2022 Undergraduate Viewbook

2022 UNDERGRADUATE VIEWBOOK | WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Everywhere you look, people are inspired to learn, lead and leave their mark – to give their all and to give back. From meaningful staff-student relationships, to groundbreaking research projects, to the peer-to-peer support Laurier is famous for, you’ll know and feel you belong here. inspired together. Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses are on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

Acknowledging them reminds us of our important connection to this land where we live, learn and work. We recognize, honour and respect these nations as the traditional stewards of the lands and water on which Laurier is now present. inspired together. A student experience that inspires.

You get the education and experience you need to succeed in all aspects of life – along with community supports that will see you through from your first day to graduation and beyond.

You work hard in the classroom but take advantage of the learning opportunities that can happen outside it, like co-op, field courses, volunteering and travelling abroad.

You care about the different stories and backgrounds that make us unique, and you see community as the thread that ties us all together.

3 As a Golden Hawk, you represent the purple and gold in all aspects of your student experience, from athletic clubs and intramurals to live case studies, mock trials and performances.

You see first-hand that student success is our number one priority. Every Golden Hawk has a story about staff and faculty who supported them and had a positive impact on their university career.

You invest your time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others through campaigns like Shinerama, a Laurier-born fundraiser that’s raised over $3 million for cystic fibrosis research in Canada since 1961.

You aren’t a degree, a number or a piece of paper. We care about developing the whole person: mind, spirit and body. Your years at Laurier will change you in unexpected ways and prepare you for what’s next.

Community is more than a buzzword at Laurier. We strive to make sure our students know that they matter and belong, which leads to an enriched campus experience and academic excellence. The friendships and connections you make here will last you a lifetime. — IVAN JOSEPH, VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS, WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

3 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 4 Welcome to our

Brantford As one tight-knit community, Laurier Brantford thrives on revitalizing the campus. past and innovating for the future.

5 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 6 30 STUDENTS PROVINCEprovince of per class on average. Ontario TORONTOtoronto 7 MINUTES to walk across campus. WATERLOO CAMPUS 17,700+ students 240+ PARTNERSHIPS BRANTFORD CAMPUS NIAGARAniagara within the Brantford 3,600+ students FALLSfalls community.

WHERE TECHNOLOGY MEETS HUMANITY Innovative programs like Game Design and Development, Business Technology Management and User Experience Design fill industry gaps before they even arrive, while more traditional programs like English and History stay fresh and relevant with hands-on learning and an emphasis on current influencers.

ALL THE AMENITIES Our newest campus building, One Market provides a safe, students-only space for you to gather, meet, study and embrace your place in the Laurier community. And within just a few minutes’ walk from anywhere on campus, you’ll find plenty of fun places to eat, rest and exercise.

A TRANSFORMATIONAL CAMPUS Laurier’s presence over the last 22 years has literally transformed the downtown core of the City of Brantford, where post offices are now student residences, movie theatres are lecture halls and banks have become study spaces. How will you leave your mark?

5 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 6 Welcome to our

Waterloo From Canada’s fastest growing tech ecosystem to its largest year- round farmer’s market, this city campus. has something for everyone.

7 1,570+ technology companies in Waterloo Region.

10 MINUTES to walk across VIRTUAL TOURS campus. ↓ EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES IN 3D OR WITH VIRTUAL REALITY. WLU.CA/VIRTUAL-EXPERIENCE 250+ CLUBS on-and off-campus.

AN INNOVATIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD In Waterloo, innovation is all around you. Companies like ApplyBoard, Google, Vidyard, Shopify and OpenText employ thousands and, alongside hundreds of small businesses, keep downtown Kitchener and uptown Waterloo hopping with fresh ideas and collaborations.

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY With over 90 nations represented across our campus, and over 220 across the region, you can look forward to a university experience rich in diversity. Plus, get excited for the host of shops and restaurants run by entrepreneurs from around the world, right outside your door.

COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES This city is designed around student life. Your options for housing and food are better every year, and entertainment stays fresh with all varieties of festivals, game cafés and concerts. A brand new light rail transit system makes running errands between classes easier than ever.

7 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 8 Laurier is for the whole family. Kira, accompanied by mom Sandy and older brother Ryan (Economics ’17), is the second person in her family to attend Laurier.

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9 LaurieR has become a huge part of my life. It has taught me so much both inside and outside of lecture halls and quickly become my home away from home.

- Kira P., Psychology

9 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 10

We use personalized mental health services and resources to respond to your unique wellness needs and empower you to support others effectively through peer-to-peer programs.

We actively promote inclusivity in all aspects of campus life so you can live with confidence knowing that you belong at Laurier.

You can access physical health services from health care professionals on campus. Our state-of-the-art fitness and recreational facilities offer individual, group and sport exercise programs.

We’re committed to developing a campus community that reflects We take pride in creating healthy the diversity of our students. We’re menu items that fit a wide range doing this in part by hiring more of dietary and nutritional needs. Black and Indigenous professors Our wellness centres also give out and counsellors who specialize in fresh fruit during drop-in hours supporting racialized students. for wellness education.

University is a different learning environment with new expectations. Our Laurier 101 program introduces you to academic and accessible learning supports that will help you achieve your goals.

Supporting your holistic success is at the heart of Laurier. We know you can only do your best when you’re feeling your best, so we offer resources for every dimension of wellness. Our staff are professional, compassionate and provide respectful personal care.

Taking care of you.

11 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 12 Together, we’re building a better, brighter and bolder future.

In January 2020, after completing two co-op terms in marketing roles, Chloe ventured into new territory with an entrepreneurship co-op – a four-month opportunity to start up her own small business. But not long into launching Ekko, a reusable cup provider for local coffee shops, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and significantly diminished Chloe’s market... that is until she and her mom put their heads together.

Pivoting to serve a delivery-first food market, Ekko now supplies reusable metal takeout containers with silicone lids (and NFC tags for easy tracking) to local restaurants wanting to stay ahead of the curve on sustainability and customer service. Innovation and resilience are key traits of any great leader and Chloe is heading into her career with an outstanding proof point of both.

— CHLOE K., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

How will I make a difference?

13 LAUNCH YOUR STARTUP Transform your big idea into a successful startup through Laurier’s entrepreneurial options, incubators and makerspaces.

GROW AS A LEADER Add a Leadership Option to your degree and gain skills that will help you inspire (and implement) change.

105,000 ALUMNI living in 100+ countries around the world.

Leave your mark.

Our students lead lives of influence and impact. Their university education is about building knowledge and experience that serves society, so they can make a lasting difference in their communities and the world around us. Laurier is inspiring the world’s future leaders, researchers, business owners, artists and changemakers.

13 COMMUNITECH PHOTO: ALEX KINSELLA WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 14 “I continue to have my expectations exceeded by the quality and professionalism of the well-rounded individuals that I hire through the Laurier co-op program. I look forward to our continued partnership with Laurier as well as the future talent that will come through the program.”

– DYLAN CLEARY, SENIOR MANAGER DELOITTE CANADA

15 JOB FAIRS You’re curious, creative and driven. You think about Laurier’s career and the future and what you need to do to succeed. That’s job fairs are the largest why every aspect of your student experience at Laurier of their kind in Canada. helps you to build a meaningful career. Graduate with 98.3% EMPLOYMENT hands-on, real-world experience that sets you apart. RATE for Business and Economics co-op students in 2020/21.

95.3% OF 2020 GRADUATES secured employment or went on to postgraduate studies. RESPONDENTS TO THE 2020 LAURIER GRADUATE SURVEY Our students get hired.

