Apply for Admission
Thank you for your interest in Wilfrid Laurier University and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Applying for admission to a degree program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies requires the completion of two steps:
- complete our online application;
- assemble and mail the required supplementary materials to the appropriate address (see Application Checklists).
Application deadlines are indicated on each Application Checklist.
You are advised to review the general application guidelines contained in the links below, prior to completing the online application. All programs require the submission of supplementary materials which you must compile and mail to Wilfrid Laurier University by the deadline date. Required supplementary materials and application deadlines vary; review the Application Checklists for details. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact the Graduate Officer of the program to which you are applying, or the Graduate Studies Office.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION ONLINE
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For potential applicants who wish to apply as a General Graduate Student (a qualified individual who wishes to take a graduate-level course for credit, but who does not wish to pursue a graduate degree), please consult the Application Checklist for required materials.
- Admission - Offers
- Application - Mailing Instructions
- Admission - Requirements
- Application - Privacy Declaration
- Application - Applying to More than One Program
- Application - References
- Application - English Language Proficiency
- Application - Test Scores
- Application - Fee
- Application - Transcripts
- Application - International Students
- General - Financial Information
Only offers of admission from the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies are valid. Communication with a program representative or a faculty member does not constitute an offer of admission. Wilfrid Laurier University may revoke an offer of admission and cancel registration for admission if it finds that the applicant has provided false or incomplete information.
Wilfrid Laurier University recognizes that after being newly admitted, some students will encounter unique personal circumstances that represent legitimate reasons for requesting a deferral of admission. The Faculty of Graduate Studies grants deferrals at its discretion, only in highly exceptional cases and on a restricted basis.
Review the policy on deferrals of Offers of Admission.
Review the Application Checklists to ensure you submit all the supporting documents required for admission. Ensure your package is mailed to the correct mailing address for your program. Note: Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Ensure your application package is submitted correctly and promptly.
A list of available graduate programs is located here. Before you apply, ensure you meet the admission requirements and that the program you wish to undertake will meet your academic and career goals. Full admission requirements are outlined in the Graduate Studies Calendar. You should also visit the academic department’s website for further information. A graduate officer is available to answer your questions on each graduate program; a list of these individuals is available here. Entry into the programs, faculties and schools of the university is competitive. Possession of the minimum requirements for entry does not guarantee admission.
Applicants for admission will be asked to read and consent to the following privacy statement: Application information is collected under the authority of the Wilfrid Laurier University Act to administer the university-student relationship. This includes but is not limited to maintaining your academic and ancillary records, contacting you, and others on your behalf, and releasing such information as is appropriate for the operation of the university. Visit our Privacy Co-ordinator's web-page www.wlu.ca (under "Resources") for more examples of potential uses of your personal information. Questions may be directed to the coordinator at privacy@wlu.ca or 519-884-07810, ext 3637.
You may apply for admission to several graduate programs on a single application form. An application fee will be required for each program. Supplementary materials, as outlined in the Application Checklists, must also be forwarded for each program to which you are applying.
References are required and must be written by qualified academic contacts who are able to attest to your academic ability and preparedness for graduate-level work. Some programs require additional references from non-academic, professional contacts. Note that reference forms are produced by the applicant
during the online application process and are customized to include contact information provided by the applicant; blank reference forms are not available as separate .pdf
files. Each reference form must be completed and signed by the referee and submitted in an official envelope (from the referee’s university or company) which has been sealed and signed on the back flap. These should be returned to you (signed and sealed) for you to include in your application package. References are confidential and must not be opened by the applicant.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution where English is the language of instruction are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Official test results must be submitted to Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies directly from the testing agency.
Some programs require tests such as the GMAT or GRE. Test results must be sent to Wilfrid Laurier University directly from the original source. Where available, a photocopy of your results can be included in your application package.
A non-refundable application fee is required for each program to which you are applying. This fee is payable to the Ontario Universities Application Centre by Visa, MasterCard, internet banking, cheque or money order (payable to the “Ontario Universities Application Centre”), at the time you are completing your online application. Applications will not be processed without the application fee. If paying by cheque or money order, you must include your OUAC Reference number. Mail your payment to:
Fees (WLU)
Ontario Universities' Application Centre
170 Research Lane
Guelph ON N1G 5E2
Application fees vary by program, as follows:
- MA/MES/MSc/PhD (Faculty of Arts & Science): $100
- MSW, MMT, PhD (Faculty of Social Work): $125
- MBA, MFin, PhD (Business): $125
International applicants should review the section on International Students and International Credentials. Applicants are advised that it may take several months from the time of admission to the receipt of a study permit and should consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for full details. Students admitted to Wilfrid Laurier University on a Study Permit will be required to present their valid Permit (and temporary resident visa, if applicable) to the Graduate Studies Office to confirm their registration.
Applicants for admission should review the fees and funding associated with graduate study at Wilfrid Laurier University. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient funds are available to pursue the degree. Information concerning tuition and incidental fees, as well as funding opportunities, should be reviewed carefully.
