Overview

Headstart is a half-day program designed to make the transition to university life easier for Laurier's incoming students and their parents or guardians. It's an introduction to life and learning at Laurier. For students, it's an opportunity to learn about:

    * their program and the courses they should take
    * academic expectations
    * the differences between high school and university
    * campus services and resources that can help them make a success of university.

Students will be able to take part in sessions and chat with senior students, faculty and staff about studying at Laurier. They'll also be able to get their student identification card, the Laurier OneCard.

Parents will participate in a special parent transition program that provides an overview of what their students will be experiencing as a university student and how they can support their students, and answers the questions parents have about residence life, orientation week, financial aid, etc.

Other activities include tours of the campus, some of our residence buildings, and an information fair offering more information about our campus.

Sessions begin at 9:00 am on program days. Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes in advance in order to get signed in and ready for the day. Specific details will be e-mailed to registered students prior to program days.