Build your resumé from day 1. Your student experiences equip you with the skills employers want. Capture your practical learning opportunities in your Laurier Experience Record, an official and interactive record that you can share with employers. Get resumé, cover letter and networking advice from our Career Centre. Check out the LauRier Gain paid work experience through co-op. Experience We have more than 50 undergraduate programs that offer co-op and Record we have Canada’s largest business degree co-op program. You apply for co-op after first year, unless you’re in a double-degree program or Business Technology Management, in which case you’re automatically eligible for co-op. » View all co-op programs in the Admissions charts on pages 26–30.

Be a changemaker. Be part of a community that’s finding solutions to the world’s social and environmental problems. As an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, Laurier is a global leader in social innovation. Academic options and dedicated spaces will inspire you to use entrepreneurship to transform lives and contribute to a more sustainable world.

15 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 16 Hands-on education comes in so many forms, making it one of the greatest ways to customize your degree and leave your own meaningful mark on the world around you. Experiential learning also equips you with a golden resumé even before you graduate and launch your career. Learn by doing.

Community and Workplace Partnerships Community Service-Learning opportunities, practicum courses, and industry-engaged projects give you a chance to put what you’ve learned into practice and test the waters before committing to a particular career. Our Community and Workplace Partnerships office works with more than 400 community organizations and employers to bring you hands-on experience that ties in with your academic program.

Performances and Competitions Whether you’re performing a moving concerto or navigating a complicated business case, there are lots of ways to test out your recently developed skills in a real-world context. Present your ideas and showcase your accomplishments in front of both personal supporters and renowned experts.

International Opportunities A few weeks or months in another country can be just the way to take your learning to a new level. A fresh context brings education to life by connecting concepts to the values, lifestyle, political and economic environment and history of another culture.

Volunteering and Giving Back Whether through a course, a club or your own initiative, at Laurier you can support and protect the people and environment around you, first-hand. You could find yourself excavating meaningful artifacts, supporting new immigrants, preserving local habitats or even stocking our on-campus food bank. There are so many ways to show the world what matters to you.

17 YOUR LAURIER EXPERIENCE RECORD lets you track your hands- on learning so you can set yourself apart when you enter the job market (or apply to grad school). It’s the first record of its kind in Canada!

70+ UNIVERSITY partnerships worldwide in our Student Exchange Program.

ATTEND WORKSHOPS and earn non-credit certificates in everything from money management to career development to software skills.

C3 Innovation Labs (C3IL) offers socially innovative opportunities for Laurier arts students to engage with their campus, community and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Create and test solutions for challenges facing our neighbours and community partners, while earning credit toward your degree.

17 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 18 At Laurier, we live and learn as a community – inspired together. This page has been intentionally left blank. RESIDENCE LEARNING COMMUNITIES (RLCs) Live and learn alongside others in your program or with a common interest.

GENDER-INCLUSIVE Housing options for everyone.

LIVING OFF CAMPUS? Receive academic, personal and social supports through Laurier Off-Campus University Students. (LOCUS) Welcome home.

Residence is more than a place to eat and sleep. It’s also where you’ll form lifelong friendships with people who share your commitment to maximizing their university experience. Our live-in residence staff and upper-year students provide that extra care and support you’re looking for to help you feel safe, successful and right at home.

SAMPLE FLOOR PLANS Sample dormitory-style. Sample apartment-style.

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23 Inspire your story.

You can’t be summed up by who you are on paper — and neither can your university experience. So go ahead and think outside the box.

Who are you? Who are you becoming? What inspires you? What impact do you want to have on the world around you?

Laurier will inspire your story, so you can inspire others.

is all about. That’s what being a GOLDEN HAWK

23 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 24 Find a field that you love.

↓ We have a program to get you there.

Choose your path.

Find out where a Laurier degree has taken recent grads – and where yours could take you! Explore our interactive tool to start charting a path to your dream career or use it to explore all the doors your dream degree could open up. wlu.ca/choose-your-path

YOUR EDUCATION IS YOUR OWN. Customize your degree with an option, minor, double major, specialization, concentration, research project, volunteer leadership role and/or work placement.

