WATERLOO CAMPUSFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Welcome!2015

IMPORTANT DATES

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, or other date as

indicated on your offer letter, online at ouac.on.ca.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 | 11:59 PM Deadline to submit the online residence application

with deposit at resapplication.com/wlu.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Deadline for your required official documentation to be received

by our office, or other date as indicated on your offer letter.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31 International Orientation Week begins.

SEPTEMBER 6-7 Residence move-in days. Orientation Week begins for

first-year students.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Fall term begins.

Pack your bags. 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 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.

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Important steps

1. ACCEPT YOUR OFFERGo to ouac.on.ca and select the OUAC 105 application.

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, or other date as noted on your Offer of Admission, to proceed with your registration.If your offer letter states to confirm your Offer of Admission directly to us, please go to chooselaurier.ca/acceptmyoffer.

2. OBTAIN YOUR STUDY PERMIT In order to study in Canada, you will require a study permit. Contact a Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to obtain an application. You will need to show your Letter of Acceptance in order to apply. Application processing time can take up to three months in some countries, so we encourage you to apply well in advance of your program start date.

For complete information on immigration and application requirements, visit the Government of Canada website at cic.gc.ca.

3. 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/international 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.

4. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION In order to meet the conditions outlined in your Offer of Admission, please submit any outstanding official documentation by August 15, or other date as indicated on your offer letter to: Wilfrid Laurier University, International Recruitment & Admissions, 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5.

5. ENROL IN HEADSTART INTERNATIONALHeadstart International is a live online presentation designed to make the transition to university life easier for our incoming international students.

Visit chooselaurier.ca/admissions-toolkits/international click on Step 3: Accept your Offer and select Headstart from the left navigation.

While Headstart International 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.

6. 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.

7. REGISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION WEEK (IOWEEK) IOWeek starts the week of August 31. To find out more information and to register, visit wlu.ca/international and click on Student Services.

We also encourage you to participate in the Orientation Week for all first-year students. Visit wlusu.com for more information.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Deadline for your required official documentation to be received

by our office, or other date as indicated on your offer letter.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31 International Orientation Week begins.

SEPTEMBER 6-7 Residence move-in days. Orientation Week begins for

first-year students.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Fall term begins.

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME: qReview the Pre-Arrival Guide that will be sent to you, which

will help you understand your health insurance, prepare

you to arrive on campus and connect you with important services

and resources.

qTake part in our online Headstart Transition to University Program

before you arrive. Visit wlu.ca/admissions-toolkits/international and click on Step 3, then Headstart for more information.

qEnsure you are receiving our emails. Our Recruitment

& Admissions and Laurier International teams want to

keep in touch with you to ensure you don’t miss any

important deadlines. If you haven’t heard from us, email international@wlu.ca and laurierinternational@wlu.ca.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE: qPlan to participate in our International Orientation Week, which

happens the last week of August. In addition to taking part in

activities and sessions that will help you become oriented to the

campus and the Waterloo community, we will help you take care

of some important details, like opening a bank account, getting

a cell phone or phone card, finding a grocery store, getting your

student identification and proof of health insurance, etc.

qParticipate in our day trips to places like Niagara Falls and

Canada’s Wonderland amusement park so you can get to know

other students in a fun, social environment.

qMeet with your Peer Mentor – an upper-year international

student. They are here to help answer your questions and help

you find your way around campus.

DURING YOUR STUDIES: qMake an appointment with an International Student Advisor.

They can help you with any transition or orientation issue

you may encounter, and they will also make you aware of the

resources available on campus to help you achieve your goals.

qGet involved with a campus club, intramural sports activity,

or volunteer – you’ll find we have something for everyone!

Being active outside the classroom is a great way to meet

new people.

qPlan to take part in Laurier International’s First Language

Tutoring Program and SPEAK, a program that will assist you

with gaining more confidence in making presentations in class.

qVisit the Centre for Student Success for academic assistance, as

they offer supplemental instruction for many first year courses

and will help you enhance your communication skills through

the Writing Centre and the Vocabulary Café.

Making the transition to university and life in a new country can be challenging and exciting at the same time. Staff and student volunteers in our Laurier International Office are here to help you succeed in this new chapter of your life as a student in Canada, and our international student support team will be available to you every step of the way. Here is a checklist of a few programs, services and activities that our current students have found valuable.

