105 – Wilfrid Laurier University
University program information changes regularly. Refer to the application and the university’s website for the most up-to-date details.
Quick Links
- Inspired Together
- Faculties and Programs
- Campuses and Locations
- Enrollment (Fall 2021)
- Residence
- Tuition and Finances
- Admission
- English-language Requirement
- International Applicants
- Transfer Applicants
- Indigenous Applicants
- Laurier 101: Incoming Student Support Program
- Contact Us
Inspired Together
At Wilfrid Laurier University, community is at the core of who we are and what we do. We are inspired together – in our pursuit of learning, how we give back to community and where we spend our time and talent. It is how we are changing the world and making a better future for us all.
No matter how you choose to live your Laurier experience, you are a Golden Hawk, which means you are part of a tight-knit, supportive community that is inspired together to aim high and work hard. We are a proud Laurier community, and there is a place for you here.
We encourage you and your family to experience Laurier for yourselves. We can’t wait to welcome you to Laurier!
Faculties and Programs
Choose a field that you love, something that fuels your drive to make a difference. Then choose a program that will get you there.
You will achieve your best and make the biggest impact on the world when you study what you are passionate about. We have more than 80 undergraduate programs across 10 faculties and schools and 2 affiliated institutions.
Campuses and Locations
We are dedicated to your personal success and safety. No matter which campus you attend, you will experience the welcoming, supportive, student-focused community we are known for.
The Waterloo Campus spans about 1 city block, so you are always just steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot. Outside campus, Waterloo is a student-friendly city full of entertainment options, cultural celebrations and a thriving tech sector.
The Brantford Campus has transformed the downtown core of the City of Brantford into a thriving student community, where former post offices are now student residences, movie theatres are lecture halls and banks are study spaces.
Our unique architecture and campus feel, where campus and community are one and the same, have become one of our most defining and celebrated features. Even our programs are a blend of the traditional and innovative. We are responding to the future of work by creating future-oriented programs that will fill industry gaps before they even arrive.
We are extending our high-quality academic and student experience to the fast-growing community of Milton – giving students from the Halton Region the chance to study close to home. Milton Campus coming in 2024.
Learn more about the campuses and locations we call home.
Enrollment (Fall 2021)
Full-time undergraduate students: 16,178
Part-time undergraduate students: 3,160
Total undergraduates: 19,338
Residence
Residence provides that extra care and support to help you feel at home, where live-in staff and upper-year students are committed to your personal growth and safety.
It is more than a place to eat and sleep – you will meet people who share your commitment to making the most of their university experience and form lifelong friendships.
With gender-inclusive housing options and multiple residence styles to choose from, it is no wonder why we ranked #1 in residence living 4 years in a row (2017-2020, Maclean’s).
Tuition and Finances
There are a number of academic and personal expenses to consider when attending university. To come up with a realistic estimate, research your expenses, including housing, food and tuition.
If you are attending postsecondary for the first time, we will automatically assess your application for an entrance scholarship.
If you are a transfer student, you can apply for the general Laurier Tuition Bursary after you enroll at Laurier.
The prestigious Laurier Scholars Award is an annual entrance scholarship that was established in 2021 to offer high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in a dynamic learning environment that will foster innovative thinking and ethical, visionary leadership. This award is worth up to a maximum of $40,000 over 4 years.
Read more about the Laurier Scholars Program.
Admission
This is the beginning of an amazing adventure, and we want to make your application and transition to university as easy as possible. From admission requirements to the application process, you will be a Golden Hawk in no time. Be sure to familiarize yourself with our important dates and deadlines.
After you apply, you will receive a confirmation email with your next steps. We will keep you informed and inspired throughout your applicant journey.
Submitting Your Transcripts
After you apply, you must submit your required documents electronically so that we can assess your application.
You will submit all required documents, including unofficial copies of your transcript(s), in a supplemental application that you receive access to after you apply. Your list of required documents will be shown in your supplemental application.