25 Program Admission Requirements

PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIRED 4U COURSES COMPETITIVE SAMPLE FUTURE CO-OP AND + Program must be completed AND CAMPUS (in addition to English at 60%) ADMISSION CAREERS COLLEGE in combination with another RANGE (2021) May require additional study. PATHWAY Bachelor of Arts major. * Including required OPTIONS courses.

Ancient Studies BA Low 80s Arts Administrator » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Cultural Tour Guide » PATHWAY Foreign Service Officer

Anthropology + BA Low 80s Cultural Interpreter » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Journalist » PATHWAY Museum Administrator

Archaeology & Heritage Studies BA Low 80s Artefact Analyst » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Crime Scene Investigator » PATHWAY Urban Planner

Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree BA + MASTER’S English 4U at 75% Mid 80s Archivist » CO-OP in English, History or Political Science WATERLOO Information Scientist Journalist

Biochemistry & Biotechnology BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Brewmaster » CO-OP WATERLOO Biology at 60% Crime Scene Analyst » PATHWAY Chemistry at 70% Toxicologist

Biology BA Biology at 70% Mid 80s* Environmental Consultant » CO-OP WATERLOO Genetic Counsellor » PATHWAY Naturopath

Biology BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Dietician » CO-OP Option to apply for direct entry into Biology WATERLOO Biology at 70% Laboratory Technician » PATHWAY & Chemistry or Biology & Psychology Chemistry at 60% Pharmacist

Biology & Mathematics BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Bioinformatics Specialist » CO-OP WATERLOO Biology at 70% Biotechnologist Calculus & Vectors at 60% Public Health Professional Chemistry at 60%

Business Administration BBA Advanced Functions at 70% Low 90s* Brand Manager » CO-OP WATERLOO English at 70% Consultant One of Calculus & Vectors or Entrepreneur Data Management at 60%

Business Administration BBA AND BSC Advanced Functions at 75% Low 90s* Cyber Security Specialist » CO-OP and Computer Science WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 75% Financial Analyst English at 70% Software Engineer

Business Administration BBA (Laurier) Advanced Functions at 90% Mid 90s* Investment Banking Analyst » CO-OP and Computer Science AND BCS Calculus & Vectors at 90% Policy Analyst (University of English at 80% Trader Waterloo) WATERLOO

Business and Financial Mathematics BBA AND BA Advanced Functions at 80% Mid 90s* Actuary » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 80% Banking Associate English at 70% Valuation Analyst

Business and Mathematics BBA (Laurier) AND Advanced Functions at 85% Mid 90s* Corporate Banker » CO-OP BMATH (University Calculus & Vectors at 85% Purchasing Coordinator of Waterloo) English at 80% Tax Accountant WATERLOO

Business Technology BBTM English at 70% High 80s Enterprise Architect » CO-OP Management BRANTFORD One of Advanced Functions Information Security Analyst or Calculus & Vectors at 70% Technical Salesperson

Chemistry BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Analytical Chemist » CO-OP WATERLOO Chemistry at 70% Fragrance Developer » PATHWAY Soil Tester

25 ↓ LEARN MORE AT WLU.CA/PROGRAMS WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 26 Program Admission Requirements

Chemistry & Mathematics BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Low 90s* Chemical Specialist » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 60% Industrial QC Expert Chemistry at 70% Technical Science Writer

Chemistry & Physics BSC Advanced Functions at 75% Low 90s* Health and Safety Officer » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 75% Product Developer Chemistry at 75% Special Effects Developer

Christian Studies & BA High 80s Activist Global Citizenship WATERLOO Missionary Refugee Resettlement Worker

Communication Studies BA Low 80s Corporate Communications » CO-OP WATERLOO Media Analyst » PATHWAY Public Relations Director

Community Health BA Low 80s Addictions Counsellor » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Corporate Wellness Specialist Pharmaceutical Sales Agent

Community Health BASC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Epidemiologist » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Biology at 60% Health Educator Chemistry at 60% Public Health Inspector

Community Music BMUS Audition, theory and High 80s Community Music Facilitator » PATHWAY WATERLOO ear-training test, interview Minimum 75% Cultural Event Planner and reference letter. required. Music School Director Optional portfolio submission.