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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 AdvisingAcademic 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 DevelopmentIf you need help with your resumé, cover letter, interview preparation,

career planning, or finding employment opportunities on- and

off-campus, the International Programs 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 SuccessIf 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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Your support systemDean 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/life-at-laurier/services-for-students

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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!

Community Service-Learning (CSL)

Did you know that you can volunteer with local community organizations

related to your field of study and get credit for it? Many of our courses offer

a CSL component because we believe that learning happens both inside and

outside of the classroom.

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, it also offers workshops, seminars and personal

consultations with Leadership Ambassadors to direct you to opportunities

within Laurier.

Volunteering - For Fun!

Get involved, make a difference and gain valuable experience by

volunteering! Choose from a variety of organizations such as: Social Justice

Coalition, Amnesty International (Canada), World University Service Canada

(WUSC), Habitat for Humanity or the United Way of Canada.

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

Outside the classroomLaurier 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. ACTS OF RANDOM KINDNESS (ARK)

DREAMS

EAST MEETS WEST

FUTURE OF AFRICA

GLOBAL CHINA CONNECTION

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION

WLU FILM SOCIETY

PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY

SOS (LAURIER STUDENTS OFFERING SUPPORT)

WLU CHESS CLUB

SAME (STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC EDUCATORS)

THE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (H4H)

HAWKAPELLA

LAURIER SALSA CLUB

FASHION N MOTION

LAURIER COMIC BOOK ASSOCIATION (LCBA)

EXAMPLES OF CLUBS ON THE WATERLOO CAMPUS

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ATHLETICSLaurier 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.

Facilities Laurier also provides students access to some of the best facilities

in the region. The newly updated Athletic Complex is a 20,000 sq.ft

state-of-the-art fitness facility, complete with cardio and strength-

training 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 Laurier 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.

BALL HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

DODGEBALL

EUROPEAN HANDBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL

ICE HOCKEY

INNERTUBE WATERPOLO

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER

COMPETITIVE SQUASH

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

VOLLEYBALL

EXAMPLES OFINTRAMURAL SPORTS

GROUP FITNESS CLASSESVarsity 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.

Baseball (M)

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Curling

Football (M)

Golf

Hockey

Lacrosse (W)

Indoor Middle Distance

Rugby

Soccer

Swimming M-Men’s W-Women’s

BOOTCAMP

CORE

CYCLEFIT

PILATES

STEP

SWIMFIT

YOGA

ZUMBA

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RESIDENCESo, you’re going to study at Laurier for the next few years.

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.

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:

Faculty of ScienceGlocal: Think global, act localInnovation: EntrepreneurshipLanguages and LiteraturesSchool of Business and EconomicsSinger and Songwriter

T he Reel World: English and Film Studies

Vimy Hall: War memory and the Canadian Military experienceGlobal Engagement Community

Home 2.0

RESIDENCE STYLES

Dorm-style room, two bedsApartment-style room, four beds, two bathroomsDorm-style room, one bed

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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.

You can also participate in any one of the following councils:

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.

LIVING OFF CAMPUS?

For more information, visit chooselaurier.ca/residence.

We offer single and double rooms in both dormitory and apartment-style buildings.

What’s included in your residence room:

Apartment-style room• Bed frame and mattress• Desk and chair• Bookshelves• Closets and shelves• Wastebasket and recycling bins• Dining room table and chairs• Living room sofa, chairs, coffee table, end tables and lamps• Fridge and stove

• Internet access

Dorm-style room• Bed frame and mattress• Desk and chair• Wastebasket and recycling bin• Bookshelves• Closet and shelves• Internet access

Arts LaurierDiversity CouncilResidence Athletic Council

Sustainability CouncilUpgrade Council

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*Plus an additional $50 university levy **Plus an additional $20 university levy

Meal plan fees listed are for academic year 2014-2015. Fees subject to change for 2015-2016.

THERE ARE SO MANY PLACES TO EAT RIGHT ON CAMPUS!

MEAL PLANSMeal 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.

Freedom | $4,800* Unlimited All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $400 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes

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 $1050 tax-free Flex Dollars and 8 guest passes (averages 8 meals/wk for an academic year)

Apartment Comfort Plan | $1,714** $1,714 Flex Dollars

Our Fresh Food Company in the main dining hall offers an all-you-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. We can accommodate special diets, such as halal, and most food allergies and restrictions.

wlu.campusdish.com

E ast Side Mario’s (University Ave)

International News Pizza Pizza

Songkuza Veritas Cafe Williams Fresh Cafe

There are also some restaurants off campus that will accept your OneCard as payment.

