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Welcome! 2015
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You’re a Golden Hawk now! Congratulations! Your hard work has earned you a place at our table – we hope you’ll accept the offer to join us at Laurier for an unparalleled student experience. Our close-knit community environment will make you feel like you belong here right away, so you can focus on learning and growing as a person. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Laurier family in September.
Contents Next steps Academic Services & Support Outside the classroom Athletics & Recreation
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Residence Meal plans Money matters City information
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Imp ortant date s Monday, April 13 MONDAY, May 4
First date to log in to LORIS and register for courses at loris.wlu.ca.
Monday, June 1 11:59 pm
Deadline to accept your offer of admission online at ouac.on.ca.
Monday, June 1 11:59 pm
Deadline to submit the online residence application with deposit at resapplication.com/wlu.
Friday, July 24 LATE JULY Mid- to late-August SEPTEMBER 6–7
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Deadline to apply for Entrance Bursaries online at chooselaurier.ca/onlineviewing.
Deadline for students to submit a Residence Parking Permit Application. Entrance Scholarships are finalized. Fall term fees due. Residence move-in days. Orientation Week begins for first-year students.
Next steps
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ACCEPT YOUR OFFER Go to ouac.on.ca and select an application (either OUAC 101 or OUAC 105). Follow the “Online Application� link. Log in with your OUAC reference number, PIN/password and follow the instructions. A confirmation number will be generated upon proper submission of your acceptance. Please print the confirmation screen for your records. You must confirm your offer with OUAC by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015 to proceed with your registration. Once you confirm your offer from Laurier, an email account will be created for you. Laurier will email this information to the address provided on your OUAC application. Your Laurier email account is to be used for all correspondence with us.
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Apply for residence and parking Visit resapplication.com/wlu.
Residence applications are completed online and must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015 to guarantee your spot in residence. You can apply for a residence parking permit at the same time as you apply for residence. Or, visit chooselaurier.ca/admissions-toolkits/undergraduate click on Step 3: Accept your Offer and select Parking on Campus from the left navigation for more information. The deadline to apply for a permit is July 24, 2015. Notification of parking status will be emailed to your MyLaurier email account. Non-residence students can apply for a permit online beginning March 9, 2015. The deadline to apply is August 7, 2015.
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ENROL IN HEADSTART For registration information, visit chooselaurier.ca/admissions-toolkits/undergraduate click on Step 3: Accept your Offer and select Headstart from the left navigation. When you come to Laurier for your Headstart session, bring your Offer of Admission, government-issued photo identification and registration information (see next step). While Headstart offers sessions to assist you in course selection and registration, you do not need to wait until you attend Headstart to begin choosing your courses. Course selection for first-year students begins on May 4, 2015.
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REGISTER FOR COURSES After accepting your Offer of Admission through OUAC (see Step 1), you will receive registration information from Laurier. Log in to LORIS (Laurier Online Registration and Information System) at loris.wlu.ca beginning May 4, 2015. Enter your Laurier student ID number (indicated on your Offer of Admission) and your PIN number (your default PIN is your date of birth, MMDDYY). You will be asked to reset your PIN the first time you log in.
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Obtain your OneCard You will have your photo taken for your OneCard when you attend Headstart and you will receive it on the spot. You can also visit the OneCard office during their office hours in the summer or on move-in day to have your photo taken and obtain your card. To receive your card, you must bring a government-issued photo ID and a detailed student schedule print-out (available at loris.wlu.ca). Students must be registered in at least one class in order to get their OneCard. 3
Need assistance? Dean of Students, Leanne Holland Brown, is committed to creating conditions that support your success at Laurier. If your personal or academic life needs a supportive boost, you can connect with Leanne about financial matters, health issues or anything else affecting your Laurier experience. Whatever the reason - Leanne is here to help. To explore what services Laurier has to offer visit
wlu.ca/studentservices.
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Academic Services & Support We are committed to providing a variety of services to ensure your success while you’re at Laurier. There will be new academic expectations at university, very different from high school, along with a different learning environment. Laurier offers services to help you deal with all these changes, to ensure you have access to support if you need it. Academic Advising Academic advisors can help you develop a plan to achieve your academic goals. Whether you have questions about choosing your courses, you want to change your major or you just want some advice, they are ready and willing to help. Career Development If you need help with your resumÊ, cover letter, interview preparation, career planning, or finding employment opportunities on- and off-campus, a Career Consultant at the Career Development Centre will be happy to assist you. One-on-one and drop-in appointments are available to meet your needs.
