Ressources pour vous aider à vous préparer à l’université

The Student Wellness Centre is a centralized resource for all student wellness services and support, including physical health services, mental wellness support and counselling. Laurier’s student health care plan covers services provided through appointment and drop-in hours.

Located centrally on the Waterloo campus within steps of student residences and academic buildings.

Figuring out what you want to do after high school graduation is no small decision (but you already knew that).

In some ways, there are more options now than ever with colleges, universities, apprenticeships and entry-level jobs intersecting and overlapping in new ways. Add to that the fact that most job requirements are becoming more open-ended while the job market itself becomes more competitive and the “right” decision seems a lot less clear.

Discover our top 3 reasons why you might want to keep university at the top of your "next steps" list.

Our dedicated team is here to assist international students in maximizing their academic and cultural experiences. We provide personalized support, including immigration advising, orientation programs, academic assistance, and opportunities for cultural exchange, ensuring a smooth transition and successful journey from arrival to graduation.

Math & Statistics Learning Support aids you in the transition from high school to university-level mathematics. Supports include weekly homework sessions, drop-in help, mock tests, exam reviews and diagnostic and review services to refresh your knowledge of fundamental math skills.

Support is provided to students registered at both the Waterloo and the Brantford campuses, with programming offered both remotely and in person on each campus.

Study Skills & Course Support: Enhances your academic life through the promotion of effective learning strategies and study skills that you need to succeed academically. Services include individual and small-group consultations, on-campus, in-class, in-residence and online workshops, and academic success programs for varsity athletes, Indigenous students and academically at-risk students.

Pursuing a university degree is a big decision, especially with factors like family, work and former schooling to consider. But trust us – we're here for you every step of the way. Transfer credits, finances, course selection, campus community, Laurier lingo - we'll make sure you have everything you need to make informed decisions that suit your unique story.

Whether you are levelling up from diploma to degree, broadening your scope with a second field of study, or picking up again after a hiatus from formal education, you belong here and we can’t wait to be inspired together.

TriAGe: Helps prepare you if you plan to enroll in an entry-level university calculus course by reinforcing fundamental skills in trigonometry, algebra and geometry. TriAGe is available online throughout the summer and both in class and online throughout the summer.

Writing Services: Help you develop the writing skills needed to succeed in your academic studies. Writing support includes one-on-one writing appointments with a student or professional staff member, on-campus, in-class and online writing workshops, and online writing resources.

Laurier 101 is a campus-wide, incoming student program that supports you from the time you accept your offer until the first week of classes and beyond.

The Laurier 101 program includes:

• Registration Webinars: Hosted every year in early June, the webinars provide guidance and support as you choose your courses and design your first-year class schedule.
• Summer Webinar Series: Offered throughout the summer, the webinars will highlight the differences between high school and university. Sessions will provide you with an opportunity to connect with senior students, staff and faculty, and learn more about campus resources and extracurricular opportunities.
• Orientation Week: Helps you navigate your first week at Laurier. Through a combination of academic and social activities, Orientation Week introduces you to your program, campus resources and extracurricular opportunities, and shows you what it means to be a Golden Hawk.

Accessible learning support is available to full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students who have a permanent or temporary disability. Build your academic accommodation plan and learn more about the various programs and services available to you as a Laurier student by participating in the Golden Hawk’s Orientation to Accessible Learning (GOAL).