WATERLOO
campus
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Welcome!
2013
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.
important dates
Wednesday, May 1
First date to log in to LORIS and register for courses at telaris.wlu.ca.
Monday, June 3 | 11:59 p.m.
Deadline to accept your Offer of Admission, or other date as
indicated on your offer letter, online at ouac.on.ca.
Monday, June 3 | 11:59 p.m.
Deadline to submit the online residence application with
$400 deposit at resapplication.com/wlu.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Deadline for your required documentation to be received by
our office, or other date as indicated on your offer letter.
MONDay, AUGUST 26
International Orientation Week begins.
September 1–2
Residence move-in days. Orientation Week begins for
first-year students.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Fall term begins.
Next steps
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ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
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Go 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.
Visit wlu.ca/headstart, select a date and fill out the online
registration form.
You must confirm your offer with OUAC by 11:59 p.m.
on June 3, 2013, or other date as noted on your offer of
admission, to proceed with your registration.
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 1, 2013.
If your offer letter states to confirm your Offer of
Admission directly to us, please email your acceptance to
international@wlu.ca.
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Apply for residence and parking
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Residence applications are completed online and must
be accompanied by a $400 non-refundable deposit by
11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2013 to guarantee your spot in
residence.
Log in to LORIS (Laurier Online Registration and
Information System) at telaris.wlu.ca beginning May 1, 2013.
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.
To apply for a residence parking permit, go to
wlu.ca/parking by July 26, 2013. Notification of parking
status will be mailed in mid-August.
Non-residence students can apply for a permit online
beginning March 11, 2013.
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.
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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.
Visit resapplication.com/wlu.
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ENROL IN HEADSTART INTERNATIONAL
Headstart International is a live online presentation
designed to make the transition to university life easier
for our incoming international students.
If you are an Advanced Standing student, please check
wlu.ca/registrar/registrationguide for your registration date.
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Register for International
Orientation Week (IOWeek)
IOWeek runs from August 26–30. Register in advance
by visiting the Laurier International website at
wlu.ca/international.
We also encourage you to participate in the Orientation
Week for all first-year students. Visit wlusu.com for
more information.
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.
For more information, visit chooselaurier.ca/international.
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Need assistance?
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At your service
SERVICES
We are committed to providing a variety of services to ensure your
success while you’re at Laurier. The transition to university can be
a stressful one, especially if you are moving to a new country, away
from family and friends. 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 services
519.884.0710
Accessible Learning Centre
x3086
mylaurier.ca/accessible
Arts mentorship program: Got it!
x2835
wlu.ca/arts
Central Academic Advising
x2220
wlu.ca/academicadvising
Community Service-Learning
x3799
wlu.ca/csl
Learning Services
x2220
wlu.ca/learningservices
Library/Information Commons
x3999
wlu.ca/library
Mathematics Assistance Centre
x2077
wlu.ca/mac
Study Skills & Supplemental Instruction Centre
x3640
wlu.ca/study
Writing Centre
x2220
wlu.ca/writing
Support services
519.884.0710
Aboriginal Student Services
x4190
wlu.ca/aboriginal
Career Development Centre
x4495
wlu.ca/career
Counselling Services
x2338
mylaurier.ca/counselling
Diversity & Equity Office
x3208
mylaurier.ca/diversity
Foot Patrol
519.886.FOOT (3668)
wlusu.com
Health Services
x3146
mylaurier.ca/health
Laurier International
x2227
wlu.ca/international
Rainbow Centre
x3010
mylaurier.ca/rainbow
Residential Services
x3236
mylaurier.ca/residence
Service Laurier – One-stop enrolment services
x2800
wlu.ca/servicelaurier
Special Constables
519.885.3333
wlu.ca/communitysafety
Student Health and Development Centre
x2864/2860
mylaurier.ca/development
U-Desk
x4102
udesk.yourstudentsunion.ca
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More than books...
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Learning to fly
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.
Laurier International
The Laurier International office offers opportunities to study,
volunteer and work abroad. What could be better than earning credit
while participating in an exchange program in one of 24 countries?
International students can also find support through this office for a
range of programs and services, including international orientation
week, accommodation assistance, study and work permit renewals
EXAMPLES OF CLUBS ON
THE WATERLOO CAMPUS
Acts of Random Kindness (ARK)
DREAMS
East Meets West
Future of Africa
Global China Connection
International Student’s
Association
and student mentoring. wlu.ca/laurierinternational
Muslim Student Association
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!
waterlooccr.mylaurier.ca
WLU Film Society
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
to opportunities within Laurier. mylaurier.ca/leadership
WLUSU campus clubs
There are more than 150 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
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)
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All for sports, sports for all.
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I work out
ATHLETICS
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.
Facilities
Laurier also provides students access to some of the best facilities in
the county. The Athletic Complex includes a state-of-the-art fitness
centre, which is currently being expanded to include another 9,000
square feet of space for additional 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.
EXAMPLES OF
intramural SPORTS
Ball Hockey
Basketball
Dodgeball
European Handball
Flag Football
Ice Hockey
Innertube Waterpolo
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer
Competitive Squash
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Varsity sports
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
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.