Computer Science+ BA Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Account Manager » CO-OP WATERLOO Computer Security Specialist Network Administrator

Computer Science BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* QA Specialist » CO-OP WATERLOO One of Calculus, Chemistry Systems Engineer » PATHWAY or Physics at 60% Web Administrator

Computer Science & Physics BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Database Administrator » CO-OP WATERLOO Two of Calculus & Vectors, Software Engineer Chemistry or Physics at 60% Web Designer

Computer Science & Psychology BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Business Systems Analyst » CO-OP WATERLOO One of Biology, Calculus & Chief Information Officer Vectors, Chemistry or Video Game Developer Physics at 60%

Criminology BA Low 80s Child Protection Worker » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Fraud Investigator Mediator

Cultural Studies + BA Low 80s Community Manager » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Cultural Heritage Conservator » PATHWAY Tourism Coordinator

Data Science BSC Advanced Functions at 80% High 80s* Big Data Architect » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 80% Catastrophe Risk Analyst English at 70% Venture Capital Associate

Digital Media & Journalism BA English at 75% Mid 80s Copy Editor » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Documentary Maker Public Opinion Researcher

Economics BA Advanced Functions at 70% High 80s* Business Forecaster » CO-OP Option to apply for direct entry into WATERLOO English at 70% Insurance Broker Economics & Accounting or Economics One of Calculus & Vectors Sports Statistician & Financial Management or Data Management at 60%

English BA Mid 80s Librarian » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Playwright Radio Producer

27 PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIRED 4U COURSES COMPETITIVE SAMPLE FUTURE CO-OP AND + Program must be completed AND CAMPUS (in addition to English at 60%) ADMISSION CAREERS COLLEGE in combination with another RANGE (2021) May require additional study. PATHWAY Bachelor of Arts major. * Including required OPTIONS courses.

English BA Low 80s Advertising Agent » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Copywriter » PATHWAY Literacy Group Coordinator

Environmental Science BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Agricultural Consultant » CO-OP WATERLOO Biology at 70% Landscape Planner Chemistry at 60% Meteorologist

Environmental Studies BA Low 80s* Chief Ecologist » CO-OP WATERLOO Conservation Specialist » PATHWAY Sustainability Officer

Film Studies BA Low 80s Film Archivist » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Screenwriter » PATHWAY Trade Show Supervisor

Financial Mathematics BA Advanced Functions at 75% High 80s* Hedge Fund Manager » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 75% Inventory Manager Sell-Side Equity Analyst

Financial Mathematics BSC Advanced Functions at 75% Low 90s* Bank Examiner » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 75% Finance Underwriter One of Biology, Chemistry or Mutual Fund Manager Physics at 60%

French BA Low 80s Dialect Coach » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Flight Attendant » PATHWAY Immigration Officer

Game Design & Development BFAA English at 70% Low 80s Application Designer » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Gamification Developer User Interface Developer

Geography BA Low 80s* Forest Ranger » CO-OP WATERLOO GIS Specialist News Science Reporter

Geography BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Cartographer » CO-OP Option to apply for direct entry into Geography WATERLOO Two of Biology, Chemistry Natural Resource Officer and Archaeology & Heritage Studies, or Physics at 60% Surveyor Geography & Geomatics or Geography with an Environmental Science Option.

