Studying & Academics
Where can I get my textbooks for the year?
Waterloo: Laurier Bookstore
Brantford: Stedman Community Bookstore
More info and how to order at: students.wlu.ca/services-and-spaces/textbooks-and-course-materials/
Will residence be offered during the 2020/21 school year?
Yes it will be. There are appropriate safety measures being put in place and every student will get their own bedroom.
More info at: students.wlu.ca/student-life/residence/assets/resources/covid-19-residence-updates.html
Is there a wellness centre on campus?
Yes,
The Waterloo wellness centre is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
The Brantford wellness centre is open from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm.
For more info, visit:
students.wlu.ca/wellness-and-recreation/health-and-wellness/
What is Academic Integrity?
Academic integrity involves following sound ethical, moral, and honest principles in your scholarly work. When you act with integrity, you know that your work is your own, that you earned the grades you received.
What does LOCUS stand for?
Laurier Off-Campus University Students
What is the name of Laurier's mascot?
Midas
What is the Career Centre?
The Career Centre helps students at all stages/years (from first year to final year, undergraduate and graduate, from "I know what I want to do with my career" to "I have no idea what I want to do with my career").
What does OSAP stand for?
Ontario Student Assistance Program
What does MaSt stand for?
Mathematics & Statistics Learning Support
What does DH stand for?
Dining Hall
What is the name of the athletic facilities on each campus?
Waterloo - Athletic Centre
Brantford - Brantford YMCA
What is co-op?
Co-operative education, a form of work-integrated learning, is a model of education that integrates and alternates your academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to your academic and personal goals.
What is your OneCard used for?
What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising can help you navigate your program, overcome academic challenges and help plan your future – both academically and professionally.
What does CSEDI stand for?
Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What is the Special Constable Service?
They are effectively police officers that serve the Laurier community.
More info: students.wlu.ca/wellness-and-recreation/safety/special-constable-service/
What is your LER?
LER stands for Laurier Experience Record, and it keeps track of:
Where can I find my program requirements?
MyDegree and the Academic Calendar
What does ALC stand for?
Accessible Learning Centre
Who is the Dean of Students for each campus?
Waterloo - Kate McCrae Bristol
Brantford - Adam Lawrence
Where can I get after-hours/urgent medical care?
Waterloo: St. Mary's General Hospital or Grand River Hospital
Brantford: Brantford General Hospital
What is the name of Laurier's entrepreneurial program?
LaunchPad
Locations: Waterloo - Communitech Data Hub & Accelerator Centre
Brantford - Community Innovation Hub
What does VOE stand for?
Verification of Enrolment