Bootcamp
Baseball (M)
Hockey
Cyclefit
Basketball
Lacrosse (W)
Pilates
Cheerleading
Indoor Middle Distance
Cross Country
Rugby
Step
Curling
Soccer
Football (M)
Swimming
Golf
M-Men’s
Core
Swimfit
Yoga
W-Women’s
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.
To be guaranteed a place in residence, you must complete the
online application and submit it, with a $400 non-refundable
deposit, to the Residential Services office by 11:59 p.m. on June
3, 2013. 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:
Geo-Enviro Studies
Global Engagement
Healthy Living
Leadership & Service
Scholar’s Hall
Business
Residence Styles
Dorm-style room, two beds
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Communication Studies
Sociology
Entrepreneurship
Film & Culture
Languages & Literatures
Dorm-style room, one bed
Apartment-style room,
four beds, two bathrooms
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
For more information, visit mylaurier.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. They
organize trips, bring in guest speakers, publish house yearbooks
and newsletters and hold charity fundraising events.
LIVING OFF CAMPUS?
For those students who choose to live off campus,
we have a new 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
mylaurier.ca/reslife/info/locus.
What the House Councils do for each residence building,
the Inter-Residence Council does across all Laurier residences.
Members work to create a healthy residence community
through events and leadership development.
Residence Athletic Council promotes an active lifestyle for
Laurier’s residential community. Members organize
competitive and recreational leagues and tournaments, health
and wellness activities and recreational trips.
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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. We can accommodate special diets, such as
halal, and most food allergies and restrictions.
Freedom | $4,450*
Unlimited All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $300 tax-free
Flex Dollars and 5 guest passes
wlu.campusdish.com
Ultimate | $4,325*
375 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $450 tax-free
Flex Dollars and 5 guest passes (averages 13 meals/wk for
an academic year)
Hearty Eater | $3,975*
310 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $650 tax-free Flex Dollars
and 5 guest passes (averages 11 meals/wk for an academic year)
Light Eater | $3,885*
230 All-You-Care-To-Eat meals, plus $950 tax-free Flex Dollars
and 5 guest passes (averages 8 meals/wk for an academic year)
Apartment Comfort Plan | $1,600**
$1,600 Flex Dollars
*Plus an additional $50 university levy
**Plus an additional $20 university levy
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There are also some restaurants off campus that will
accept your OneCard as payment.
McGinnis Front Row
East Side Mario’s
Wings Up!
International News
Bianca’s Pizza
Campus Pizza
Noodle Hut
Pizza Pizza
Quick Sandwiches
Williams Fresh Cafe
There are so many places to eat right on campus!
Money matters
SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
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
• Centennial Scholarship $21,400 (full tuition)
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 EXPERIENCE
Placement experiences, on- and off-campus work permits 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.
Work permits
All full-time students studying in Canada with a valid study
permit are allowed to work on campus. After six months in
good academic standing, international students are entitled
to apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit. This permit allows
students to work up to 20 hours a week and work full-time
during regular school breaks. Laurier’s international student
advisors are available to assist students with this process.
wlu.ca/laurierinternational
2012–2013 UNDERGRADUATE
TUITION FEES & EXPENSES
FULL TIME TUITION
$21,400
RESIDENCE
(SINGLE, ROOM, DORMITORY)
$5,000
MEAL PLAN
$4,000
TEXT BOOKS
$1,000
Health Insurance
$700
Incidental Fees
$650
Total
(two terms, eight months)
$32,750
Guide is an estimate only. Fees subject to increase for 2012/2013.
Dormitory style residence and meal plans are only available at the
Waterloo campus.
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Uptown Waterloo
Around town
CITY INFORMATION
Kitchener-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.
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“The Best of” in Waterloo...
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 | Ye’s All-You-Can-Eat
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
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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Alumni Hall
Arts C Wing
Arts E Wing
Bricker Academic Building
Co-operative Education &
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Community Service-Learning
Dining Hall
Dr. Alvin Woods Building
Fred Nichols Campus Centre
John Aird Centre/Recital Hall
Library
Office of Aboriginal Initiatives
Northfield Campus
Welcome Centre/Campus Tours
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Peters Building - SBE
Schlegel Centre - SBE
Science Building
Science Research Centre
Seminary
Special Constable Service
Future Site of the Global
Innovation Exchange (GIE)
Theatre Auditorium
202 Regina Street
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ATHLETICS
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Bouckaert Hall residence
Bricker residence
Conrad Hall residence
Euler residence
King Street residence
Laurier Place
Leupold residence
Little House residence
Macdonald House residence
University Place residence
Waterloo College residence
Willison Hall residence
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Alumni Field
Athletic Complex
University Stadium
Main Entrance
Pay & Display Parking
CAMPUS TOURS
Questions?
Book online at chooselaurier.ca/tours
http://virtualtour.wlu.ca
chooselaurierwaterloo
519.884.0710 x2698
international@wlu.ca
chooselaurier.ca/international
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