Global Studies BA Low 80s International Development » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Professional Negotiator » PATHWAY Social Entrepreneurship

Health Administration BA Low 80s Disability Claims Manager » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Hospice Director Wellness Coordinator

Health Sciences BSC Advanced Functions at 60% Low 90s* Audiologist » CO-OP WATERLOO Biology at 60% Midwife Chemistry at 60% Occupational Therapist

History BA Low 80s Curriculum Assistant » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Lawyer Project Coordinator

History BA Low 80s Acquisitions Editor » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Curator » PATHWAY Training Specialist

Honours Science BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Health Professional » CO-OP WATERLOO Biology at 60% Industrial Hygienist Chemistry at 60% Technician

27 ↓ LEARN MORE AT WLU.CA/PROGRAMS WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 28 Program Admission Requirements

Human Rights & Human Diversity BA Low 80s Diversity and Equity Officer » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Grant Writer Immigrant Settlement Worker

Humanities with Leadership BA Low 80s Communications Coordinator » PATHWAY Foundations BRANTFORD NGO Manager Politician

Indigenous Studies + BA Low 80s Community-Industry Liaison » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Cultural Resources Manager Political Aid

International Education Studies BA English at 70% Low 80s ESL Teacher » PATHWAY WATERLOO Global Engagement Manager International School Teacher

Kinesiology BKIN Biology at 70% High 80s* Coach » CO-OP WATERLOO One 3M, 3U or 4U Math at 60% Paramedic Biology and English required in Sports Marketer admission average.

Languages BA Low 80s Communications Specialist » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Linguist » PATHWAY Speech-language Pathologist

Law Degree and Arts Degree in BA (Laurier) AND English at 70% High 80s CSR Manager Criminology, Human Rights and Human LLB (University of Legal Writer Diversity, Humanities with Leadership Sussex) Policy Advisor Foundations or Law and Society BRANTFORD

Law Degree and Arts Degree in BA (Laurier) AND English at 70% High 80s Intelligence Agent Philosophy or Political Science LLB (University of Legal Editor Sussex) Public Opinion Analyst WATERLOO

Law Degree and Science Degree BSC (Laurier) AND Advanced Functions at 60% Low 90s* Claims Adjudicator in Honours Science LLB (University of Biology at 60% Humanitarian Aid Worker Sussex) Chemistry at 60% Legal Expert WATERLOO English at 70%

Law & Society BA Low 80s Correctional Officer » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Human Rights Advocate Paralegal

Mathematics BA Advanced Functions at 60% Mid 80s* Cryptologist » CO-OP WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 60% Financial Analyst Investment Banking Associate

Mathematics BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Market Research Analyst » CO-OP Option to apply for direct entry into WATERLOO Calculus & Vectors at 60% Public Health Statistician Mathematics & Computer Science One of Biology, Chemistry Technical Writer or Physics at 60%

Medieval & Medievalism Studies + BA Low 80s Antiques Dealer/Appraiser » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Museum Administrator » PATHWAY Prop/Costume Designer

Music BMUS Audition, theory and Low 90s Game/Film Music Composer » PATHWAY WATERLOO ear-training test, interview Minimum 75% Music Business Lawyer and reference letter. required. Professional Musician Optional portfolio submission.

Music Therapy BMT High standing in music and psychology courses; Private Music Therapist Must be enrolled in another Laurier music WATERLOO strong interpersonal skills; interview and audition. Psychotherapist program. Apply in second year. Social Worker

North American Studies + BA Low 80s Cultural Affairs Officer » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Media Researcher » PATHWAY Political Correspondent

29 PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIRED 4U COURSES COMPETITIVE SAMPLE FUTURE CO-OP AND + Program must be completed AND CAMPUS (in addition to English at 60%) ADMISSION CAREERS COLLEGE in combination with another RANGE (2021) May require additional study. PATHWAY Bachelor of Arts major. * Including required OPTIONS courses.

