As a Laurier student (otherwise known as a Golden Hawk), you can count on three things: an excellent education, a welcoming community and a meaningful career in your future. Enter a hands-on academic environment ready to inspire you to be the best version of you, through real-world experience and diverse learning opportunities with Canada's best professors.

Whether you're excitedly waiting for applications to open this fall or you're still trying to find the perfect fit for you, there's a place for you at Laurier. We're contributing to a future that's filled with possibilities and purpose - one where a whole community can be inspired together. You in?

From Science to Music, Business to Education and more, Laurier's campuses are home to over 80 undergraduate programs. Once you've picked a major to support your career goals, you can make your degree experience your own by adding an option or minor, applying for a paid co-op opportunity, or getting involved in research alongside faculty. Whether you already know which program you are applying to or need some time to figure it out, we're here to help you design a degree experience that's just right for you.

All of our residence buildings are on or very near campus, which makes getting to class on time really easy, even when you sleep in. It also means you'll have convenient access to coffee, food and the library for those late-night study sessions.

We guarantee residence* on our Waterloo and Brantford campuses to all undergraduate students attending a postsecondary institution for the first time. To be eligible for the residence guarantee, your application needs to be received, including payment of your non-refundable $600 deposit by June 2, 2025 at 11:59p.m.

Rooms are assigned based on preference and availability. You can request to live with a friend; otherwise, we'll do our best to pair you with a roommate who has habits similar to yours.

*While Laurier endeavours to honour its residence guarantee, the University will not be liable for any failure or delay in providing residential accommodation when such failure arises out of any cause or causes beyond its reasonable control. Learn more about our Residence Guarantee.

Get a sneak peek! See our residence buildings on our interactive campus maps and view videos of all our residence room interiors.

• Waterloo Residence Buildings
• Brantford Residence Buildings

Laurier has partnered with Places4Students.com, an off-campus housing website that specializes in providing students, schools and landlords with a quality rental property listing service. To view available rental property listings, roommate and sublet listings, visit:

• Brantford Off-Campus Housing
• Waterloo Off-Campus Housing
• Milton Off-Campus Housing

Students studying on the Waterloo campus may wish to visit Ezra-Bricker Student Apartments to assist in their search for off-campus rental accommodations. Ezra-Bricker Student Apartments has a number of properties that are close to the campus and owned by Laurier, but managed by Campus Living Centres.

Just because you're living off campus or staying at home, that doesn't mean you should be cut off from the action. You can still enjoy all the benefits that a residence community offers by joining LOCUS (Laurier Off-Campus University Students), which provides off-campus students with academic, social and personal support to ensure that you won't miss out on Laurier's complete student experience.

On the Waterloo campus, fitness and recreation facilities are available to all students, and access to the campus fitness centres is included in tuition. The Athletic Complex in Waterloo includes an Olympic-size pool, a triple gymnasium, dance studios, a climbing wall, and a large fitness centre. Outside, Alumni Field offers a full-sized, FIFA-certified, artificial surface for both intramurals and club teams. University Stadium is home to Golden Hawk football, soccer, rugby and lacrosse.

For information about programming, schedules, recreational sports and more, visit the Laurier Recreation website.

At the varsity sports level, there are 13 different varsity sports, for men and women, and every team (except football) holds open tryouts each year. Laurier has earned eight straight Outstanding Intramural Achievement Awards from the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association. Get social and participate in one or more of our 775 intramural teams across 22 different sports.

The Laurier Brantford YMCA has an aquatics centre with a two-tank pool, a double and a single gym, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment and Wi-Fi capabilities for fitness programs, three studios, multi-purpose spaces, and a lounge for Laurier students. Access to the YMCA is included in student fees.

For information about programming, schedules, recreational sports and more, visit the Laurier Brantford YMCA website.

Whether you're a casual gym user, a high-performance varsity athlete, or you just want to cheer the purple and gold to victory, check out laurierathletics.com.

Intramurals and extramurals are great options for both the competitively or recreationally inclined. You can register with a group of your friends or meet new friends by registering on your own and being matched with a team.

For information on each league, including times, location and registration fees, visit:

• Waterloo intramurals
• Brantford intramurals
• Brantford extramurals

If you are looking for student-run programs, check out the sport clubs offered in both Waterloo and Brantford:

• Waterloo club directory
• Brantford club directory

Make the most out of your Laurier experience by joining a club. With more than 250 student-led clubs and associations - and the ability to start your own - there are endless opportunities to find a group that shares your interests.

Through Your Students' Union, you can explore active clubs, learn how to start a club, get event approval and more.

In Waterloo, the Robert Langen Art Gallery is the university's visual arts centre and develops exhibitions, artist lectures and arts-related events with a variety of practitioners. The Maureen Forrester Recital Hall is the main performance space for Laurier's Faculty of Music and regularly presents performances and concerts for the Laurier community. Laurier International provides a variety of cultural programming and events, such as Diwali and Lunar New Year celebrations. The various student-led clubs and associations also offer a variety of social and cultural activities.

In the community, you can explore one of Waterloo Region's many museums, visit historical buildings each September during Doors Open, take part in a historic tour or visit St. Jacob's Market, home of the country's largest farmers' market.

In Brantford, there are a variety of culturally-focused student-led clubs and organizations active on the Brantford campus, as well as cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Lunar New Year and the annual Multicultural Gala. Students are encouraged to share and celebrate their culture and support is available from a variety of departments.

Advising and support services are available to all students at Laurier. Many of these services are available virtually or in-person depending on your campus. Student success programs include assistance with mathematics, study skills and writing development, and are delivered in small group settings or through one-on-one consultations. Academic advising is available to help students navigate their program, overcome academic challenges and to help plan for the future, both academically and professionally. The Accessible Learning Centre provides support to students with documented disabilities to help them reach their full academic potential. Through Laurier International, International Student Advisors are available to assist students with immigration needs, academic transition, and cultural transition and engagement.

The Student Wellness Centre provides all students with physical, mental and emotional wellness support, and offers programs that focus on overall student wellbeing, including nutrition, exercise and sleep. The Special Constable Service prioritizes student safety with 24-hour campus patrols and video surveillance of many campus buildings. The Foot Patrol program, offered on both Brantford and Waterloo campuses, is provided by student volunteers and ensures students get home safely. The SAFEHawk app connects students with Special Constables and Foot Patrol, as well as provides other safety and wellness information.

The Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CSEDI) works to cultivate a culture on campus that respects and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and social justice in all aspects of Laurier, from classrooms to residence communities. CSEDI provides support, education and spaces for students to find community and engage with EDI initiatives.

University life is an exciting time, but it can also bring new challenges and changes. No matter what you encounter, from the moment you accept your offer until you graduate and beyond, we've got the support and services you need.

Laurier has exchange agreements with 70 institutions in 25 countries around the world, and qualifying students can study abroad for a semester or a year. Students can also study abroad through faculty-led programs abroad, which are short-term international excursions led by Laurier faculty. In addition, there are other internships designed to facilitate leadership development and interculture appreciation in within various programs.

Lecture halls and classrooms, living arrangements and food options, workout spaces and lifestyle supports: it's all part of your Laurier experience, living and learning as a life-long Golden Hawk.

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