Transitioning to university-style learning can be a big change. Whether you're coming directly from high school, transferring from another institution or returning to academics after some time away, studying at a Canadian university may feel different from your previous experiences.
Laurier 101 is a campus-wide program that provides exclusive content to you and your supporters to prepare you for the time you’ll spend at Laurier both inside and outside of the classroom.
Arriving on campus at the start of the new school year is such an exciting time. We’ll be there to help you get oriented and we have lots of resources to help you during your entire time at Laurier.
Academic support services, like academic advising, writing services, math support and study skills development help you achieve your academic goals. The Accessible Learning Centre creates personalized plans that support how you learn best.
The Student Wellness Centre has programming and services that will help you maintain and build your physical and mental well-being so you can feel your best. Services are easy to access and provided by on-campus professionals.
Additional services, like Multi-faith resources, the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and an international student health-care plan (UHIP) help ensure you're supported in all ways throughout your degree.
To study at Laurier, you’ll need to have strong proficiency in English to fully benefit from university instruction presented in English.
If you don’t meet our English-language requirements, you can choose to pursue an academic English program offered by one of our education partners, including the Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program available at Wilfrid Laurier University College.
The ATP program is designed to provide undergraduate students with the skills and support you need to excel in your chosen degree program at Laurier and will help you meet your language and academic goals. This program is completed before you begin your studies at Laurier.
English proficiency, both written and oral usage, is essential to pursuing graduate studies at Laurier as well. To find our accepted graduate test scores and how to upload your test results, please visit our Graduate English Proficiency Requirements page.
Choosing a university can be a tough decision for both parents and students, especially when that school is in another country. To help you through this process, we have created online opportunities for you to connect with us, ask questions, and learn more about Laurier.
We invite you to connect with one of our admissions staff members to begin your journey to Laurier!