Centre for Student Success If you want to improve your academic success in the classroom, the Centre for Student Success is THE place to go on campus. Strengthen your understanding of fundamental math concepts at the Mathematics Assistance Centre; learn study strategies and develop note-taking skills at the Study Skills & Supplemental Instruction Centre; get assistance with understanding assignments and feedback on drafts at the Writing Centre; develop a plan to achieve your academic goals at Central Academic Advising; if you have a diagnosed disability, the Accessible Learning Centre will assist you in reaching your full academic potential.
For more information, and to view the variety of services that we offer to students, visit wlu.ca/academics/academic-services
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Outside the classroom Laurier offers many opportunities to further your learning by mixing in-class experiences with extracurricular involvement. Put theory into practice through a variety of activities like co-op work terms, volunteering with organizations that you are passionate about, or participating in a community service-learning placement.
EXAMPLES OF CLUBS ON THE WATERLOO CAMPUS
Co-Curricular Record The Co-Curricular Record is an official document that acknowledges your participation in activities that are not for academic credit, but contribute to your learning. This document is an excellent addition to your transcript when applying for jobs after graduation!
Acts of Random Kindness (ARK)
The Student Leadership Centre This centre was created to support your leadership learning and development. Not only does it house a wide variety of resources to help you grow your skills, but it also offers workshops, seminars and personal consultations with Leadership Ambassadors to direct you
SOS (Laurier Students Offering Support)
to opportunities within Laurier. Laurier International Laurier International offers opportunities to study, volunteer and work abroad. What could be better than earning credit while participating in an exchange program in one of 28 countries? WLUSU campus clubs There are more than 175 clubs and associations across our campuses, bringing like-minded people together to share their passion for anything from arts and business, to religion and culture. wlusu.com
WLU Film Society Pre-Medical Society WLU Cupcake Club
WLU Chess Club SAME (Student Association of Music Educators) The Vegan and Vegetarian Association Medieval Students’ Society Laurier Visual Arts Club (LVAC) Habitat for Humanity (H4H) Hawkapella Laurier Starcraft Team Council for Social Justice Laurier Salsa Club Fashion N Motion Laurier Comic Book Association (LCBA) Laurier Believe 4 Kids
Laurier Believe 4 Kids
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Athletics & Recreation Laurier offers a very popular intramural program. In fact, last year more than 8,000 students participated in a variety of intramural sports to keep their bodies as active as their minds. With options as diverse as ultimate frisbee, squash and dodgeball, there’s a sport for everyone.
EXAMPLES OF intramural SPORTS Ball Hockey Basketball
Facilities Laurier also provides students access to some of the best facilities in the county. The newly updated Athletic Complex is a 20,000 sq.ft state-of-the-art fitness facility, complete with cardio and strengthtraining equipment. It also houses a triple-court gymnasium, physical therapy room, air-conditioned squash courts, an indoor climbing wall and many multi-purpose/fitness classrooms. The 50-metre pool has also been recently updated to offer a better swimming experience. Alumni Field is directly in front of the Athletic Complex and offers a full-sized, artificial surface, providing space in the middle of campus for students to engage in interuniversity and intramural sports as well as spontaneous play. Visit laurierathletics.com.
Dodgeball
Varsity sports If you are a competitive athlete, and want to be a part of the interuniversity program at Laurier, call the Hawk desk at 519.884.0710 x3803 for more information.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
European Handball Flag Football Ice Hockey Innertube Waterpolo Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Competitive Squash Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Bootcamp Core
Baseball (M)
Hockey
Basketball
Lacrosse (W)
Cheerleading
Indoor Middle Distance
Cross Country
Rugby
Step
Curling
Soccer
Swimfit
Football (M)
Swimming
Golf
M-Men’s
W-Women’s
Cyclefit Pilates
Yoga Zumba
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Home 2.0
Bring your toothbrush RESIDENCE So, you’re going to study at Laurier for the next few years. Want to live here too? To be guaranteed a place in residence, you must complete the online application and submit it, with a non-refundable deposit, to the Residence Office by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2015. To fill in the application, visit resapplication.com/wlu. Rooms are assigned based on preference (indicated on the application) and availability. We do everything we can to ensure that students sharing rooms are compatible — that’s why the application form asks about your personal habits and preferences. If you’d like to share a room with a friend, we’ll also try to accommodate your request. When filling out your residence applications, be sure that each of you indicates each other as a preferred roommate, and that you select the same residence style and room type preferences.
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Living and learning Residence Learning Communities (RLCs) provide first-year students with the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and gain a deeper understanding of classroom activities through themed residence environments. They include: Business and Economics Faculty of Science Glocal: Think Global, Act Local In(nova)tion: Exploring Entrepreneurship La Casa Espanola
La Maison Francaise Scholar’s Hall Signer Songwriter The Reel World: Film & English Studies Vimy Hall: Canadian War Memory
Each community embarks on an eight-month journey that focuses on engaging students in their passions, programs and community and inspires them to follow a path that leads to personal and professional success.
