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Updated January 19, 2022
Details will continue to evolve and we will provide updates as information becomes available on wlu.ca/recovery.
We are accepting residence applications for both our Waterloo and Brantford campuses for the Winter 2022 academic term (January - April 2022).
The university will continue to respond to provincial and federal directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence buildings will remain open and operational, providing these plans meet whatever provincial regulations are in place.
For those considering whether to sign a lease for private off-campus housing, this decision is up to each individual. For information about tenant rights, please visit the following resources:
The Department of Residence has developed a strict quarantine procedure in line with public health requirements, which will be put in place if a student or staff member in residence has a confirmed or presumed case of COVID-19.
The health and wellbeing of our community is our top priority and we are following the guidelines set out by public health authorities. We will only evacuate residence buildings if it’s necessary to do so. We would work one-on-one with students who need extra support to ensure everyone has a safe place to live.
Residence on both the Waterloo and Brantford campuses will have full occupancy, including double occupancy dormitory-style rooms.
Students who are assigned to a double room in dormitory-style buildings should expect to have a roommate.
The Department of Residence is committed to the safety of all residents. As such there have been some modifications made to daily life inside the residence buildings.
Students will be required to follow the rules put in place to ensure the health and safety of the community and to maintain their place in residence.
Your health and safety is of utmost importance to us. In order to provide a safe residence experience for everyone, we are continuing to adapt our operational procedures in accordance with the guidelines set by public health authorities. Our modified guest policy is outlined below. Please note that these measures will change as public health recommendations evolve.
Please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website for more information about non-medical masks or face coverings and how to use them. Medical masks, including surgical, medical procedure face masks and respirators (such as N95 masks), must be kept for health-care workers and others providing direct care to COVID-19 patients.
Residence is not guaranteed for the winter 2022 term.
Our ability to accommodate students in residence is dependent upon rooms that have become available throughout the academic year as a result of cancellations.
Applications received for the winter term will be processed on an ongoing basis and students will be notified as quickly as possible.
Please check your MyLaurier email address frequently for updates from Residence and the campus community.
The University requires all students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated to attend campus. This means that all students living in residence must meet the requirements of the university’s mandatory vaccination policy. This decision reflects Laurier’s continued efforts to focus on the health and safety of the university community amid the ongoing risks of COVID-19. More information is available through Vaccinations Requirement FAQs.
Students who are moving into residence for the winter term are able to pick up their keys and move into residence on Wednesday January 26th and Thursday January 27th, from 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Detailed instructions will be included in your room assignment letter.
For students applying for residence for the winter 2022 term, the residence cancellation deadline is January 31, 2022.
If you no longer wish to live in residence, you must submit an email to housing@wlu.ca by the stated deadline. Please include your first and last name as well as your nine-digit Laurier student ID number.
If you cancel your residence application after January 31, 2022, you will be charged the $600 residence deposit that had been initially waived during the application process.