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Student Experience

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Your connection to community, campus life and thriving outside the classroom.

At Laurier, we know your student experience goes far beyond our lecture halls. It’s about discovering who you are, making connections with fellow students, and building your sense of community – no matter where you are on your Laurier journey. That’s where we come in.

The Student Experience department is your entry point to all things student life – a central hub for events, programs, supports, and opportunities to help you make the most of your time as a Golden Hawk. We’re your starting point for building a university experience filled with purpose, friendships, and fun, so we hope you’ll stay connected.

Follow @studentlifeatlaurier on Instagram where we work closely with your peers to bring you the information you want and need to know, when you want and need to know it.

What We Do

We’re here to help you thrive outside the classroom by:

  • Hosting exciting events and legacy experiences.
  • Supporting community-building and overall wellness promotion through fun, meaningful, and inclusive programming.
  • Offering tailored supports for a variety of student groups, including graduating students, second-year students, students living off-campus, and non-traditional students.
  • Providing leadership experiences that help you gain real-world experience and develop your mentorship skills.

We’re always listening and evolving to reflect what students actually want and need. When something’s missing, we help address the gaps and fill them with opportunities to connect, lead, grow, and just enjoy being a student!

Upcoming Events

From signature campus events to community-building socials, there's always something going on. Explore upcoming events and find the ones that spark your interest.

Keep an eye out for some of our legacy events throughout the academic year, including: 

  • Hawk Hangouts: Drop-in social events hosted at the same time each week.
  • Homecoming: Celebrate and connect with the Laurier community as a current student.
  • Thrive Week: A week-long series of events to boost wellness on campus.
  • Keep Calm and Study On: Workshops, activities and online resources to help you study for finals and support your personal wellness.

Make Connections that Matter

We’re here to make sure you find your place in the Laurier community and feel a true sense of social belonging.

  • Attend events that spark your interests and bring people together.
  • Connect with student supports to help you feel seen, supported, and valued.
  • Volunteer your time and make a positive impact around you.

We’re all part of the same Golden Hawk family, after all.

Contact Us

E: studentlifeatlaurier@wlu.ca 

Follow @studentlifeatlaurier on Instagram.

Office locations: 

  • Brantford: OM206-30
  • Milton: MAC Reception Desk
  • Waterloo: Arts 2A01