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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. 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.

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.

Shape Your Student Experience

Wherever you are on your Laurier journey, we've got events and programs designed just for you!

Check Out Upcoming Events Below

Weekly Events

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Attend weekly events and legacy experiences to support academic, mental, and social wellbeing across all of our Laurier campuses. From food giveaways to trivia, there’s always plenty of ways to get involved.

Graduating Students Experiences

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Celebrate your graduation journey with Student Experience and Laurier Alumni through campus events designed to help you connect, reflect, and make the most of every moment.

Mature and Transfer Student Support Programming

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We know that every student’s path and experience is unique, and finding your place can look different for everyone. Connect with fellow students and feel more at home at Laurier.

Off-Campus Initiatives

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The Centre for Off-Campus Initiatives addresses the needs of all Laurier’s off-campus students through intentionally designed programs, workshops, support services and volunteer positions.

Freestore

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Pick-up and drop-off new and gently used items free of charge. The Freestores and Move Out programs are initiatives that help support Laurier's zero-waste goals and culture of circularity.

Thrive

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Designed to help build healthy habits and connect with the Laurier community, Thrive prioritizes wellbeing with a week of free workshops, fitness classes, social events, giveaways, and more!

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!

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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: 

Get Involved

Whether you’re interested in paid opportunities or exploring volunteer roles, there are plenty of ways to build connections, develop new skills, and make the most of your student experience.

View Student Experience Positions

Looking to connect with like-minded Golden Hawks on campus? Joining or starting a club is a great way to meet new people, explore your interests, and get involved in the Laurier community. If you study on the Milton campus, the Student Experience team can help you start your very own club or association.

View Club and Association Information

Make Connections that Matter

Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get involved, or enhance your student experience, we help you make the kind of connections that truly matter. 

  • 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 here to make sure you find your place in the Laurier community and feel a true sense of social belonging. We’re all part of the same Golden Hawk family.

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Contact Us

E: studentlifeatlaurier@wlu.ca 

Follow @studentlifeatlaurier on Instagram.

Office locations: 

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