Philosophy BA Low 80s Embassy Worker » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Ethical Consultant » PATHWAY Public Relations Specialist

Physics BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Computational Physicist » CO-OP WATERLOO Two of Calculus & Vectors, Light and Optics Specialist Chemistry or Physics at 60% Radiation Safety Technician

Policing + BA Low 80s Court Clerk » PATHWAY ONLINE (Policing) Crime Reporter plus BRANTFORD Law Enforcement/Security or WATERLOO (combination major)

Policing & Psychology BA One 3M, 3U or 4U Math at 60% High 70s* Community Agency Director » PATHWAY ONLINE (Policing) English required in admission Law Enforcement plus BRANTFORD average. Victims Advocate or WATERLOO (Psychology)

Political Science BA Low 80s International Aid Worker » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Legislative Assistant » PATHWAY Political Strategist

Psychology BA One 3M, 3U or 4U Math at 60% Mid 80s* Child/Youth Worker » PATHWAY Option to apply for direct entry into BRANTFORD English required in admission Forensic Psychologist Forensic Psychology average. Social Policy Researcher

Psychology BA One 3M, 3U or 4U Math at 60% Mid 80s* Agency Director » CO-OP WATERLOO English required in admission Child Life Specialist » PATHWAY average. Probation Officer

Psychology BSC Advanced Functions at 60% High 80s* Bereavement Counsellor » CO-OP Option to apply for direct entry into WATERLOO Biology at 60% Psychometrist Psychology & Neuroscience Recreational Therapist

Religion & Culture BA Low 80s Denominational Executive » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Filmmaker » PATHWAY or ONLINE Social Services Director

Social Work BSW Mid 80s Disaster Relief Worker » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Mental Health Counsellor Support Group Facilitator

Sociology BA Low 80s Career Counsellor » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Marriage Therapist » PATHWAY Student Life Coordinator

Spanish BA Low 80s Import/Export Trader » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Interpreter » PATHWAY Film Translator

User Experience Design BDES English at 70% Mid 80s Accessibility Specialist » CO-OP BRANTFORD Information Architect » PATHWAY Web Content Designer

Water Science and BSC Advanced Functions at 70% High 80s* Aquaculturist » CO-OP Environmental Health WATERLOO Biology at 70% Fisheries Biologist Chemistry at 70% Oceanographer

Women & Gender Studies + BA Low 80s Discrimination Investigator » CO-OP Apply to Honours Arts WATERLOO Paralegal » PATHWAY Women's Centre Organizer

Youth & Children’s Studies BA Low 80s Camp Director » PATHWAY BRANTFORD Early Childhood Educator Youth Parole Officer

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 29 ↓ LEARN MORE AT WLU.CA/PROGRAMS 30 Getting a university education is an investment in your future. We want to invest in you along the way. At Laurier, we take financial health seriously, not only by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, but also by equipping you with the skills to manage your own finances effectively in the years to come.

Tuition and finances.

How to calculate your expenses. Financial wellness supports.

These are the estimated expenses for two terms. To come up MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM with a realistic estimate based on your own lifestyle, research Dollars & Sense is a financial literacy program that housing, food and tuition expenses at » wlu.ca/tuition. teaches you how to manage your finances and stick to a budget. Gain essential knowledge on budgeting, ACADEMIC EXPENSES responsible credit use, affordable healthy eating and Tuition* $6,744–$9,625 filing your taxes. You can earn a Money Management Certificate by attending Dollars & Sense workshops. Student Fees $1,645–$3,488 Textbooks and Supplies $1,000 ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING Subtotal $9,389–$14,113 Meet with our financial literacy specialist to create a personalized budget. Regular review and revision of PERSONAL EXPENSES your budget will help you achieve your financial goals. Residence Waterloo Campus $5,508–$9,300 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES You can apply to part-time and summer employment Brantford Campus $7,151–$7,665 opportunities on and off campus. And the Laurier Meal Plans and Food Work-Study Program provides a number of on-campus Waterloo Campus $2,374–$6,155 jobs to students with financial need. Brantford Campus $883–$1,200 EMERGENCY FUNDING Groceries $2,400 Students can access emergency counselling and Other (phone, clothing, etc.) $2,800 financial support through the Dean of Students’ offices. Subtotal $13,082–$20,655

Total $22,471–$34,768

• *Domestic tuition. International tuition fees are $29,253–$35,123. Domestic tuition fees for double-degree programs with the University of Waterloo are $8,648 for BBA and BMath and $12,872 for BBA and BCS. Double-degree international tuition fees are $46,035 for BBA and BMath and $60,335 for BBA and BCS. • All amounts are based on 2021-22 and are subject to increase for 2022-23. • Fees include mandatory supplementary health and dental plan. • Meal plan pricing is for the year and includes a dining hall levy for Waterloo plans of $10 per term for apartment-style plans and $25 per term for all-access plans.