Residence is guaranteed to all first-year students. This is for all undergraduate students entering first-year studies for the first time. Applications and deposits must be received before June 1, 2015. Students with a midterm admission average of 90% or higher are also guaranteed their choice of building style and room type, space permitting.
For more information, visit chooselaurier.ca/residence. Roll up your sleeves There’s no better way to meet people and feel like you are a part of the community than by volunteering on one of the residence councils. Students involved in House Councils plan and manage academic and social activities for their residence. What the House Councils do for each residence building, the Waterloo Residence Council does across all Laurier residences. Members work to create a healthy residence community through events and leadership development.
LIVING OFF CAMPUS? For those students who choose to live off campus, we have a program called LOCUS (Laurier Off-Campus University Students) that functions as a “virtual residence,” offering off-campus students all of the support and fun of residence life...without the building! For more information, visit chooselaurier.ca/residence and click on Off-Campus Students.
You can also participate in any one of the following councils: Arts Laurier Diversity Council Residence Athletic Council Stainability Council Upgrade Council
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What’s in your suitcase? I bet you’re wondering what you should pack? Residence rooms come fully equipped with a bed frame, mattress, garbage can and a desk for studying. But you’ll want to add your own personality to your space—after all, this is likely your first home away from home. Here are some suggestions for bringing your space to life:
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Extra mustard, please MEAL PLANS Meal plans can be purchased by any student at Laurier, but they are mandatory for those who live in residence. Meal plans are included on your OneCard, and come in four sizes, from “light eater” to “freedom,” depending on how much you typically eat. There is a special small plan available for those who live in an apartment-style residence, but you are also able to upgrade to a full meal plan, if you choose. Plans have dollars allotted to the Fresh Food Company in the main dining hall, and dollars allotted to the food service outlets on campus.
Our Fresh Food Company in the main dining hall offers an allyou-can-eat structure for three meal periods a day. Our chefs create weekly rotating menus featuring items such as all-day omelettes, homemade stone-fired pizzas, burgers, sushi, salads, pastas and more. Our team takes pride in creating healthy menu items that fit a variety of dietary constraints. We have a dedicated vegetarian station and several gluten-free items available daily and we can accommodate most food allergies and restrictions.
Freedom | $4,800* Unlimited All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $400 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes
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Ultimate | $4,600* 375 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $500 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes Hearty Eater | $4,285* 310 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $750 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes (averages 11 meals/wk for an academic year) Light Eater | $4,141* 230 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $1,050 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes (averages 8 meals/wk for an academic year)
There are also some restaurants off campus that will accept your OneCard as payment. International News Williams Fresh Cafe East Side Mario’s (University Ave)
Pizza Pizza Songkuza Veritas Cafe
There are so many places to eat right on campus!
Apartment Comfort Plan | $1,714** $1,714 Flex Dollars *Plus an additional $50 university levy **Plus an additional $20 university levy Meal plan fees listed are for academic year 20142015. Fees subject to change for 2015-2016. 13
Money matters Laurier’s Student Awards office is committed to helping you maximize the support you receive through loans, scholarships, awards and bursaries. We are committed to ensuring that all students offered admission to Laurier receive the assistance they need to complete their degree.
Laurier Work Study Program This program provides on-campus, part-time work for full-time students. The maximum you may earn is $1,000 per fourmonth term. Apply through the Student Awards office for these in-demand positions.
First-year support While you will be considered for an Entrance Scholarship based on your grades, there are many other scholarships and bursaries available that have nothing to do with your level of achievement. The Student Awards office makes the process easy by having students fill out an online profile through LORIS at loris.wlu.ca to be automatically considered for all scholarship opportunities that fit your program, year of study, particular interests and volunteer experiences.
Other sources of income The Waterloo campus offers plenty of opportunity for parttime employment as a teaching assistant, residence don, computer analyst, telefundraiser or through the hundreds of food service opportunities right on campus. Laurier is also located in a thriving community with a healthy retail and service sector that offers plenty of employment opportunities throughout the year. Depending on your program, the choice to participate in co-op can be lucrative – both from a financial and personal growth standpoint.
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) Roughly one half of all Laurier students are granted government loans through OSAP. Assistance is based on demonstrated financial need and offered in the form of repayable loans or free grants. Loans are interest-free as long as you remain a full-time student. osap.gov.on.ca
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Beyond first-year Financial support continues beyond first-year through incourse scholarships, bursaries and other awards. Some are open to all senior students, while others are tied to a specific faculty or program. Be sure to visit the Student Awards website throughout your time at Laurier for a current list of available opportunities.
