Incoming Student Support for Indigenous Students
Indigenous Student Services and Laurier 101 are here to support your transition to university. Starting in June, various events and support services are available to you, regardless of your campus.
SEEDs Indigenous Student Orientation
SEEDs is open to all incoming Indigenous students entering their first year at Laurier, including transfer students, to help provide a strong start to the academic year.
Each orientation day includes community building, campus tours, and workshops on various topics like writing, managing anxiety, time management, and finances.
Waterloo Campus
Mark your calendars for September 3rd and 4th 2026!
Our Waterloo campuses events includes two exciting days and an opportunity for early move into residence. This event is open to self-identified Indigenous students on the Waterlo, Milton and Kitchener campuses.
Check out the Full Waterloo SEEDs Schedule
Brantford Campus
Mark your calendars for Wednesday Septemeber 9th 2026!
Every year we host a day long event during Orientation for you to attend during the first week of school. This event is open to self-identified Indigenous students at the Brantford or Virutal Campuses
Check out the Full Brantford SEEDs Schedule
Areas of Support
Here are some areas of support that you can refer to as you transition to university life.
Undergraduate Course Registration Support
Tania our Learning Consultant offers 1:1 support to help you understand and navigate course registration.
We recommend attending your faculty-specific course registration webinar before utilizing our virtual 1:1 sessions.
You can also consult the Course Registration Guide, a step-by-step resource that walks you through the entire process of course registration.
Transfer Student Support
As a transfer student, there are additional steps to prepare for your first year at Laurier. Our office provides support in the following ways:
- Assistance understanding your transfer credits and how to get them reassessed.
- Guidance on navigating course registration, including when to register and which tools to use to choose your courses.
SEEDs First Year Transition Program
Students in their first year at Laurier are encouraged to participate in our SEEDs program.
SEEDs engages students in academic, social and cultural workshops and creates space for students to meet 1:1 with their Indigenous Support Coordintor and Counsellor. Students who participate throughout the year are eligible to receive a stipend.
This program is open to all first-year students, including transfer, mature, part-time, and full-time students.
Meet Tania
Good to meet you incoming Lauier Golden Hawks! I am here to support incoming students throughout the summer before your first fall semester. Whether you are coming from a college program, a break from school or right out of highschool, I am excited to support you along the first part of your journey at univesity. Check out what we have to offer and don't be shy to reach out!