Join us at Laurier

Becoming 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

Undergraduate Admissions Toolkit International Admissions Toolkit Graduate Admissions Toolkit

Steps to Apply

Undergraduate Admissions ToolkitInternational Admissions ToolkitGraduate Admissions Toolkit

Laurier’s innovative programming is the reason you apply, but our exceptional student experience is the reason why your years here will change your life.

Wilfrid Laurier University

Read our latest news releases and the stories that define us.

It's hard to explain what it means to be a Golden Hawk without meeting us in person.

Visit Us

Laurier entrepreneurs are real-world ready with the support of the LaunchPad program.

Read the Story

Your stay in residence will be one of the most memorable aspects of your university career.

Learn More

Our Laurier 101 incoming student support program prepares you for starting university.

Learn More

Experiential learning the focus of C3 Innovation Labs' year-end showcase.

Read the Story

Strategies for success from Laurier's honour roll students.

Read More

Students run the show in Opera Laurier’s twist on Cinderella.

Read the Story

Climate change will have devastating effects on our water – and the systems that rely on it.

Read the Special Feature

Laurier's award-winning athletics and recreation programming has something for everyone.

Read More
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LAURIER BY THE NUMBERS
  • 107
    107age of the institution
  • 250
    250clubs and groups
  • 100,000+
    100,000+alumni worldwide
  • 22
    22varsity sports teams
  • 3,000
    3,000student volunteer positions
  • 4,000+
    4,000+students participate in o-week
  • 19,500+
    19,500+students
  • 110+
    110+programs
Instagram (Disclaimer)
  • It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Leanne Holland Brown, dean of students for the Waterloo campus, passed away Wednesday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leanne was a beloved colleague and generous friend who helped and supported many students and co-workers during her years at Laurier. She was a loving and compassionate individual who embodied the Laurier spirit and sense of community. Leanne enriched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her, and she will be deeply missed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supports are available to all within the Laurier community. For more information see link in bio. on Thursday 25th of April 2019 at 09:34:37 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Music is inseparable from the space in which it is performed, and music with a vision lives most powerfully in a space that reflects that vision. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our vision @lauriermusic – a world-class, diverse, inclusive, music program built on immersive learning, caring relationships and engagement with the wider community – requires a building that welcomes everyone in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ With your help, we are going to renovate and expand our current music building, transforming it into a vastly-improved space for teaching, practising, rehearsing and performing. ⠀⠀⠀ Help launch the Making Space for Music campaign at a special gala May 14! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more: give.wlu.ca/music ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford @laurieralumni on Wednesday 24th of April 2019 at 10:00:31 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Water: We drink it. We swim in it. We farm with it. We waste it. Canadians use a lot of water, but we have less of it than you think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Research from Laurier is informing – and preparing – Canadians about the changes that may lie ahead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dive deeper | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WaterScience EarthDay #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierStory @LaurierGlobalStudies @wluindigenous @lauriergreen on Monday 22nd of April 2019 at 10:35:33 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Happy long weekend, Golden Hawks! ������ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just a reminder: All university campuses and locations will be closed for Good Friday, reopening Monday morning. The @laurierlibrary will reopen Saturday. ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Thursday 18th of April 2019 at 01:59:08 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛🐣
  • Stay Golden, Hawks! April ☔️= May ��☺️ ⠀⠀⠀ #LaurierLove #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford @weathernetwork on Monday 15th of April 2019 at 01:14:54 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    🌼
  • Then & now. ���� ⠀⠀⠀ Even as our campuses grow, we’ll always have that small community feel. ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @laurier.archives for this shot of the Waterloo campus in 1963 and in 2015. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 9th of April 2019 at 02:18:05 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Laurier researcher Jennifer Baltzer and her students are working on projects in the Northwest Territories that aim to ask - and answer - questions about the global impact of climate warming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn more | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierStory on Thursday 4th of April 2019 at 04:11:11 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • WLU, the place for you. ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @laurier.archives for this photo from a 1970 Waterloo Lutheran University booklet. In 1973, the university was renamed Wilfrid Laurier University. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Laurier #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 2nd of April 2019 at 03:37:18 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Good morning, Golden Hawks! �� Thanks to @rideion for letting us share this pic of the �� ION (The Region of Waterloo's rapid transit service) testing in front of the Faculty of Social Work in Kitchener! #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Kitchener #Waterloo #Brantford on Tuesday 26th of March 2019 at 09:30:50 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