Program
2014-2015 Entrance Scholarships†
arts
95.0–100% $20,000*
Music
Business
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000 90.0–94.9% $2,000
85.0–89.9% $750
Tuition† Incidental fees
85.0–89.9% $1,000
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000
85.0–89.9% $750
Kinesiology & Health Sciences program
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000
85.0–89.9% $1,000
Psychology BA & Biology BA
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000
85.0–89.9% $750
All other science programs
95.0–100% $20,000*
90.0–94.9% $2,000
85.0–89.9% $1,250
Honours Economics
Estimated costs to attend Laurier*
$1,013
Books
$950
academic subtotal
$7,943
Residence
$5,420–$7,280
dorm Meal Plan
$4,190–$4,850
4 different options
apartment Meal Plan
$3,534
$1,668 + groceries ($225/month)
80.0–84.9% $750
* INCLUDES PRESIDENT’S GOLD SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to applicants with mid-term or final average entering grades of 95% and over. $5,000 first year (including a $2,000 Entrance Scholarship). Potentially renewable at $5,000 in each senior year to a total value of $20,000. †
$5,980 †
Subject to change.
For more information, visit wlu.ca/studentawards.
Clothing
$500
Travel/ transportation
$600
Personal (entertainment, hair, etc. $250/month)
$2,000
Parking fees
$255
Total approx.
$20,908
* For academic year 2014-2015. Fees subject to increase for 2015-2016. The charts are an estimate only. † Canadian undergraduate BBA tuition fees for first-year students are $7,905 and incidental fees are $1,156.
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Uptown Waterloo
Around town CITY INFORMATION Kitchener-Waterloo is a thriving, culturally diverse community, that is home to the largest Oktoberfest celebration this side of Munich and the birthplace of the world-renowned BlackBerry smartphone. With a population of about 350,000, K-W is small enough to be safe, comfortable and easy to get around, yet big enough to provide most of the services expected of a large city – a great selection of restaurants, a symphony, live theatre, interesting shops, art galleries, parks and an efficient public transit system.
Best place to have a coffee | Death Valley’s Little Brother Best restaurant to have dinner on a budget East Side Mario’s (you can even use your OneCard to pay!) Best wings in town | Morty’s Pub Best patio | Huether Hotel Best area for shopping | Uptown Waterloo Best pizza | Big Kahuna from Campus Pizza
There is an extensive variety of facilities and activities in the community, including walking and hiking trails, golf courses, skating rinks, soccer fields and even a ski hill!
Best sushi | Sushi 99
In between classes and studying, there are plenty of spots to get away for a little down time. Toronto, with all it has to offer, is only an hour away; the United States is two hours south; and the beaches of Lake Huron and Lake Erie are close enough for day trips.
Best place to have a picnic | Waterloo Park
K-W is also home to an international airport offering flights to Ottawa, Western Canada and winter sun destinations. K-W is a very student-friendly community, offering great value restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The opposite list contains a few popular spots to visit while in K-W, according to our students. All locations featured are within walking distance or a short bus ride from our Waterloo campus. explorewaterlooregion.com
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“The Best of” in Waterloo...
Best burger place | The Works Best sandwich shop | Quick Sandwiches
Best place to buy food for a picnic | Vincenzo’s Best place to catch a movie | Princess Cinemas (make sure you get the popcorn!) Best karaoke | Chainsaw
NEED A LIFT? All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the Universal Bus Pass program, meaning you can ride local K-W Transit throughout the term by scanning your OneCard for access.
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ACADEMIC/sUPPORT BUILDINGs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Alumni Hall Arts C Wing Arts E Wing Bricker Academic Building Co-operative Education & Career Development Centre Service Laurier Dining Hall Dr. Alvin Woods Building Fred Nichols Campus Centre John Aird Centre/Recital Hall Library Office of Aboriginal Initiatives Northdale Campus Peters Building Schlegel Centre
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Science Building Science Research Centre Seminary Special Constable Service Future Site of the Global Innovation Exchange Building Theatre Auditorium 202 Regina Street Cold Regions and Water Science
REsIDEncE BuILDInGs 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Bouckaert Hall Residence Bricker Residence Conrad Hall Residence Euler Residence King’s Court Residence King Street Residence Leupold Residence
CAMPus touRs Monday to Thrusday: 9:30 & 11:30 am 1:30 pm
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Little House Residence Macdonald House Residence Spruce Street Apartments University Place Residence Waterloo College Residence Willison Hall Residence
ATHLETIcs 37. 38. 39.
Alumni Field Athletic Complex University Stadium
40. MAIN ENTRANCE 41. PAy & DIsPLAy PARKING
Questions? friday: 9:30 & 11:30 am 1:30 & 3:30 pm
Book online at chooselaurier.ca/tours
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