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Join us at Laurier

Being a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams – it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.

STEPS TO APPLY

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STEPS TO APPLY

Undergraduate Admissions ToolkitInternational Admissions ToolkitGraduate Admissions Toolkit

Future Students

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    What Sets Laurier Apart

    Hear what students feel sets Laurier apart — you will want to come see for yourself.

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    Find Your Perfect Program

    Discover what you're looking for: browse our 100+ academic programs and find the one that's right for you.

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    Get Involved

    Out-of-class activities are a huge part of the Laurier experience – the clubs you participate in, the community service activities you pitch in for, even the intramural sports you compete in play a huge role in shaping your future. Learn all the ways you can gain invaluable extracurricular experience.

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    Learn From Award-Winning Professors

    Our faculty are leaders in their fields – but they always put students first. You’ll meet professors here who will literally change your life.

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    Research Your Passion

    Laurier offers many opportunities for you to be involved in faculty research, or conduct research of your own. So go ahead: do something new and change the world.

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    You Belong at Laurier

    With more than 19,000 students, Laurier could be considered a large university. But you'd never know it. The minute you step foot on one of our campuses, you'll feel like you've come home. Our close-knit community environment will make you feel like you belong right away, so you can focus on learning and growing as a person.

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Wilfrid Laurier University has been known for academic excellence for more than 105 years. But in-class learning is only part of the equation. Putting knowledge to work in the real world is a hallmark of the Laurier experience, and it’s something employers value in our graduates. Co-op work terms, work-study programs, and community service-learning opportunities are designed to help our students relate what they learn in the classroom to what they experience outside of it.

Our students graduate with experience that prepares them for success throughout their lives.

No matter how you choose to live your Laurier experience, you’re a Golden Hawk, which means you’re part of a tight-knit, supportive community that knows how to aim high, work hard, and take advantage of some truly amazing opportunities to make a difference.

Ask any of our 93,000+ graduates and they’ll tell you that their experience at Laurier helped to shape the people they are today.

They are Laurier. Now it’s your turn.

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Come Visit Us!

It's hard to explain what it means to be a Golden Hawk without meeting us in person. No matter which of our campuses you tour, once you come you'll immediately feel this "community" we keep talking about.

Programs

Whether you study in Brantford or Waterloo, our programs are designed to put you in charge of your university career. You can combine majors and minors, pursue a double degree, enter a joint program with another institution, or enhance your degree with an option – or not. In any case, your education is yours to shape.

Cost and Financial Aid

A university education is a big investment, so take some time to get to know the resources that will make an investment in you: Our Student Awards Office will work side-by-side with you to maximize the support you get, either through scholarships, awards, government loans or bursaries.

How to Apply

Undergraduate applications are filed through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). For more details about admission requirements, follow the links below:

Learn More about Laurier

Chances are, you’ve never applied to university before. (And if you’re a graduate student, well, you probably haven’t applied to grad school.) We get it. Contact us and ask us whatever you want:

Laurier @Home Webinars
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Choosing a university can be a tough decision for both parents and students. To help you through this process, we've created several online chat sessions that will allow you to connect with us, ask questions, and learn more about Laurier.


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Funding and Scholarships
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We offer competitive guaranteed funding for all eligible students enrolled in full-time graduate studies.


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We offer enhanced entrance scholarships — learn how you can receive funding in your senior years.


Getting Involved
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If all your learning is getting done in class, you’re not at Laurier. Volunteer work, campus clubs, leadership programs, studying abroad, co-op work experience – they’re all an integral part of how we extend the classroom into the real world.


Learn how to get involved
LAURIER BY THE NUMBERS
  • 105
    105age of the institution
  • 200
    200clubs and groups
  • 100,000+
    100,000+alumni worldwide
  • 18
    18varsity sports teams
  • 3,000
    3,000WLUSU volunteer positions
  • 4,376
    4,376students participated in o-week
  • 19,000+
    19,000+students
  • 110+
    110+programs
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