    🐥 🚈
  • Tomorrow is National Puppy Day! Send us pics of your puppy Hawks today, and we may repost! ☺️ Thanks for posing in your Laurier gear, Wendel! #NationalPuppyDay #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Friday 22nd of March 2019 at 11:30:41 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
  • Who's enjoying the longer days and beautiful sunsets?! ���� #FirstDayofSpring #LaurierLove #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford on Wednesday 20th of March 2019 at 09:45:21 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • We ���� seeing all the pics of future Golden Hawks! �� ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @sarah.marguerita for letting us share this sweet �� of Miles in his Laurier sweater! ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierLove #FutureGoldenHawk #WilfridLaurierUniversity @wlu_bookstore #Waterloo #Brantford @laurieralumni on Monday 11th of March 2019 at 02:55:52 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛🐣 📸
  • Happy International Women's Day, Golden Hawks!���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ “It is my hope that on March 8 – and every day – we can be inspired by the stories of those who have pushed for progress,” said Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy in her keynote address at the 2nd @laurieralumni International Women's Day luncheon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read the full address | Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀ #IWD2019 #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford on Friday 8th of March 2019 at 02:16:53 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Laurier for life ���� ⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @finestitches for letting us repost this ��! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #LaurierLove #Waterloo #Brantford @wlu_bookstore on Monday 4th of March 2019 at 11:25:14 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛 📸
  • One more week until March Break Open House! ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀ We can’t wait to welcome all of our future Golden Hawks to the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out why Laurier continues to be ranked No.1 in student satisfaction by meeting us in person during the @lauriermusic Open House March 8, the Waterloo campus Open House March 9 and the Brantford campus Open House March 13. ⠀⠀⠀ Haven’t received an offer yet? Meet with our admissions team at our Open Houses to have your application reviewed one-on-one. If you meet the admission requirements, you could receive an offer of admission on the spot! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve already received your offer, we can answer any questions you have about accepting and maintaining your offer of admission. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find all event info at wlu.ca. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford #LaurierLove #Laurier2023 on Friday 1st of March 2019 at 04:42:43 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Don’t just sit there. ��‍♂️��‍♀️��‍♂️��‍♀️or check out our amazing varsity teams like Top 10 team @wlu_mbball tomorrow night at the Athletic Complex on the Waterloo campus! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The @laurierbrantfordgoldenhawks Laurier Brantford YMCA and the @wluathletics Athletic Complex are hubs of activities for all Golden Hawks to get active and get involved! ⠀⠀⠀ Find out more about Athletics and Recreation at Laurier at laurierathletics.com. ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #LaurierGoldenHawks #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Brantford #Waterloo @wlurecreation on Tuesday 26th of February 2019 at 04:48:37 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    🏃🧘🏊🧗
  • To all our Golden Hawks studying, reading and working on campus this Reading Week, you can do it! ������ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to the @laurier.archives for this program cover from a Waterloo Lutheran University men’s basketball game against the University of Waterloo Dec. 1966. ⠀⠀⠀ #WeAreHAWKS #Laurier #LaurierLove #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford @wluathletics @laurierbrantfordgoldenhawks @wlurecreation on Wednesday 20th of February 2019 at 11:55:46 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
    🐥💜💛
  • Happy Reading Week! We ���� this shot of the Waterloo campus @laurierlibrary! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How will you be spending your Reading Week? Tell us in the comments below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just a reminder: Laurier’s campuses and locations are closed on Monday for Family Day, reopening Tuesday morning. ⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford #LaurierLove on Friday 15th of February 2019 at 10:16:55 AM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Happy Valentine’s Day, Golden Hawks! ���� ⠀⠀⠀ We asked students what they love about Laurier, read what they had to say at wlu.ca. ⠀⠀⠀ Share your #LaurierLove today with our stickers! Search #LaurierLove in GIPHY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #Laurier2023 #WilfridLaurierUniversity #Waterloo #Brantford #LaurierGoldenHawks on Thursday 14th of February 2019 at 04:38:00 PM by wilfridlaurieruni
    💜💛
  • Closure notice: Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses and Kitchener and Toronto locations are closed Feb. 12 due to predicted severe winter weather conditions throughout Tuesday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For weather updates visit wlu.ca. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Laurier #wilfridlaurieruniversity #Waterloo #Brantford @laurier.to on Tuesday 12th of February 2019 at 07:02:30 AM by wilfridlaurieruni