About
At Wilfrid Laurier University, community is at the core of who we are and what we do. No matter which program you choose, you will experience the welcoming, supportive, student-focused community we are known for the moment you set foot on campus.
The Waterloo campus, home to nearly 17,000 undergraduate students and 6 different faculties, spans 1 large city block, so you are always just steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot.
The Brantford campus, home to around 2,500 undergraduate students, has transformed the downtown core of the City of Brantford into a thriving student community, where former post offices are now student residences, movie theatres are lecture halls and banks are study spaces.
Conveniently located in the Greater Toronto Area, our new Milton campus gives you the option to study close to home with a comfortable learn-work-live lifestyle. As of fall 2024, Laurier Milton offers Computer Science and Psychology programs, with plans to introduce additional industry-leading programs in the years to come.
We encourage you and your family to experience Laurier for yourselves. We cannot wait to welcome you to our community!
Programs
Choose a field that you love – something that fuels your drive to make a difference. Then choose a program that will get you there. We have 100+ programs across 10 faculties and schools and 2 affiliated institutions.
Key Dates
Admission Requirements
Group A Admission Requirements
If you are a Group A applicant, admission is based on your top six 4U/M courses.
- For some programs, we include your required courses when we calculate your admission average (refer to your program page).
- A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs) is required.
- All required courses listed in your program’s admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
- To maintain your offer of admission and begin studying at Laurier, you must obtain your Ontario Secondary School Diploma and meet all the conditions outlined in your official offer of admission.
Group B Admission Requirements
Other Admission Requirements
Supporting Documents
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
Getting a university education is an important investment in your future, but it can be daunting when you consider the total cost. That is why we are here to help.
We offer funding opportunities for your first year and beyond, including automatic entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Take advantage of our money management supports and you’ll be on your way to good financial health.
Offers of Admission
Accessibility Services
The Accessible Learning Centre (ALC) facilitates access to the learning environment for students with disabilities of all kinds.
With personalized accommodation supports and services, the ALC works directly with students, instructors and campus partners to remove barriers and enable equitable academic access and participation.
Visit our ALC registration page for information about registering, including documentation requirements and timelines.
If you believe you would benefit from accommodations, we recommend you connect with the ALC as soon as you accept your offer to Laurier to get the conversation started.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of our core values, and understand that the effective creation and dissemination of new knowledge must take place in an academic community that recognizes the dignity and value of each of its students, staff and faculty members.
Our Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion works to cultivate a culture on campus that respects and promotes EDI and social justice in all aspects of Laurier – from classrooms to residence communities.
Residence
At our Waterloo and Brantford campuses, guaranteed first-year residence is a key way Golden Hawks connect, grow and settle into university life.
Our residence buildings are more than just a place to sleep and study. Living in residence gives you lots of opportunities to get involved, both across campus and within your building, which can support a quicker, easier transition to university.
Immerse yourself in a community of support from your first day at Laurier, where staff and upper-year students are committed to your personal growth, development and safety.
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Contact
Recruitment & Admissions
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave. W.
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
Telephone: 548-889-8888
Email: chooselaurier@wlu.ca
Website: www.wlu.ca/future-students