop | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses
Attention all current Laurier residence students! We know the search for off-campus housing in preparation for next year can be daunting, but do not worry - we are here to help! The Off-Campus Housing Team will be coming to you for an in-residence workshop! This workshop will be an overview of all things off-campus housing to help you feel ready to begin your search. These workshops are open to all Laurier residence students.
- Waterloo Campus: Monday, October 6, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in MacDonald House 24 Lounge
- Brantford Campus: Wednesday, October 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in GRH102A
The Garbage and Recycling Games | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Garbage and recycling rules can differ by city, but while living off-campus, it's important to know what goes where to do your part in the community. Pop by our booth in the student commons to have our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors test your knowledge on all things recycling and garbage. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Test your garbage/recycling sorting knowledge!
Off-Campus Housing Support Drop-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Wednesday, October 22, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person drop-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer drop-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Off-Campus Housing Support Booth First Year Night at Hockey | Waterloo Campus, Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex | Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Calling all first-year students! Did you know Laurier Athletics is hosting a First Year Night at Hockey sponsored by Ezra-Bricker Apartments? We will also be attending both games to share resources and answer any of your off-campus housing questions before the game! Come visit our booth at the game!
All About Utilities - Trivia | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Pop by our booth in the student commons to have our Off-Campus Housing Student Ambassadors test your knowledge on all things utilities. This event is drop-in and all students are welcome. Learning about utilities (whether living off-campus or planning to in the future) can help save you time and money.
Off-Campus Housing Support Drop-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Wednesday, October 29, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person drop-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer drop-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
Starting from Scratch | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses | Registration is required.
This workshop focuses on foundational steps to begin your house-hunting journey. It will focus on educating students about the house hunting process, and help students by providing budgetary considerations and resources, as well as tools to successfully find roommates and decide what they want vs. need in housing. It's a great place to start if you are not sure how to begin looking for off-campus housing.
- Brantford Campus | Thursday, October 30th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in RCW324
- Waterloo Campus | Tuesday, October 28th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in P119
Peer Connect Boothing | Brantford Campus, One Market Student Commons | Tuesday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Our Off-Campus Student Housing Ambassadors are here to answer all your peer-to-peer housing questions! Stop by the Student Commons to connect, receive resources, and ask all your housing-related questions!
Off-Campus Housing Support Drop-In Hours | Brantford Campus, OM206-30 | Wednesday, November 5, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Have questions about finding off-campus housing or about your current housing situation? Students on our Brantford campus can connect with our team during our weekly in-person drop-in hours. Does this time frame not work for you? Don't worry - students can also click here to schedule an appointment with our team.
*We do not currently offer drop-in hours in Milton and Waterloo; however, all students can use our online booking platform to schedule a time that works for their schedule on their home campus.
House Hunting 101 | Brantford and Waterloo Campuses | Registration is required.
Looking for an overview on how and where to look for off-campus housing? This session will cover all things you need to know about searching for potential units. Students attending this session can expect to learn common search engines, things to look for in housing advertisements to avoid scams and to ensure the unit is the right fit, key questions to ask potential landlords, and other helpful house-hunting considerations.
- Brantford Campus | Thursday, November 6th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in RCW324
- Waterloo Campus | Tuesday, November 4th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in P111