If you have not studied for a minimum of 3 years in an English-language school system without taking any English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, you must also submit evidence of your English proficiency.
You will receive a confirmation of application email from us that contains your login information to access your applicant portal and submit the supplemental application. We cannot assess you for admission until your supplemental application is complete.
We will provide you with instructions on how to submit your unofficial documents after you apply. You will upload unofficial copies of these documents online.
If you are admitted to the university and accept your offer of admission, you must submit official documents to our office. Documents are considered official if they are mailed to Laurier directly from the issuing institution.
Supporting Your Application
You may submit extracurricular information that we may use for admission consideration by completing the Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form after you apply.
Document Evaluation Fee
All applicants (except those currently attending their final year at a Canadian high school on a full-time basis or any program at Six Nations Polytechnic) must submit a non‑refundable $80 document evaluation fee. You will pay the fee to the OUAC when you apply.
English-language Requirement
You must show us evidence of your English proficiency if you have not studied for a minimum of 3 years in an English-language school system without taking any ESL courses. We will communicate how to submit evidence of your English proficiency to Laurier after you apply.
There are 3 ways to meet our English-language requirement:
- submit an English proficiency test score,
- show us you have studied in an English-language school system for 3 years or
- register for the Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) program.
Conditional Offers of Admission
If you meet the academic requirements for your program, but do not meet the English-language requirement, you may receive an offer of admission that is conditional upon meeting our English-language requirement.
Depending on your progress in your studies, and if you are currently enrolled in courses, your offer of admission may have other conditions that you must satisfy to enroll in your program.
International Applicants
Our staff, faculty and student volunteers are dedicated to ensuring that your experience as an international student is the best it can be. We offer support specifically for international students and are committed to ensuring your health, safety and academic success.
Resources
Transfer Applicants
Many college and university students just like you choose to continue their postsecondary studies at Laurier. Whether you are looking to build on the knowledge you have learned at college or to switch gears and try something new, we are here to help you through the process of transferring institutions.
Transfer Credits
We grant transfer credits upon admission in recognition of the work completed at another institution. Depending on your academic background, you may be eligible for transfer credit toward your Laurier degree. If you are coming to Laurier from a certain program and/or college, you may be eligible to receive transfer credits through a college pathway or articulation agreement and shorten your degree length by 1 year or more.
Get Your Degree As Soon As Possible
The Advanced Summer Acceleration Program (ASAP) is a purpose-designed pathway for college students, from 2-year or 3-year diploma programs, entering Bachelor of Arts programs at our Brantford campus. You will start your degree 1 semester earlier in the summer and, with continuous study, complete your 4-year Honours degree in only 2 calendar years.
Indigenous Applicants
We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants and students.
Email the Indigenous student recruitment officer to discuss admission policies, funding and our programs.
Laurier 101: Incoming Student Support Program
Your first year at university is a time of tremendous change and growth. You will meet new people and be introduced to new ideas, and you will study and learn in ways completely different from what you have already experienced.
To help you prepare and adjust to university life at Laurier, you can participate in incoming student support programs. There is Laurier 101 programming for all incoming students, including international students, mature learners and transfer students.
Laurier 101 provides exclusive content to you and your supporters to help you learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first year of university, both inside and outside the classroom. The program includes a summer webinar series, mock lectures, course registration worksheets and workshops, academic preparation modules and opportunities to connect with classmates and senior students from your program.
GOAL: Golden Hawk’s Orientation to Accessible Learning is an online program that orients students with a disability to learning at Laurier.
TriAGe helps prepare students who plan to enroll in an entry-level university calculus course by reinforcing fundamental skills in trigonometry, algebra and geometry.
Contact Us
Recruitment & Admissions
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave. W.
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
Telephone: 519-884-0710, ext. 3385
Email: chooselaurier@wlu.ca
Website: www.wlu.ca/future-students
