Dean of Students Office

There are many resources available to support your academic and personal well-being during your time here at Laurier. At the Dean of Students Office, we encourage you to take advantage of the many helpful resources available to make the most of your student experience.

However, if you are experiencing more complex or elevated challenges, or require support to be coordinated through multiple departments or services, the Dean of Students staff are here to help.

We appreciate that it can sometimes be overwhelming to try to figure out where to go for support or where to start, so we are happy to provide you with information to help you navigate support and services specific to your unique circumstances. Our goal is to ensure that during challenging times, you are connected to the support and resources you need to get back on track.

Reasons to Connect

Academic Disruptions
or emergency situations which require time away from studies.

Physical and Mental Health Challenges
that impact your academics and well-being.

Financial Emergencies
or a sudden inability to cover your basic living expenses.

Resource Navigation
if you're struggling and aren't sure what resources are available or where to start.

Academic Questions?

The Dean of Students Office is not able to provide academic guidance, so there are many circumstances where you may be better suited to speak to your Academic Advisor as a first step for concerns related to:

academic progression,
graduation requirements,
academic petitions,
concerns with an instructor, or
challenges with course material.

How We Can Help

Our student care and support staff work with students who require elevated levels of support when there are extenuating circumstances impacting their academic success or when they need assistance connecting to campus resources.

Our staff can help you with the following:

Providing information about resources on campus and how they might be helpful to your specific situation.
Individualized and coordinated support when extenuating circumstances impact your safety, well-being and personal success.
Notifying your instructors for extended absences if you are unable to do so for yourself.
Consulting with other departments on your behalf to provide coordinated and elevated support.
Listening to your concerns and helping you develop a plan for next steps and support moving forward.

Appointments

The Dean of Students Office provides both in-person and virtual appointments for students seeking coordinated support. If you're navigating personal challenges and would like to connect with a member of our team, we encourage you to schedule an appointment.

Book a Care and Support Appointment

Our Whole-Campus Approach to Mental Health

As part of Laurier's Student Mental Health Framework, the Dean of Students Office works closely with all departments on campus to ensure that everyone on campus is working together to contribute to a culture where students feel valued, safe, and welcome. We encourage all students to take full advantage of the wide array of resources, offered both

If you require elevated levels of support or coordinated care or have questions about where you should seek support on campus, you are welcome to contact the Dean of Students Office. For more reasons why you may wish to connect with our team, review our various support for students or book an appointment with one of our staff members.

What You Need to Know

Student Mental Health Framework Mental Health Resources Financial Support for Students Black and Racialized Student Support Off-Campus Student Programming Parent and Family Inquiries

Mental Health Resources

Financial Support for Students

Black and Racialized Student Support

Off-Campus Student Programming

Parent and Family Inquiries

About the Dean of Students

While the academic Dean in your faculty is responsible for your academic program and degree requirements, the role of the Dean of Students is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction to departments dedicated to student well-being, student support, and student experience.

At Laurier, your Dean of Students is Dr. Adam Lawrence. The Dean of Students is an advocate for students and strives to create a student-centered culture throughout the entire Laurier community, acting as a resource to students, faculty, and staff. The role of the Dean of Students oversees the following departments on campus:

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