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LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY | ADMISSIONS 2020 IT’S ALL HERE. Choose who you will become. @ulaurentienne @jzoldy98 320 4 @luvoyageurs @rembrandt @joshalvarenga 685 2 248 9 @rachel_mariani @kyra.allen #lulmoments @savanasaad IT’S ALL HERE. 895 5 @dattmatt @laurentianu #mcewenschool @haydn_hopkins @sahirngi #mcewenschool @laurentianu @luvoyageurs 357 4 268 3 @dattmatt @naomi.boyce Index Welcome 3 Our City 4 Our Campus 6 New Home 10 Residence Guarantee .......................................12 Our Residences ................................................13 Meal Plans .......................................................14 Dining on campus ............................................15 Healthy Mind 16 Academic Success 18 Academic and Orientation Support ..................19 Health, Wellness and Safety .............................21 Choose who Student Life 22 you will become. Social Activities ................................................23 Student Associations ........................................24 Athletics ..........................................................26 La Francophonie ..............................................30 Indigeneity .......................................................32 Study Abroad ...................................................34 Apply Now 36 Applying: Step-by-Step ....................................37 Prerequisites for Admission ..............................39 College to University Pathways .........................41 Mature Students ..............................................42 Bonjour. Aanii. Welcome! Budget Well 43 As you embark on this exciting postsecondary journey, it’s important to choose a university that’s Tuition and Fees ...............................................44 Financial Assistance ..........................................46 right for you – a place where your dreams and aspirations will be recognized and supported, a place Budgeting Your First Year .................................48 that nurtures who you are today and supports who you have yet to become. You could say that Laurentian’s small class sizes and outstanding student and faculty engagement are a great place to start. You could Choose Your Program 49 also say that having the best record in the province when it comes to post-graduation employment is, in itself, exceptional. One might Undergraduate Program Index .........................50 add that having the ability to study in a bilingual environment while benefiting from Indigenous thought and culture, with peers from Experiential Learning ........................................51 around the world, is nothing short of outstanding. Customize Your Degree ...................................52 Yet one of the best attributes of pursuing studies at Laurentian University is the ability, in most programs, to customize your degree. Certificate of Bilingualism ................................53 Just as our students are not one-dimensional, our programs offer you the flexibility to pursue minors, majors and concentrations in fields that add value to your credentials or for which you have a shared passion. It’s all about allowing you to hone your area Admission Requirements ..................................54 of expertise, to explore niche qualifications uniquely suited to a future in which you will thrive. What’s more, experential learning Program Descriptions opportunities abound on and off campus for you to put those newly acquired skills to the test. Faculty of Arts ..................................................62 Academic success and overall well-being are intertwined in our efforts to create a balanced approach to education. Your journey is Faculty of Education .........................................80 important to us. Moreover, it’s important to all of society as collectively, it will shape our future. We view this responsibility as a great privilege and strive to fully support student achievement. Faculty of Health ..............................................84 Faculty of Management ...................................92 Like you, I have recently chosen Laurentian. As its incoming President and Vice-Chancellor, I look forward to leading a University with such an outstanding track record and best of all, immeasurable potential. Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture ..............................................96 Who you will become is charted in your choices and daily interactions. Choose an environment that will support your ambitions. Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) ..........................................................117 Graduate Studies & Glossary 118 ROBERT HACHÉ, Ph.D. President and Vice-Chancellor Important Dates 119 [email protected] Choose Laurentian. The City of Greater Sudbury Fun facts 1,300 km As the Northern Ontario hub for health, education, government, mining and retail, of groomed the City of Greater Sudbury offers the unique advantages of a metropolitan city multi-use trails while remaining a truly tight-knit community. Combined with its enviable natural setting of freshwater lakes and boreal forests, it offers outstanding quality of life. Enjoy a blend of culture amidst nature. By land area, Greater Sudbury is the largest city in Ontario and 2,415 acres of as such, the great outdoors beckon. Expansive lakes and waterways, lush forests and varied terrain, a conservation area comprehensive network of groomed hiking, skiing, biking and snowmobiling trails, and nine provincial parks within a 90-minute drive await our students. Beyond the busy life on campus, you’ll find plenty to do and enjoy in your host city. From festivals, 9 provincial outdoor recreation and sports, to live theatre, museums, shopping, dining, and socializing, it’s all within parks within easy reach. a short drive Leisure activities run the full gamut from adventure and arts, all the way to yoga and paddle boarding. There’s something here for every aspect of your personality, interest, and energy level. 165,000 individuals call Sudbury home Did you know? Greater Sudbury is considered a city of lakes as its landscape is dotted with over 330 lakes, covering 601 kilometres. Toronto to Sudbury 387 km Ottawa to Sudbury Choose 484 km your home Greater Sudbury has efficient away from home and economical public transit and is relatively easy to navigate by car at the heart of a or on foot. welcoming community. For more information, visit discoversudbury.ca. Better yet, arrange for a visit or a tour with us now at 1-866-451-8525. OUR CITY | 5 A campus like no other Located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Fun facts Anishnawbek, our campus is nestled among five 8,800+ freshwater lakes. students Choose an Our natural setting is minutes from the downtown area and is comprised of more than 765 acres of land enrolled that adjoin the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Nature is at the core of the university’s identity, and learning here, in this awe-inspiring natural environment, is a true pleasure for the senses. 60 renovated environment Attended by nearly 9,000 students, Laurentian is moderate in size, and features amenities within classrooms and in which close proximity. For those 1,600 students in residence, there is no need to arrange for transportation, teaching labs and getting that extra sleep in the morning is a real advantage for many of them. Forgot something you will thrive. in residence? Not a problem, as it is only a minute or two away. The downtown area, where the University’s new McEwen School of Architecture is located, can be 14 accessed within minutes by hopping on one of the many transit buses that commute back and forth research to the main campus. The School is located at the intersection of Elm and Elgin streets. centres You can also hit the beach! The Laurentian campus boasts its very own beach on the shores of Lake Nepahwin. A popular private spot for Welcome Week activities, the beach is accessed within a short 1,600 walking distance down the campus’ well-groomed trails. students live in residence Did you know? The view from the 11th floor of the R.D. Parker Building showcases a full panoramic vista of the entire campus and its natural surroundings. It is the tallest vantage point in Sudbury. Laurentian students have access to a private beach, located on campus, minutes from class. Laurentian is the only university in the province to have a planetarium (the largest in Northern Ontario) and an on-campus observatory for everyone to enjoy. McEwen School of Architecture 3 3 Indoor and outdoor tracks Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre 3 3 Climbing wall Parker rooftop view 3 3 Olympic-size pool Founders’ Square 3 3 Tango Tower 10 spots 3 3 to discover on your tour! Private beach Welcome Centre Atrium OUR CAMPUS | 7 Zone 1 1 Vale Living with Lakes Centre Campus map 1a Watershed Centre 2 Willet Green Miller Centre 3 Maintenance and 1 Security Building P16 The Laurentian Federation 1a 4 Fraser Building and Auditorium ke Road 5 Cliff Fielding Building Huntington University, Thorneloe University and the University of Sudbury sey La Ram MAIN ENTRANCE 6 Science II Building and Doran Planetarium form the Laurentian Federation. S 7 Science I Building o u t 8 J.N. Desmarais Library h B 9 Classroom Building 2 a y R 10 Arts Building o a 11 Dining Hall d 12 R.D. Parker Building / Welcome Centre / myLaurentian Hub P1 P2 13 Indigenous Sharing P3 and Learning Centre (ISLC) A Zone 2 3 ARBORETUM 4 P15 14 Student Centre 5 15 West Residence 6 16 Mature Student Residence 7 17 Single Student Residence 12 18 University