31 Our investment in you.

We have several funding opportunities available LAURIER SCHOLARS AWARD The prestigious Laurier Scholars Award is an annual for your first year at Laurier and beyond. entrance scholarship that offers high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in a dynamic learning environment that will foster innovative thinking and ethical, visionary leadership. This award is valued at ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS $40,000 over the course of four years. You are automatically assessed for an entrance scholarship Applications open in December. and it is awarded based on your final high school admission ENTRANCE BURSARIES average. No application required. Up to $1,500 (based on financial need) for students » See wlu.ca/scholarships for eligibility requirements. attending postsecondary for the first time. Application required. ADMISSION AVERAGE AWARD

80.0–84.9% $1,000 LAURIER TUITION BURSARY A bursary for upper-year students and transfer students 85.0–89.9% $2,500 based on financial need. Application required. 90.0–94.9% $3,000 COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 95.0–100%* $4,000 There are 650+ awards given annually based on

Note: Scholarship values are subject to change. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and interests, extracurriculars, financial need and academic BBA double-degree students are eligible for entrance scholarships with an admission average of 90% and higher. achievement. Applications open in June. *This entrance scholarship is the President’s Gold Scholarship. IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS PRESIDENT’S GOLD SCHOLARSHIP In your upper years, you will automatically be considered If your average is 95% or higher, you will receive $4,000 in your for in-course scholarships based on the grade point first year at Laurier. This scholarship is renewable each year of average (GPA) of your Laurier courses from the previous your degree (up to five years for some programs) if you meet academic year. You could receive between $500 and eligibility requirements. $1,500 annually. No application required.

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY | 32 We want you to join our community. Applications are facilitated online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). After you apply, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your next steps. We’ll keep you informed along your whole applicant journey. Admissions.

ENGLISH-PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT APPLICANT BACKGROUND SUMMARY (ABS) FORM You must show evidence of your English proficiency if If your average is below the minimum requirement for your program, you have not studied in an English-language school for your extracurricular information could help you gain admission. at least three years. Submit an English-language test score or register for the Laurier English and Academic TRANSCRIPTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Foundation (LEAF) program after you apply to Laurier. We communicate any documents we may need to review your application after you apply, which could include evidence of your If you do not meet the English-proficiency requirement, English proficiency. Supporting documents are submitted online. you may receive an offer of admission with a condition to provide evidence of your English proficiency. INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous » wlu.ca/english-proficiency applicants and students. Connect with our Indigenous student recruitment officer to discuss admission policies, funding and our programs at » wlu.ca/indigenous

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Admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Evaluate your choices and make a decision. ↓ JANUARY 13 Application deadline for Ontario high school students.

↓ APRIL 1 Application deadline for all other students.

↓ APRIL 27 Last day to submit the Applicant Background Summary form.

↓ MAY 27 Last day Ontario high school students will hear back about their applications. NON-ONTARIO APPLICANTS Specific admissions information for all applicant backgrounds is ↓ posted on our website, including IB and AP curriculums, Canadian JUNE 1 curriculums, and international student requirements. Deadline to accept your offer. » wlu.ca/admissions

NON-HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS ↓ Specific admissions information for mature students or applicants without a completed high school diploma is available on our website. » wlu.ca/admissions June to September If you are applying to Laurier with one or more years of studies completed Participate in Laurier 101, a support at another college or university, you can find information on admissions, program that prepares you for university. transfer credits, pathways and your transition to Laurier on our transfer student website. » wlu.ca/transfer WATERLOO 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3C5

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