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Money matters

SCHOLARSHIPSLaurier’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.

The following scholarships are available to International

students in their first year (based on academic eligibility):• Farouk and Dawn Ahamed International

Student Scholarship $700• Automatic Entrance Scholarships $750–$5,000• Scotiabank Scholarship $5,000• President’s International Friendship Scholarship $5,000• Martin Business Administration Award of Distinction

$5,000• Neo Material Technologies Academic

Scholarships of Distinction $5,000• President’s Gold Scholarship $3,000

To apply for these scholarships, please visit wlu.ca/studentawards.

International students can also apply to scholarships and awards

in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years at Laurier that are based

on year, program, athletic and extracurricular involvement.

For more information on how to qualify please visit

wlu.ca/studentawards.

WORK EXPERIENCEPlacement experiences, volunteer work and co-op opportunities

allow international students to integrate their academic studies

with practical experience. Through these avenues, students gain

marketable skills, network with future employers and earn a salary.

Unique to Canada is the ability for international students to stay

and work here for three years following graduation and then apply

for citizenship.

Part-time work Laurier offers plenty of opportunities for part-time employment as a teaching assistant, residence don, computer analyst, telefundraiser or through the hundreds of food service opportunities right on campus. We are also located in a thriving community with a healthy retail and service sector that offers

plenty of employment opportunities throughout the year.

Did you know all full-time students studying in Canada with a valid study permit are allowed to work on- or off-campus.

Guide is an estimate only. Fees subject to increase for 2015/2016. .

2014–2015 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION FEES & EXPENSES

FULL TIME TUITION $22,247

RESIDENCE

(SINGLE, ROOM, DORMITORY)

$5000

MEAL PLAN $4,000

TEXT BOOKS $1,000

HEALTH INSURANCE $700

INCIDENTAL FEES $650

TOTAL (TWO TERMS, EIGHT MONTHS) $33,597

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CITY INFORMATIONKitchener-Waterloo (K-W) 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.

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!

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.

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

Around town

Best place to have a coffee | Death Valley’s Little Brother

Best Chinese | King Tin Restaurant

Best Korean | Da Won

Best Halal food | Ammar Halal Meats

Best African & Caribbean grocery store | A to Z

Best sushi | Sushi 99

Best sandwich shop | Quick Sandwiches

Best wings in town | Morty’s Pub

Best place to have a picnic | Waterloo Park

Best restaurant to have dinner on a budget East Side Mario’s (you can even use your OneCard to pay!)

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

“THE BEST OF” IN WATERLOO...

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.

NO CAR, NO PROBLEM!

Uptown Waterloo

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WELCOME CENTRE/CAMPUS TOURS

Waterloo campus

ACADEMIC/SUPPORT BUILDINGS

1. Alumni Hall 2. Arts C Wing3. Arts E Wing4. Bricker Academic Building5. Co-operative Education &

Career Development Centre6. Service Laurier7. Dining Hall8. Dr. Alvin Woods Building9. Fred Nichols Campus Centre10. John Aird Centre/Recital Hall11. Library12. Office of Aboriginal Initiatives 13. Northdale Campus14. Peters Building

15. Schlegel Centre 16. Science Building17. Science Research Centre18. Seminary19. Special Constable Service20. Future Site of the Global

Innovation Exchange Building21. Theatre Auditorium22. 202 Regina Street23. Cold Regions and Water Science

RESIDENCE BUILDINGS24. Bouckaert Hall Residence25. Bricker Residence26. Conrad Hall Residence27. Euler Residence

28. King’s Court Residence29. King Street Residence30. Leupold Residence31. Little House Residence32. Macdonald House Residence33. Spruce Street Apartments34. University Place Residence35. Waterloo College Residence36. Willison Hall Residence

ATHLETICS 37. Alumni Field38. Athletic Complex39. University Stadium40. MAIN ENTRANCE

41. PAY & DISPLAY PARKING

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QUESTIONS?519.884.1970 x4684 international@wlu.ca chooselaurier.ca/international

CAMPUS TOURSBook a campus tour or take a virtual tour at chooselaurier.ca/tours.

OUR STUDENTS

LOVE LAURIER

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL US AT:

international@wlu.ca

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITYWATERLOO | Brantford | Kitchener | Toronto

75 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3C5

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